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Apple iPhone X vs Google Pixel 2 XL

  • Apple iPhone X

  • Google Pixel 2 XL

Apple iPhone X

9.0 / 10 (pro rating)

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Google Pixel 2 XL

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Design

Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone
Operating systemiOS (12.x, 11.x)Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo)
Form factorCandybarCandybar
Dimensions5.65 in x 2.79 in x 0.3 in6.22 in x 3.02 in x 0.31 in
Weight6.14 oz6.17 oz
RuggedYes (Water, Dust proof)Yes (Water, Dust proof)
IP certifiedYes (IP67)Yes (IP67)
MaterialsMain body: glassMain body: aluminum
BiometricsFacial recognitionFingerprint (touch)
Keys  
Left sideYes 
Volume control, Other 
Right sideYesYes
Lock/Unlock keyVolume control, Lock/Unlock key
Available color optionsGray, SilverBlack, White

Display

Physical size 5.84 in6 in
Display resolutionOther (1125x2436 pixels)Other (1440x2880 pixels)
TechnologyOLEDP-OLED
Screen-to-body ratio82.35%76.66%
Colors16 777 21616 777 216
Peak brightness625cd/m2 (nit) 
Touch screenYes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)
FeaturesHDR video support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorScratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chipApple A11 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 835
Processor model Kryo 280 (Octa-core,2350 MHz,64-bit,10nm)
3D Graphics hardware acceleratorYes (Apple 3-core GPU)Yes (Adreno 540)
RAM3 GB4 GB
Memory architecture Dual-channel
Type LPDDR4
Built-in storage256 GB128 GB

Camera

CameraYes (12 megapixels)Yes (12.2 megapixels)
FlashYes (Quad LED)Yes (Dual LED)
Aperture sizeF1.8F1.8
Camera sensor size 1/2.6"
Pixel size1.22μm1.4μm
Optical zoomYes (2x) 
Hardware FeaturesSecond camera, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Laser, Phase detection)
Software FeaturesRAW image capture, Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo taggingTouch to focus, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presetsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control
Shooting ModesBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama (up to 63 megapixels)Burst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama
Video captureYes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 60), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps))Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps))
FeaturesOptical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharingOptical image stabilization, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Additional cameraYes (7 megapixels)Yes (8 megapixels)
FeaturesHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR) 
Video capture1920x1080 (1080p HD)1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)

Battery

Capacity2716 mAh3520 mAh
TypeLi-ion 
Fast ChargeYes (USB Power Delivery)Yes (USB Power Delivery)
Wireless chargingBuilt-in (Qi) 
Battery timesMusic playback : 60 hours / Video playback : 13 hours 

Multimedia

Screen mirroring Wireless screen share
Headphones connectorProprietaryUSB Type-C (reversible)
Additional microphone/sYesYes (Noise cancellation)
SpeakersEarpiece, Multiple speakersEarpiece, Multiple speakers

Cellular

Network technologyGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 )GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA (800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 38, 40, 41 )
DataLTE-A Cat 12/13 (600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTSLTE-A Cat 15 (800/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS
2G DataEDGE, GPRSEDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A
nano-SIMYesYes
VoLTEYes 
Global roamingYesYes

Phone features

SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
NotificationsHaptic feedbackService lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Flashlight, Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Countdown timerCalendar, Alarm, Flashlight, Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Memo
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mailYesYes
SupportsIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant messagingYesYes
Services Hangouts / Google Talk
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Hearing Aid Compatibility YesYes
Hearing Aid Compatibility ratingM3, T4M4, T3

Connectivity

BluetoothYes (5.0)Yes (5.0)
Profiles/ ProtocolsAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP)
Wi-Fi 802.11Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)
MIMOMIMO
Mobile HotspotYesYes
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
USBYesYes (USB 3.1)
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging
Connector type ProprietaryUSB Type-C (reversible)
Mobile PaymentApple Pay 
Charging connectorProprietaryUSB Type-C (reversible)
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDropNFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioningGPS, A-GPS, Glonass

Regulatory Approval

Regulatory Approval Yes
FCC ID value ZNFG011C
FCC ID link  link
Date approved Sep 19, 2017
US SAR  
Head 1 W/kg
Body 0.4 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router 0.41 W/kg

Availability

Officially announcedYes (Sep 12, 2017)Yes (Oct 04, 2017)
Market statusAvailableAvailable
Release dateNov 03, 2017Oct 19, 2017

Shopping information

AccessoriesEarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation 
MSRP price$1149$949

US carrier availability

CarrierVerizon (Available (Nov 03, 2017)), AT&T (Available (Nov 03, 2017)), Sprint (Available (Nov 03, 2017)), T-Mobile (Available (Nov 03, 2017)), Virgin Mobile (Available (Nov 10, 2017)), MetroPCS (Available (Nov 14, 2017)), U.S. Cellular (Available (Nov 14, 2017)), Cricket (Available (Nov 15, 2017)), Boost Mobile (Available (Dec 13, 2017))Verizon (Available (Oct 19, 2017))