Google Pixel 2 XL vs Google Pixel 3 XL
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 2 XL and the Google Pixel 3 XL, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 3 XL |
|---|
| Price | $65 | $134 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,520 mAh | 3,430 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 12.2 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 175 g | 184 g |
| Released | Oct 2017 | Oct 2018 |
Summary: Google Pixel 2 XL is ahead on our rating, battery, weight (lower is lighter). Google Pixel 3 XL is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 2 XL is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 3 XL |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED | P-OLED, HDR |
| Size | 6.0 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~76.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 100.0 cm2 (~82.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density) | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~523 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 3 XL |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 630 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 3 XL |
|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (UFS 2.1) | — |
| RAM | — | 4GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 64GB, 128GB |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 3 XL |
|---|
| Modules | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps |
| Single | — | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 3 XL |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm | — |
| Features | HDR | Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF |
Battery
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 3 XL |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3430 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (USB Power Delivery 2.0) | 18W wired, USB Power Delivery 2.0; 10W wireless (Pixel Stand); 5W wireless (Qi-certified) |
Body
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 3 XL |
|---|
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) | 158.0 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | 184 g (6.49 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| Water Resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 3 XL |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 3 XL |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, October 04 | October 9, 2018 |
| Released | 2017, October 17 | October 18, 2018 (US) |
| Status | Discontinued | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 2 XL or Google Pixel 3 XL?
Google Pixel 2 XL — 3,520 mAh for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus 3,430 mAh for the Google Pixel 3 XL.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 2 XL or Google Pixel 3 XL?
Google Pixel 2 XL — 175 g for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus 184 g for the Google Pixel 3 XL.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 2 XL or Google Pixel 3 XL?
Google Pixel 3 XL — Oct 2017 for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus Oct 2018 for the Google Pixel 3 XL.
Is the Google Pixel 2 XL or the Google Pixel 3 XL rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 2 XL 8/10 and the Google Pixel 3 XL 7/10.
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