Google Pixel 2 XL vs Samsung Galaxy J2
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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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.
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Weight
Galaxy J2: 46 g lighter
- Pixel 2 XL:
- 175 g
- Galaxy J2:
- 129 g
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Width
Galaxy J2: 7.7 mm narrower
- Pixel 2 XL:
- 76.7 mm
- Galaxy J2:
- 69 mm
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Screen diagonal
Galaxy J2: 1.3 in smaller diagonal
- Pixel 2 XL:
- 6 in
- Galaxy J2:
- 4.7 in
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Chipset
- Pixel 2 XL:
- Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
- Galaxy J2:
- Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
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Depth
Pixel 2 XL: 0.5 mm thinner
- Pixel 2 XL:
- 7.9 mm
- Galaxy J2:
- 8.4 mm
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Height
Galaxy J2: 21.4 mm shorter
- Pixel 2 XL:
- 157.9 mm
- Galaxy J2:
- 136.5 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.
1. Pixel 2 XL
- Height:
- 157.9 mm +21.4 mm versus Galaxy J2
- Width:
- 76.7 mm +7.7 mm versus Galaxy J2
- Depth:
- 7.9 mm
2. Galaxy J2
- Height:
- 136.5 mm
- Width:
- 69 mm
- Depth:
- 8.4 mm +0.5 mm versus Pixel 2 XL
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Pixel 2 XL
- Screen diagonal:
- 6 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 18:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 92.9 cm²
2. Galaxy J2
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.7 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 60.9 cm²
Pixel 2 XL has approximately 52.6% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy J2.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Pixel 2 XL | Galaxy J2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | Unknown | 1 GB RAM |
Pixel 2 XL: Original memory entry
64/128 GB · 512GB 4GB
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Pixel 2 XL
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- No
2. Galaxy J2
- NFC:
- See details Yes (market dependent)
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
1. Pixel 2 XL2. Galaxy J2
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Galaxy J2 |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Technology |
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| Screen size |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Galaxy J2 |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Galaxy J2 |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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| DxOMark Main Score * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Photo * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Video * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Selfie Score * |
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Unknown |
Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Galaxy J2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * |
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| GeekBench 5 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Galaxy J2 |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life | Unknown |
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| Body build |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Galaxy J2 |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Galaxy J2 |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Unknown |
Other features
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Galaxy J2 |
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| Dop |
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