Google Pixel 2 XL vs Google Pixel 6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 2 XL vs Google Pixel 6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 2 XLGoogle Pixel 2 XLGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
Google Pixel 6Google Pixel 6Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Basics
Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 2 XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials 7.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.6Performance & Hardware 7.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.6Camera 8.0Camera
Connectivity score 7.2 Connectivity 8.8 Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery 6.3 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
34 reviews
8.5
58 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 2 XL vs Google Pixel 6

Specs Google Pixel 2 XL price comparison Google Pixel 2 XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Google Pixel 6 price compare Google Pixel 6
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6" 6.4"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 76% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 76.7 mm
157.9 mm
7.9 mm 		74.8 mm
158.6 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 175 g 207 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		Tensor
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 203.768
v7 		721.000
v10
Battery 3520 mAh 4600 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
Dual Pixel
1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.85
GN1
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Google Google
Aliases -- GB7N6

Release Date
Release date October 2017,
6 years ago 		October 2021,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 6
Size
76.7 mm • 157.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.8 mm • 158.6 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 175 g 207 g
Usable surface 76 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Aluminium alloy, Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Resistance IP67 IP68
Colors
Black

White
Black

Green

Beige

Screen
Diagonal 6" 6.4"
Type pOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 538 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Active Edge
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.1
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
8.6
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
7.8
Number of reviews
34 reviews
58 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Google Tensor
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 2x2.8GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex-A55
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 ARM Mali-G78

RAM
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
203.768
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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721.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 83% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer

Audio

Audio
-
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
7.8
Number of reviews
34 reviews
58 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Google Dual Pixel Samsung GN1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.85
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.20 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/1.31"
2
Camera type
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Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.9"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX355
Type -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.8"
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
126
Mobile
136
Photo
133
Video
129
Selfie
130
Photo
127
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.7
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
9.4
8.9
Quality of selfies
9.4
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.2
8.5
Number of reviews
34 reviews
58 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n14 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.000 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.6
8.5
Quality of the GPS
9.5
8.8
And the WiFi?
9.4
8.8
Number of reviews
34 reviews
58 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3520 mAh
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4600 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
23.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 18%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 39%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 30%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
34 reviews
58 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 11
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 74%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 24%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 60%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 21%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 85%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
34 reviews
58 reviews
Prices
From $ 109 --
From $ 265 --

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