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Google Pixel 2

Quick Overview & Expert Insights

Google Pixel 2 was announced in October 2017. Google Pixel 2 is powered by Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm), optimized for AI-driven tasks, photography, and smooth real-world usage, with benchmark figures such as AnTuTu score of 285,000 and Geekbench score of 400 / 1,650.

It features a 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame display, offering clear visuals for videos and apps. The device packs a Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable battery, ensuring dependable all-day endurance. Google’s camera system (12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS) focuses on computational photography for consistent and natural-looking results.

Pros

  • Large battery capacity for long usage sessions.
  • Google Tensor chip optimized for AI features, photography, and smooth everyday performance.
  • Fast charging support (as listed).
  • Clean Android experience with timely updates directly from Google.
  • Strong computational photography and AI-powered camera features.
  • Enhanced on-device security and privacy protections.

Cons

  • No 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • Not primarily focused on heavy gaming performance compared to flagship Snapdragon rivals.

Expert opinion

Google Pixel 2 is powered by Google’s Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) chip, which prioritizes AI-driven features, computational photography, and smooth real-world performance rather than raw benchmark dominance. Its Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable battery should provide dependable endurance for typical daily use. The Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame display contributes to a comfortable viewing experience for media and everyday tasks.

Key Specs

Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Os: Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Ram: 4GB RAM
Storage: 64GB, 128GB
Type: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2
Main: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Features: HDR

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Google Pixel 2
Antutu
285000
Geekbench
400 / 1650

Price, Colors, Battery

Battery

Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Battery Charging: 10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0

Colors

Camera

Main Camera

Main: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Features: HDR
Video Quality: 1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Selfie Camera: 8 MP
Selfie Camera Features: F/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video Quality: 1080p@30fps

Hardware

Os: Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Cpu: Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Gpu: Adreno 540
Clock: 4x 2.45 GHz Kryo 280 Gold (A73), 4x 1.90 GHz Kryo 280 Silver (A53)
Cores: 8
Ram: 4GB RAM
Storage: 64GB, 128GB
Storage Type: UFS 2.1
Cardslot: No

Display

Type: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Features

Wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Nfc: Yes
Usb: USB Type-C 3.1
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sim: Nano-SIM + eSIM

Sound

Loudspeaker: Voice 70dB / Noise 77dB / Ring 81dB
Audiojack: No

Announcement

Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Announcement Month: October
Announcement Year: 2017
Dimensions: 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight: 143 g
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