Technology Giants,
Google today at the Google event launched it high-end ultra sleek smartphones
called the Google Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL. The phones which are upgrade
versions of the Google Pixel and the Pixel 2 XL, both released last year.
Google today at the Google event launched it high-end ultra sleek smartphones
called the Google Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL. The phones which are upgrade
versions of the Google Pixel and the Pixel 2 XL, both released last year.
The Google Pixel 2
sports a 5-inch fully OLED display while the Pixel 2 XL sports a 6-inch fully
OLED display with a bezel-less design. The fingerprint sensor is placed
perfectly at the back and according to Google, ” the fingerprint sensor is
faster than any other smartphones”. Both phones also sports the Always-On
feature found on the Samsung Galaxy S8+
sports a 5-inch fully OLED display while the Pixel 2 XL sports a 6-inch fully
OLED display with a bezel-less design. The fingerprint sensor is placed
perfectly at the back and according to Google, ” the fingerprint sensor is
faster than any other smartphones”. Both phones also sports the Always-On
feature found on the Samsung Galaxy S8+
You may also like Google introduces its first wireless headphone called the Pixel buds
But phones are IP67 water and dust resistant and supports
5.0 Bluetooth.
5.0 Bluetooth.
The Pixel 2 comes with a 12MP rear camera with optical
image stabilization with a potrait mode ability even though it has just one
rear camera. Google also said its front-facing cameras on the Pixel 2 and Pixel
2 XL are capable of portrait modes, a first in the industry. Unlike Apple
iPhone, the Google Pixel gives you unlimited cloud storage for your HD pictures
image stabilization with a potrait mode ability even though it has just one
rear camera. Google also said its front-facing cameras on the Pixel 2 and Pixel
2 XL are capable of portrait modes, a first in the industry. Unlike Apple
iPhone, the Google Pixel gives you unlimited cloud storage for your HD pictures
The Pixel 2 come in three color: Kinder blue, black and
just white, while the Pixel 2 XL comes in black and white and both phones can
give you up to 7 hours of battery life in 15 minute charge.
just white, while the Pixel 2 XL comes in black and white and both phones can
give you up to 7 hours of battery life in 15 minute charge.
The Pixel 2 starts at $649 for the 64GB while the Pixel 2
XL starts at $849. Both smartphones will be available in six countries
including Australia, India, Canada, Germany, UK and the US. See full spec
below:
XL starts at $849. Both smartphones will be available in six countries
including Australia, India, Canada, Germany, UK and the US. See full spec
below:
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Category
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Google Pixel 2
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Google Pixel 2 XL
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Operating System
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Android 8.1 with Google UI
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Android 8.1 with Google UI
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Processor
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
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RAM
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4GB
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4GB
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Display
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5-inch 1920×1080
AMOLED Gorilla Glass 5 2.5D glass, 441ppi 95% DCI-P3 color space |
6-inch 2880×1440
pOLED Gorilla Glass 5 3D glass, 538ppi 100% DCI-P3 color space |
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Rear Camera
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12.2MP f/1.8
1.4μm pixels OIS, EIS PDAF, LDAF |
12.2MP f/1.8
1.4μm pixels OIS, EIS PDAF, LDAF |
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Front camera
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8MP, 1.4μm pixels
f/2.4, fixed focus |
8MP, 1.4μm pixels
f/2.4, fixed focus |
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Video capture
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4K @30fps, 1080p @120fps, 720p @240fps
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4K @30fps, 1080p @120fps, 720p @240fps
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Battery
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2700 mAh
Non-removable |
3520 mAh
Non-removable |
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Charging
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USB-PD, 18W rapid Charging
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USB-PD, 18W rapid Charging
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Connectivity
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USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.0
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USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.0
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Fingerprint sensor
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Yes, on rear
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Yes, on rear
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Additional features
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Active Edge sides, eSIM
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Active Edge sides, eSIM
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Storage
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64 / 128GB
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64 / 128GB
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Water resistance
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Yes, IP67
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Yes, IP67
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Colors
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Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
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Black & White, Just Black
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Security updates
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3 years
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3 years
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Platform updates
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3 years
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3 years
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Dimensions
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145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm
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157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm
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Weight
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143 g
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175 g
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