Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL specs: Google’s vision for the modern flagship

Editor's Note: We'll be updating this roundup of Google Pixel 2 specs with full details as they emerge.

For years, Android fans have clamored for a pure Android device, and with the original Pixel and Pixel XL, they got exactly that. A year down the line, Google has had the time to refine its vision for what a modern smartphone should be, and the specs of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL reflect it. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL specs include all the necessary elements for a true flagship, and a few special touches directly from Google.

Let's take a look at what the new Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL specifications offer – let us know what you think of these features!

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL specs

	Google Pixel 2	Google Pixel 2 XL
Display	5.0-inch Full HD OLED 1920 x 1080 resolution Corning Gorilla Glass 5 16:9 aspect ratio	6.0-inch QuadHD+ P-OLED 2,880 x 1,440 resolution 538 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5 18:9 aspect ratio
Processor	Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform	Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform
GPU	Adreno 540	Adreno 540
RAM	4 GB LPDDR4x	4 GB LPDDR4x
Storage	64GB, 128GB No microSD slot	64GB, 128GB No microSD slot
Cameras	Rear camera 12.2MP Front camera: 8MP, 1.4μm pixelm f 2.4	Rear camera 12.2MP Front camera: 8MP, 1.4μm pixelm f 2.4
Audio	No 3.5 mm headphone jack Audio over USB Type-C	No 3.5 mm headphone jack Audio over USB Type-C
Battery	2,700 mAh Non-removable Rapid Charging 18W	3,520 mAh Non-removable Rapid Charging 18W
IP rating / other certifications	IP67 water and dust resistance	IP67 water and dust resistance
Network	TBA	TBA
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac Bluetooth 5.0 BLE NFC USB Type-C 2.0 (3.1 compatible)	Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac Bluetooth 5.0 BLE NFC USB Type-C 2.0 (3.1 compatible)
SIM	e-SIM (TBC)	e-SIM (TBC)
Software	Android 8 Oreo	Android 8 Oreo
Colors	Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue	Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Dimensions and weight	145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm143 grams	157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm 175 grams

There you have it: the full spec sheet for the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL! We'll be bringing you our hands-on with these two devices shortly. Don't miss our other coverage from Google's event today!

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