Google Pixel 2 vs Google Pixel 3 XL

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Main
Model
Google Pixel 2
Price
$225.00
Advantages
BODY Dimensions: 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
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Main
Model
Google Pixel 3 XL
Price
$294.99
Advantages
PLATFORM GPU: Adreno 630
DISPLAY Size: 6.3 inches, 100.3 cm2
DISPLAY Resolution: 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~523 ppi density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Po 3430 mAh battery
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launch
Announced
2017, October
Status
Available. Released 2017, October
platform
OS
Android 8.0
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 540
camera
Rear
12.2 MP, f/1.8, OIS, phase detection & laser autofocus, dual-LED flash
Front
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, 1080p
Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
Features
1/2.6" sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
display
Size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Technology
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 - Always-on display - 95% DCI-P3 coverage
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAh battery
body
Dimensions
145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz, 0.32 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Build
—
Miscellaneous
Colors
Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)
features
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser
HTML5
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
No
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2018, October
Status
Available. Released 2018, November
platform
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
camera
Rear
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Front
No
Video
—
Features
—
display
Size
6.3 inches, 100.3 cm2
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~523 ppi density)
Technology
P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 - Always-on display - 100% DCI-P3 coverage - HDR
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 3430 mAh battery
body
Dimensions
158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Weight
184 g (6.49 oz, 0.41 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Build
Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Miscellaneous
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)
features
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML5 - Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W - QI wireless charging - MP4/H.265 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player - Photo/video editor - Document editor
Java
—
sound
3.5mm jack
No
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 42(3500), 46, 66(1700/2100), 71(600)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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Summary

The Pixel 3 XL has more powerful graphics processor Adreno 540 thanks to which the owner will be able to play more number of new game apps.

The Google Pixel 3 XL has 4K UHD (1440 x 2960 pixels) display resolution with 522 ppi pixel density which is better in compare to the Google Pixel 2 2K HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) display resolution with 440 ppi pixel density. It makes this phone a right choice for playing games. The Pixel 2 smartphone is easier to carry as it has smaller dimensions than the Google Pixel 3 XL: 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm versus 158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm. The Pixel 2 model weight 143g which is 41g lighter than the weight of the Pixel 3 XL.

The Google Pixel 3 XL has a better battery life as it is equipped with 3430mah battery which is 730mah bigger compared to the Pixel 2 cell. It means that this phone will work for a longer time without charging.

The Pixel 3 XL has 4 advantages and the Google Pixel 2 only 2 so the Pixel 3 XL becomes the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon.