Google Pixel XL vs Huawei Nova 2 Plus: Comparison

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

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Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XLGlobal · 4GB · 32GB
Huawei Nova 2 PlusHuawei Nova 2 PlusChina · 4GB · 128GB · AL00
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel XL
Google Pixel XL
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Huawei Nova 2 Plus
Huawei Nova 2 Plus
China · 4GB · 128GB · AL00
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.0Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
22 reviews
9.5
5 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel XL vs Huawei Nova 2 Plus

Specs Google Pixel XL price compare Google Pixel XL
Global · 4GB · 32GB 		where to buy Huawei Nova 2 Plus Huawei Nova 2 Plus
China · 4GB · 128GB · AL00
Inches 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution QHD FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 75.7 mm
154.7 mm
8.6 mm 		74.9 mm
153.9 mm
6.9 mm
Weight 168 g 169 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		Kirin 659
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 145.387
v6 		74.998
v?
Battery 3450 mAh 3340 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Google Huawei
Aliases -- Nova2Plus, Nova 2+, Nova2+, Nova 2Plus, BAC-AL00

Release Date
Release date October 2016,
7 years ago 		May 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel XL
Huawei Nova 2 Plus
Google Pixel XL
Huawei Nova 2 Plus
Size
75.7 mm • 154.7 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.9 mm • 153.9 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g 169 g
Usable surface 71 % 72 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Metal
Resistance IP53 -
Colors
Black

Blue

Silver
Black

Blue

Gold

Green

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5"
Type AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
10
Is it comfortable?
9.1
9.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.6
8.2
Number of reviews
22 reviews
5 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 659
CPU 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 16 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz ARM Mali-T830 MP2

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
145.387
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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74.998
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 19% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 128 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
9.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1
8.2
Number of reviews
22 reviews
5 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.55 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" --
2
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.8
9.8
Quality of nighttime photos
9.4
8.6
Quality of selfies
9.6
9.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.2
7.6
Number of reviews
22 reviews
5 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • 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
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.940 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.920 W/Kg on head
0.580 W/Kg on body 		1.300 W/Kg on head
0.790 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
9.8
Quality of the GPS
9.5
9.6
And the WiFi?
9.3
9.8
Number of reviews
22 reviews
5 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
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3340 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 60%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
22 reviews
5 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 86%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    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?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
  • 40%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
22 reviews
5 reviews
Prices
From $ 226 --
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