Google’s latest and greatest handsets, the Pixel successors, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, have now been announced. Google made the announcement during its second-ever privately held Made By Google event in San Francisco today, alongside the reveal of quite a few extra accessories. Tech enthusiasts know that smartphones are really the sum total of their parts, and we talk about these parts in terms of tech specs. Here’s how the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL stack up in terms of hardware.

Google has brought back the Pixel brand with brand-new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL models that were at the top of the spectrum in terms of today’s breaking news. The flagship-grade devices come with some interesting new features and are projected to perform well with mostly high-end hardware internals. Specifications weren’t exactly a mystery coming into today in fact most were expected, but software and design were mostly up in the air. You can think of the devices as less-sizable upgrades over last year’s models, with some subtle differences that separate the two apart a bit more so than the Pixels from a year ago. Now that the phones have been officially revealed in full detail, let’s take a more in-depth look at what’s coming to town.

Here are the full spec lists for the Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL.

Google Pixel 2:

Screen: 5-inch Full HD AMOLED display with rounded corners (1920 x 1080)

Dimensions: 145.7mm x 69.7mm x 7.8mm

Weight: 143g

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

RAM: 4GB LPDDR4

Storage: 64GB or 128GB

Expandable: No

Graphics: Vulkan API, Adreno 540

Camera: 12.2MP rear-facing with f/1.8, 8MP front-facing with f/2.4

Software: Android 8.0 Oreo, Google Assistant, Daydream-compatible

Sensors: Fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Water Resistance: IP67

Battery: 2,700mAh capacity (non-removable)

Charging: Quick Charge 3.0 (via USB Type-C)

Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Kinda Blue (limited markets)

Other notable specs: Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, GPS, NFC

Headphone jack: no

Google Pixel 2 XL:

Screen: 6-inch Quad HD+ POLED 18:9 Display (2,960 x 1,440)

Dimensions: 157.9mm x 76.7mm x 7.9mm

Weight: 175g

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

RAM: 4GB LPDDR4

Storage: 64GB or 128GB

Expandable: No

Graphics: Vulkan API, Adreno 540

Camera: 12.2MP rear-facing with f/1.8, 8MP front-facing with f/2.4

Software: Android 8.0 Oreo, Google Assistant, Daydream-compatible

Sensors: Fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Water Resistance: IP67

Battery: 3,520mAh capacity

Charging: Quick Charge 3.0 (via USB Type-C)

Colors: Just Black, Black & White

Other notable specs: Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, GPS, NFC

Headphone jack: no

One thing noticeable about the Pixel 2 series is its Always On Display, a feature Google continues to revamp every year and has a lot more going for it now including a ‘Now Playing’ feature for learning about music playing that’s around you. Android 8.0 Oreo is being pre-installed. The software is vanilla Android, of course, Google’s own take on what a mobile operating system should be. Google’s own apps have proven useful for a large number of Android fans, though some disagree and value a more “skinned” experience that includes more features out of the box. Still, a stock experience comes with a slew of benefits, the most notable, smooth performance and fast system updates.

Google has parted ways with the cherished 3.5mm headphone jack this year, a feature it once put others down for not including. This move falls in line with the route some OEMs have taken with regard to new devices of late. Bluetooth audio is also considered to be a more modern trend than using the always-present headphone jack. It provides a more free experience in that one can use headphones cord-free, and Bluetooth 5.0 doubles the speed and quadruples the range of audio output and data transmission. Though, headphone jack setups are more efficient at sound output with little air and distance interference, which produces a more full audio sound. Google will provide a USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone dongle in the box with the Pixel 2 series, but carrying around a detached dongle that can come out of any smartphone isn’t exactly the most sophisticated setup. Pixel 2 users will thank the tech gods for dual front-facing speakers, indicating better sound performance for the next-generation Pixels.

Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have something else this time built into the software: the Active Edge. Both handsets feature an Active Edge that allows one to squeeze the side frame to perform actions such as opening the camera, turning on or off Wi-Fi, activating Google Assistant, and so on.

When it comes to design, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL look similar to last year’s Pixels but have more metal on their back covers than last year’s devices. What this means is that, if you were hoping for wireless charging to make a return to Google’s phone lineup (long live the Nexus 4), you’re going to find disappointment. As far as similarities go, both models are Gorilla Glass 5 protected with IP67 dust and water resistance for added durability. Both have a small glass window near the top of the rear to house sensors, and both have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Pixel 2 XL, unlike the Pixel 2 which looks a lot like last year’s Pixel, is reminisce of modern phones out of Samsung and LG. It instead boosts an 18:9 aspect ratio with minimal bezels around the sides, top and bottom. The unnecessary design traits on the front are no longer present, including that large bottom chin we all couldn’t stand on last year’s Pixel phone.

Pixel 2 XL, the more modern-looking of the two, is also the more expensive at $849 for the base model, when compared with the Pixel 2’s starting price tag of $649. We’re a bit upset about the high prices, given that Nexus used to be super affordable, but this is a new generation for Google with its whole ‘Made by Google campaign and we’re forced to understand that Google wants to appeal to high-end markets with Pixel. It seems like this will be the trend for phones with this crazy-looking futuristic design language, going forward. Here’s to just hoping that next year’s models won’t make the jump above $1,000, because is it really worth that much?

Demand for the first generation Pixel models was higher than anticipated. So much so, that supply was quickly eclipsed by demand, leaving some variants out of stock for months at a time. Google lovers have been looking for that phone to upgrade to, and some from other brands have been interested in switching to Google’s more complete Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL. Specifications can surely provide sway to one’s decision, but the price is ultimately the main deciding factor for most buyers. Let us know if you’ll be looking to pre-order Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL or any of Google’s 2017 accessories (Daydream View, Google Home Max or Mini, Pixelbook, Google Pixel Buds, Google Clips) in the comments.

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