Google Pixel 2 vs OnePlus 5

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 2 and the OnePlus 5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Google Pixel 2 smartphone

Google Pixel 2

From $70
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OnePlus 5 smartphone

OnePlus 5

From $100
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Head to head

Google Pixel 2OnePlus 5
Price$70$100
Our rating8/107/10
Battery2,700 mAh3,300 mAh
Wired charging18W20W
RAM (max)4 GB—
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size5 in5.5 in
Main camera12.2 MP20 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)143 g153 g
ReleasedOct 2017Jun 2017
Summary: Google Pixel 2 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus 5 is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 2 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Google Pixel 2OnePlus 5
TypeAMOLEDOptic AMOLED
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.9% screen-to-body ratio)5.5 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)1080 x 1920 pixels
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
FeaturesAlways-on displayDCI-P3, sRGB support

Platform

Google Pixel 2OnePlus 5
OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) with OxygenOS
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPUOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540Adreno 540

Memory

Google Pixel 2OnePlus 5
Card slotNoNo
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM—
TypeUFS 2.1—
RAM—6GB or 8GB LPDDR4X
Storage—64GB or 128GB UFS 2.1

Main Camera

Google Pixel 2OnePlus 5
Single12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS—
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night SightDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Portrait mode
Video4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/120fps
Modules—Dual: 16 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, EIS (Sony IMX398) + 20 MP, f/2.6, telephoto, 1/2.8", 1.0µm (Sony IMX350)

Selfie Camera

Google Pixel 2OnePlus 5
Single8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm—
FeaturesHDRAuto-HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Modules—16 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm, EIS (Sony IMX371)

Battery

Google Pixel 2OnePlus 5
TypeLi-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging18W wired, PD2.020W wired, Dash Charge
Wireless ChargingNo—

Body

Google Pixel 2OnePlus 5
Dimensions145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)154.2 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (6.07 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
Weight143 g (5.04 oz)153 g (5.40 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMDual Nano-SIM
Water & Dust ResistanceIP67 certified (up to 1m for 30 min)—

Comms

Google Pixel 2OnePlus 5
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNAWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO—
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo

Launch

Google Pixel 2OnePlus 5
AnnouncedOctober 4, 20172017, June
StatusReleased 2017, October 19Discontinued

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 2 or OnePlus 5?

OnePlus 5 — 2,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 2 versus 3,300 mAh for the OnePlus 5.

Which is lighter, Google Pixel 2 or OnePlus 5?

Google Pixel 2 — 143 g for the Google Pixel 2 versus 153 g for the OnePlus 5.

Which is newer, Google Pixel 2 or OnePlus 5?

Google Pixel 2 — Oct 2017 for the Google Pixel 2 versus Jun 2017 for the OnePlus 5.

Is the Google Pixel 2 or the OnePlus 5 rated higher?

We rate the Google Pixel 2 8/10 and the OnePlus 5 7/10.

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