Google Pixel 2 Review: Specs & Features

Released in October 2017, the Google Pixel 2 is a premium Android flagship co-manufactured by HTC, known for its pure Android experience, industry-leading single-camera photography, and timely software updates. It shipped with Android 8.0 Oreo and received updates up to Android 11.

Core Specifications

1. General Information

Model Aliases: G011A (US); G011C (Global); Released October 19, 2017
Form Factor: 5.0-inch AMOLED with thin bezels, glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum unibody back
Dimensions & Weight: 145.7×69.7×7.8mm, 143g
Color Options: Just Black, Clearly White, Kinda Blue (limited edition)

2. Display

Type: 5.0-inch AMOLED, 16:9 aspect ratio, ~79.9% screen-to-body ratio
Resolution: FHD+ (1920×1080 pixels), 441 ppi
Features: 100,000:1 contrast ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor, always-on display

3. Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (10nm), octa-core (4×2.35GHz Kryo 280 Gold + 4×1.9GHz Kryo 280 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 540
Memory & Storage: 4GB LPDDR4X RAM; 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 storage (non-expandable)
OS: Android 8.0 Oreo; upgradable to Android 11

4. Camera System

Camera	Specifications	Features
Rear Single Camera	12.2MP (f/1.8, 27mm wide, 1/2.55″, 1.4μm, dual-pixel PDAF, OIS, laser AF)	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR+, Motion Photos, Night Sight (via update)
Front Camera	8MP (f/2.4, 26mm wide, 1/3.2″, 1.12μm)	1080p@30fps, HDR, portrait mode

5. Battery & Charging

Capacity: 2700mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery
Charging: 18W fast charging (USB Power Delivery), Qi wireless charging (up to 10W)
Additional: No reverse wireless charging; endurance rating ~75h

6. Connectivity & Sensors

Network: 4G LTE (Cat.16, up to 1Gbps downlink), GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO; single Nano-SIM
Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/BDS
Ports: USB Type-C 3.1 (data & charging), no 3.5mm headphone jack; USB-C to 3.5mm adapter included
Sensors: Rear fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, ambient light, laser AF sensor

Key Features & Extras

Software: Stock Android with Google Assistant, Pixel Launcher, unlimited original-quality Google Photos backup (until 2021)
Audio: Stereo front-facing speakers (tuned by HTC BoomSound), active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Water Resistance: IP67 (up to 1m for 30 minutes)
Extras: Fast charger, USB-C to 3.5mm adapter, SIM eject tool

Pixel 2 vs. Pixel 2 XL: Quick Comparison

Feature	Google Pixel 2	Google Pixel 2 XL
Display	5.0″ FHD+ AMOLED (441 ppi)	6.0″ QHD+ P-OLED (538 ppi)
Dimensions/Weight	145.7×69.7×7.8mm, 143g	157.9×76.7×7.9mm, 175g
Manufacturer	HTC	LG
Battery	2700mAh	3520mAh
Price (2017)	$649 (64GB)	$849 (64GB)