The Google Pixel 2 XL vs. the original Pixel XL: What's changed?
The Pixel 2 XL might not be flashy, but there's still a lot going on under the hood.
Today we got our first look at the new Google phones, with the larger Pixel XL bringing back the staid design but also buffing it up with a better camera and more robust water protection. How big of a leap is this over last year's model exactly? While you'll have to wait a few weeks for the full rundown in our review, for now you can check out the new XL's specs as compared to its predecessor in our handy table below.
| Pixel 2 XL | Pixel XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $849, $949 (off contract) | $769, $869 (off contract) |
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9mm (6.2 x 3.0 x 0.3 inches) | 154.72 x 75.74 x 7.31mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.29 inches) |
| Weight | 175g (6.17 ounces) | 168g (5.92 ounces) |
| Screen size | 6 inches (152.4mm) | 5.5 inches (139.7mm) |
| Screen resolution | 2,880 x 1,440 (538ppi) | 2,560 x 1,440 (534 ppi) |
| Screen type | Quad HD pOLED | Quad HD AMOLED |
| Battery | 3,520mAh | 3,450mAh |
| Internal storage | 64 / 128GB | 32 / 128GB |
| External storage | None | None |
| Rear camera | 12.2MP, f/1.8, 1.4μm pixel size | 12.3MP, f/2.0, 1.55µm pixel size |
| Front-facing camera | 8MP, f/2.4, 1.4μm pixel size | 8MP, f/2.4, 1.4µm pixel size |
| Video capture | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | v4.2 |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| CPU | 2.35GHz octa-core | 2.15GHz quad-core |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 530 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| WiFi | Dual band, 802.11ac | Dual band, 802.11ac |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 | Android 7.1 |
| Other features | Fingerprint sensor, IP67 certified, USB Type-C | Fingerprint sensor, IP53 certified, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C |
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