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| Global Score | |
| 79.5 | 82.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| 2016-08-02 | 2017-10-19 |
| 6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31 inches | 6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.96 ounces | 6.17 ounces |
| Black onyx, Blue coral, Gold platinum and Silver titanium | Black and White |
| -- | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 152.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 6 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2880 x 1440 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | P-OLED |
| 515 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.78 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.4 inches (1/2.5") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3520mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.44 | 5.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Pixel 2 XL has a global score of 82.5, which is just a bit better than the Galaxy Note7's 79.5 overall score. Google Pixel 2 XL's construction has the same thickness than the Galaxy Note7, but it is a little bit heavier. The Google Pixel 2 XL counts with a bit better processing power than Galaxy Note7, and although they both have the same RAM amount, the Google Pixel 2 XL also has a higher number of cores.
The Google Pixel 2 XL has a slightly better looking screen than Galaxy Note7, because it has a just a bit higher screen density, a quite better resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels and a little bigger screen. Samsung Galaxy Note7 counts with just a bit bigger memory capacity for apps and games than Google Pixel 2 XL, because although it has less internal storage capacity, it also counts with an external memory card slot that allows a maximum of 256 GB.
Google Pixel 2 XL takes clearer pictures and videos than Galaxy Note7, because although it has a tinier back camera sensor and a tinier aperture which is not so good for capturing photographs and videos in poorly lited environments, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video quality and the same 30 fps video frame rates, the Google Pixel 2 XL also counts with a more MP camera.
The Google Pixel 2 XL counts with a bit longer battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy Note7, because it has a 3520mAh battery size.
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