Google Pixel 2 XL vs Google Pixel 6 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 2 XL vs Google Pixel 6 Pro. 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 6 ProGoogle Pixel 6 ProGlobal · 12GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 2 XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Global · 12GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials 8.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.6Performance & Hardware 7.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.6Camera 8.6Camera
Connectivity score 7.2 Connectivity 8.9 Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery 8.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
34 reviews
8.0
50 reviews

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

Specs Google Pixel 2 XL price comparison Google Pixel 2 XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		where to buy Google Pixel 6 Pro Google Pixel 6 Pro
Global · 12GB · 128GB
Inches 6" 6.71"
Resolution WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 76% useful 88% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 76.7 mm
157.9 mm
7.9 mm 		75.9 mm
163.9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 175 g 210 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		Tensor
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 203.768
v7 		721.000
v10
Battery 3520 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
Dual Pixel
1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.85
GN1
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Google Google
Aliases -- GLUOG

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 Pro
Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Size
76.7 mm • 157.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.9 mm • 163.9 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 175 g 210 g
Usable surface 76 % 88 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Aluminium
Resistance IP67 IP68
Colors
Black

White
Black

Green

Beige

Screen
Diagonal 6" 6.71"
Type pOLED pOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3120 px
Density 538 Pixels per inch 512 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 120 Hz
  • Variable refresh rate VRR
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.1
7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
8.6
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
8.3
Number of reviews
34 reviews
50 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 12 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
203.768
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% 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
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer

Audio

Audio
-
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
8.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
8.1
Number of reviews
34 reviews
50 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Triple 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
--

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.25 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.9"
3
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
48 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 3.5
Pixel size
0.80 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2"

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
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • 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
  • Google Lens

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX663
Type -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.93"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
134
Mobile
138
Photo
133
Video
138
Selfie
135
Photo
143
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.7
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
9.4
8.8
Quality of selfies
9.4
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.2
9.0
Number of reviews
34 reviews
50 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
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

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)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • 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.

 -- 0.990 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body
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.
  • DLNA
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.6
8.4
Quality of the GPS
9.5
8.5
And the WiFi?
9.4
8.5
Number of reviews
34 reviews
50 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3520 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes,
30.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse 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
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 18%
    Less than a day
  • 52%
    One day
  • 24%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
34 reviews
50 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 11
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 8 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
  • 56%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 2%
    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
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 83%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
34 reviews
50 reviews
Prices
From $ 118 --
From $ 278 --

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