Google Pixel 2 XL vs Plum Sync

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

Google Pixel 2 XL

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

WeightSync: 65 g lighterSync: 110 g · Pixel 2 XL: 175 g
WidthSync: 14.3 mm narrowerSync: 62.4 mm · Pixel 2 XL: 76.7 mm
Screen diagonalSync: 2.5 in smaller diagonalSync: 3.5 in · Pixel 2 XL: 6 in
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) / Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)Pixel 2 XL: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) · Sync: Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
DepthPixel 2 XL: 3.6 mm thinnerPixel 2 XL: 7.9 mm · Sync: 11.5 mm
HeightSync: 39.9 mm shorterSync: 118 mm · Pixel 2 XL: 157.9 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

Front

Side

1. Pixel 2 XL
Height
157.9 mm
Width
76.7 mm
Depth
7.9 mm

Weight
175 g
2. Sync
Height
118 mm
Width
62.4 mm
Depth
11.5 mm

Weight
110 g

Specifications

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Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Sync
Dimensions (HxWxD)	157.9 Х 76.7 Х 7.9 mm	118 Х 62.4 Х 11.5 mm
Weight	175 g	110 g
Technology	P-OLED	TFT
Screen size	6" inch	3.5" inch
Screen resolution	1440 x 2880 px	320 x 480 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64/128 GB 512GB 4GB	512 MB 256 MB RAM
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3520 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	1100 mAh Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 8.0 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)	Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	No	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Sync
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	256K
Screen area	92.6 cm2	36.5 cm2
Screen format	18:9 (height:width)	3:2 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	76.4%	49.5%
PPI /points per inch/	538 PPI	165 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Sync
Rear camera, main	12.2 MP Single	5 MP Single
Camera specs	12.2 MP f/1.8 27mm (wide) 1/2.55'' 1.4µm OIS dual pixel PDAF & laser AF	5 MP
Functions	HDR	Unknown
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.4 25mm (wide) 1/3.2'' 1.4µm	5 MP
DxOMark Main ScoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	99	Unknown
DxOMark PhotoLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	80	Unknown
DxOMark VideoLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	71	Unknown
DxOMark Selfie ScoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	77	Unknown

Performance

Performance
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Sync
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)	Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 540	Mali-400
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	203156	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	1826	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	6121	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScriptLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	7088	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	358	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	1507	Unknown

General specs

General specs
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Sync
Release date	2017 October	2013 September
Colors	Just Black Black & White	Black White
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	530 EUR	Unknown
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 180 h Talking time- Up to 4 h
Body build	Front glass aluminum body partial glass back	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Sync
SIM card	Nano-SIM card & eSIM	Dual SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 13(700) 17(700) 20(800) 25(1900) 26(850) 28(700) 29(700) 30(2300) 32(1500) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500) 66(1700/2100)	Unknown
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps	Unknown
GPRS	Yes	Class 12
Edge	Yes	Class 12
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO	Yes with A-GPS
USB	3.1 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)	microUSB
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD	2.1 A2DP EDR

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Sync
Radio	No	Stereo FM radio
Others	Always-on display -100% DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Unknown

Other features

Other features
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Sync
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Fast battery charging (capped at 10.5 W) - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) - Also known as Google Pixel XL2	Sensors Accelerometer proximity compass - X210 Dual SIM X211 Single SIM