Google Pixel 2 XL vs LG G7 ThinQ
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 2 XL and the LG G7 ThinQ, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 2 XL | LG G7 ThinQ |
|---|
| Price | $65 | $65 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,520 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 6.1 in |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 175 g | 162 g |
| Released | Oct 2017 | Jun 2018 |
Summary: Google Pixel 2 XL is ahead on our rating, battery. LG G7 ThinQ is ahead on screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? LG G7 ThinQ is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 2 XL | LG G7 ThinQ |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED | MLCD+ FullVision, HDR10 |
| Size | 6.0 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~76.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, QHD+ (564 ppi) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness | — | Up to 1000 nits (peak) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 2 XL | LG G7 ThinQ |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 630 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 2 XL | LG G7 ThinQ |
|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (UFS 2.1) | — |
| RAM | — | 4GB or 6GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 64GB or 128GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot or shared with SIM) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 2 XL | LG G7 ThinQ |
|---|
| Modules | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | Dual 16 MP |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Cam, Google Lens |
| Video | 4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps (slow-motion), HDR10, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec. |
| Lens 1 | — | 16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), OIS, PDAF, Laser AF |
| Lens 2 | — | 16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 2 XL | LG G7 ThinQ |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm | 8 MP |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Lens | — | 8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide) |
Battery
| Google Pixel 2 XL | LG G7 ThinQ |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (USB Power Delivery 2.0) | Fast charging 18W (Quick Charge 3.0), Wireless charging 5W (Qi) |
Body
| Google Pixel 2 XL | LG G7 ThinQ |
|---|
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) | 7.9 mm thickness |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | 162 g |
| 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 | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Google Pixel 2 XL | LG G7 ThinQ |
|---|
| 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 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | FM radio (market dependent) |
Launch
| Google Pixel 2 XL | LG G7 ThinQ |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, October 04 | May 2, 2018 |
| Released | 2017, October 17 | June 1, 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued | — |
| OS at launch | — | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 2 XL or LG G7 ThinQ?
Google Pixel 2 XL — 3,520 mAh for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus 3,000 mAh for the LG G7 ThinQ.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 2 XL or LG G7 ThinQ?
LG G7 ThinQ — 175 g for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus 162 g for the LG G7 ThinQ.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 2 XL or LG G7 ThinQ?
LG G7 ThinQ — Oct 2017 for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus Jun 2018 for the LG G7 ThinQ.
Is the Google Pixel 2 XL or the LG G7 ThinQ rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 2 XL 8/10 and the LG G7 ThinQ 7/10.
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