Pixel vs Pixel 2 XL

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Those upgrading from the Google Pixel to the Pixel 2 XL will be getting a bigger device, along with a solid year-over-year boost. The Pixel 2 XL features a 6.0-inch FHD+ flexible OLED at 538ppi and was powered by the Snapdragon 835 processor with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage space. New additions that arrived with the Pixel 2 XL include the Pixel Visual Core and Security Module, as well as Active Edge and water resistance. The rear-facing camera went from a 12.3MP to a 12.2MP dual-pixel, and Google also rolled out support for Portrait Mode.

Price Comparison

Pixel vs Pixel 2 XL Pricing

The Pixel fetches a higher starting price at $76 compared to the Pixel 2 XL, which starts at $66.

Specs Comparison

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Size

Size and Weight: Pixel vs Pixel 2 XL
Size Pixel Pixel 2 XL
Width 72 mm 2.8 inches 77 mm 3.0 inches
Height 153 mm 6.0 inches 158 mm 6.2 inches
Depth 9 mm 0.3 inches 8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight 198 g 7.0 ounces 175 g 6.2 ounces

Camera

Cameras: Pixel vs Pixel 2 XL
Camera Pixel Pixel 2 XL
Primary 50.0 MP 12.2 MP
Resolution 50 MP 4032x3024
Aperture f/1.7
Secondary 10.5 MP
Aperture f/2.2

Screen

Screen and Display: Pixel vs Pixel 2 XL
Display Pixel Pixel 2 XL
Screen Tech OLED None
Resolution 1080x2424 1440x2880
Screen Size 160 mm 6.3 in 152 mm 6.0 in
Pixels Per Inch 422 ppi 537 ppi
Refresh Rate 120 Hz - Hz

Battery

Battery and Charging: Pixel vs Pixel 2 XL
Battery Pixel Pixel 2 XL
Capacity 4700 mAh 3450 mAh
Longevity 24 hours hours
USB USB-C USB-C

Processing

Processing: Pixel vs Pixel 2 XL
Processor Pixel Pixel 2 XL
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998

Color Choices

Pixel

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver

Pixel 2 XL

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • Black & White
  • Blue

Pixel vs Pixel 2 XL Colors

The Pixel introduces one new color not found in the Pixel 2 XL color palette: Black & White. Both the Pixel and Pixel 2 XL share two colors: Black and Blue. However, the Pixel does away with Silver, previously seen on the Pixel 2 XL.

Storage Options

Pixel

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 32GB
  • 128GB

Pixel 2 XL

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 64GB
  • 128GB

Pixel vs Pixel 2 XL Storage

The Pixel 2 XL introduces one new storage option not found on the Pixel: 64GB. Both the Pixel and Pixel 2 XL share one storage option: 128GB. However, the Pixel 2 XL does not have options for 32GB, as seen on the Pixel.

Reviews

Pixel

8 reviews 4.1 stars

Pixel 2 XL

59 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel vs Pixel 2 XL Reviews

Users rate the Pixel with 4.1 stars, compared to the Pixel 2 XL with 4.9 of 5.0 stars.

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