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Google Pixel 2

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Pros

  • Wi-Fi support is excellent
  • The interface feels smooth and light
  • all terrific in good light

Cons

  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • the screen cracked
  • obscuring the front camera

Key specs

  • 12.2 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 1080, 1920 px
  • AMOLED
  • 441 ppi
  • 2700 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 8 Mpx

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Google Pixel 2 - Variants

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    • 64 GB
    • 128 GB
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Pixel 2 64GB
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB
Pixel 2 128GB
Internal storage:
  • 128 GB

Google Pixel 2 - Pros & Cons

Google Pixel 2

Pros

  • Wi-Fi support is excellent
  • The interface feels smooth and light
  • all terrific in good light
  • faster and more accurate and versatile than Siri
  • a good smart phone with a good camera
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • Can see colours quite well thank you
  • solid and well-built
  • Skin tone is also handled very well
  • the XL is superior
  • s built strong and is still comfortable to use

Cons

  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • the screen cracked
  • obscuring the front camera
  • Pixel 2 nor the Pixel 2 XL features a headphone jack
  • phones tend to last longer on that network
  • doesn't have the hardware integration and optimization
  • find dual-lens cameras or edge-to-edge screens
  • the results are poor
  • Horrible Bluetooth and app crashing issues
  • wireless charging is very bad for battery life
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness

Google Pixel 2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2700 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
441 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.35 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Google Pixel 2 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 8.0
CPU clock speed2.35 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 540
RAM memory4 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2.6"
Primary sensor resolution12.2 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution3840 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)240.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 128 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readerno
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Dimensions
Height5.74 in
Width2.74 in
Depth0.31 in
Weight5.04 oz
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Other features
Built-in stereo speakersyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEyes
Streaming standardsGoogle Cast
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 px
TechnologyAMOLED
Pixel density441.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
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Front camera
Primary resolution8.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Grey
  • White
  • Black
MaterialAluminum
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version5.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX HD
  • aptX
  • LDAC
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
USB version
3.0/3.1
USB On-The-Go (OTG)no
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery capacity2700.0 mAh
Fast chargingyes
Fast charging standard
USB Power Delivery
Wireless charging no

Google Pixel 2 - Q&A (16)

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    sina
    about 2 years ago
    Is Google pixel 2 support 5G?
    silas.moore
    about 2 years ago
    The Google Pixel 2 is not a 5G network compatible device. 5G requires new hardware from carriers.
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    franklyn_lowe
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Google Pixel 2 have a replaceable battery?
    conrad
    about 2 years ago
    No, The Google Pixel 2 has a 2700 mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery.
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    trevor.kihn
    over 2 years ago
    Does Google pixel 2 support Miracast?
    robt_hand
    about 2 years ago
    The Google Pixel 2 has no built-in Miracast support, but luckily Google Cast is an easy alternative that offers simple wireless display options for phones.
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    winifred.heidenreich
    over 2 years ago
    Does Google Pixel 2 support 4G?
    daron.upton
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. The Google Pixel 2 does have a 4G LTE Cat16 rating.
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  • 0
    Votes
    sherley.conn
    over 2 years ago
    Can a Google Pixel 2 be charged wirelessly?
    jannet
    about 2 years ago
    The Google Pixel 2 doesn't have wireless charging built-in.
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  • 0
    Votes
    edmund
    about 2 years ago
    Is the Google Pixel 2 waterproof?
    fredericka_brekke
    about 2 years ago
    The Google Pixel 2 models are water-resistant. In the case of an accidental drop, the Pixel 2 is designed with IP67 certification, meaning it can be fully submerged in up to 1 meter of fresh water for up to 30 minutes
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  • 0
    Votes
    alfredia
    over 2 years ago
    Can I still use my Google Pixel 2 phone in 2022?
    boyd_bayer
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Google Pixel 2 officially reached their end-of-life status. This phones no longer receive Android version updates and security updates.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    marry.okon
    about 2 years ago
    Is The Google Pixel 2 good phone?
    oswaldo
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, The Google Pixel 2 has a superb camera with Full HD display and excellent low-light shooting. It's water-resistant too, so you can take it out with you on rainy days without worrying about damaging your phone.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    saturnina_lindgren
    over 2 years ago
    Is the Google Pixel 2 still worth buying 2022?
    rachell_cronin
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, The Google Pixel 2 is a best phone you can buy. It has a great camera, with an excellent portrait mode, and the battery life is solid. The display is also rich and vibrant.
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  • 0
    Votes
    armida.bradtke
    over 2 years ago
    Is Google Pixel 2 Qi enabled?
    boyd_bayer
    about 2 years ago
    Unfortunately, the Google Pixel 2 does not support Qi wireless charging
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  • 0
    Votes
    luciano.lehner
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Google Pixel 2 have NFC?
    florencia
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. Google Pixel 2 phone normally has NFC functionality available for scanning NFC tags. NFC will work fine with your phone.
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  • 0
    Votes
    edison
    over 2 years ago
    Does a Google Pixel 2 have a removable SIM card?
    quentin
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, The Google Pixel 2 come with both a traditional nano SIM slot and an eSIM.
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  • 0
    Votes
    evan.johnston
    about 2 years ago
    Does Google Pixel 2 have an IR blaster?
    luciano_schumm
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Google has never included an IR blaster on Google Pixel 2 smartphone.
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  • 0
    Votes
    elisha
    about 2 years ago
    Does Google pixel 2 have Wi-Fi calling?
    frederick
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Your Google Pixel 2 smartphone has the ability to receive calls over Wi-Fi.
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  • 0
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    dale
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Google Pixel 2 have SD card slot?
    misti
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Google Pixel 2 does not have a Micro SD slot.
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  • 0
    Votes
    hank
    over 2 years ago
    Does Google Pixel 2 have eSIM?
    marissa_thiel
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, The Google Pixel 2 have esim capability. You can switch networks with a single tap by connecting to your preferred carrier.
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Google Pixel 2 Google - Editorial Reviews (20)

4.1
Based on 20 reviews
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Google Pixel 2 Updated: Google Pixel 2 camera review
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DXOMARK
Published: 04.10.2017
Updated: Google Pixel 2 camera review

Please note: In September 2019, we updated the DXOMARK Mobile test protocol to cover ultra-wide-angle performance and renamed the protocol DXOMARK Camera. We also expanded our low-light testing and created the new Night sub-score, which incorporates the previous Flash score. We have retested this device using the new Wide and Night test protocols and updated the scores in this review, but [...]

Google Pixel 2 Google Pixel 2 review: plainly great
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The Verge
Published: 17.10.2017
Google Pixel 2 review: plainly great
4.0

Incredible cameras, practical design, and polarizing screens. Google’s latest phones are the best way to get a true Android experience

Google Pixel 2 Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Review: World's Smartest Phones
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Tom's Guide
Published: 17.08.2020
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Review: World's Smartest Phones
4.0

The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL take artificial intelligence to the next level and offer great cameras and battery life, but the Pixel 2 XL is the more attractive option.

Google Pixel 2 Pixel 2 still has an amazing camera, but its followup is expected later this year
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CNET
Published: 06.06.2018
Pixel 2 still has an amazing camera, but its followup is expected later this year

The Pixel 2's superb camera makes it worth a look. Just be aware that an upgrade will likely come later this year.

Google Pixel 2 Google Pixel 2 Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 06.10.2017
Google Pixel 2 Smartphone Review
4.5

Google's Pixel 2 is equipped with a great camera with portrait mode, a fast SoC, and either 64 or 128 GB of non-expandable storage space. In addition, it is the first smartphone with Google Lens support.

Google Pixel 2 Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL review: The new standard for Android
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Android Central
Published: 17.10.2017
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL review: The new standard for Android

Google's hardware division isn't a project or a hobby anymore. It's the real deal. Let's see if the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL live up to that standard in our full review.

Google Pixel 2 Google Pixel 2 review: dated design lets down smartphone that almost had it all
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the Guardian
Published: 25.10.2017
Google Pixel 2 review: dated design lets down smartphone that almost had it all

Cracking camera, good battery life and great performance are offset by disappointingly big bezels, making it feel like a missed opportunity

Google Pixel 2 Google Pixel 2 Review Roundup
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KnowTechie
Published: 17.10.2017
Google Pixel 2 Review Roundup

The Google Pixel 2 sounds like the best Android smartphone available on the market right now.

Google Pixel 2 Review: Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Smartphones
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WIRED
Review: Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Smartphones

You Can't Buy a Better Android Phone Than the Pixel 2. In almost every way, the Pixel 2 is the iPhone of Android phones. And that's a compliment.

Google Pixel 2 GOOGLE Pixel 2 Review « TOP NEW Review
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TOP NEW Review
Published: 05.11.2017
GOOGLE Pixel 2 Review « TOP NEW Review
4.0

WHILE THE PIXEL 2 shares important features with the Pixel 2 XL (SoC, IP67 rating and camera), it has enough differences to set it apart from its big brother,

Google Pixel 2 Google Pixel 2 review: amazingly intelligent
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T3
Published: 14.11.2018
Google Pixel 2 review: amazingly intelligent
4.0

But can you ignore those bezels?

Google Pixel 2 Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL Long Term Review: The World's Best Smartphones
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Forbes
Published: 25.03.2018
Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL Long Term Review: The World's Best Smartphones

iPhone X or Galaxy S9? Google's Pixel 2 smartphones beat them both, and this is why...

Google Pixel 2 Review: Google Pixel 2 is the best smartphone for stills photographers
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DPReview
Published: 12.02.2018
Review: Google Pixel 2 is the best smartphone for stills photographers
4.6

The Pixel 2 pushes the envelope in terms of what can be accomplished with computational photography. Find out why it earns our highest ever score for a smartphone camera in our full review.

Google Pixel 2 Pixel 2 review: Google's vision of the ultimate smartphone
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New Atlas
Published: 23.10.2017
Pixel 2 review: Google's vision of the ultimate smartphone

Google is more serious than it's ever been about hardware, and the Pixel 2 is its ultimate vision of what a smartphone should be in 2017 – fast, smart, simple, and elegant. Here's the New Atlas verdict on what the Pixel 2 has to offer, after using it for a week.

Google Pixel 2 Google Pixel 2 review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.06.2019
Google Pixel 2 review
4.0

Still has one of the top smartphone cameras

Often compared with Google Pixel 2