Google Pixel 2 XL vs OnePlus 6
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 2 XL and the OnePlus 6, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 2 XL | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Price | $65 | $99 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,520 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 20W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 6.28 in |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 20 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 175 g | 177 g |
| Released | Oct 2017 | May 2018 |
Summary: Google Pixel 2 XL is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus 6 is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 6 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 2 XL is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 2 XL | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED | Optic AMOLED |
| Size | 6.0 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~76.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.28 inches, 98.4 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density) | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 2 XL | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 630 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 2 XL | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (UFS 2.1) | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 2 XL | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| 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, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Dual | — | 16 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
20 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 2 XL | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm | — |
| Features | HDR | Auto-HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 2 XL | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (USB Power Delivery 2.0) | 20W wired (Dash Charge) |
Body
| Google Pixel 2 XL | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) | 155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | 177 g (6.24 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 | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Google Pixel 2 XL | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| 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 | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 2 XL | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, October 04 | 2018, May 02 |
| Released | 2017, October 17 | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2018, May 17 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 2 XL or OnePlus 6?
Google Pixel 2 XL — 3,520 mAh for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus 3,300 mAh for the OnePlus 6.
Which has more RAM, Google Pixel 2 XL or OnePlus 6?
OnePlus 6 — 4 GB for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus 8 GB for the OnePlus 6.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 2 XL or OnePlus 6?
Google Pixel 2 XL — 175 g for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus 177 g for the OnePlus 6.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 2 XL or OnePlus 6?
OnePlus 6 — Oct 2017 for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus May 2018 for the OnePlus 6.
Is the Google Pixel 2 XL or the OnePlus 6 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 2 XL 8/10 and the OnePlus 6 8/10.
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