Google Pixel 2 XL vs T-Mobile Shadow: specs comparison

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.

Weight

Shadow: 25 g lighter

Pixel 2 XL:

175 g

Shadow:

150 g
Width

Shadow: 23.7 mm narrower

Pixel 2 XL:

76.7 mm

Shadow:

53 mm
Chipset

Pixel 2 XL:

Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)

Shadow:

TI OMAP 850
Depth

Pixel 2 XL: 7.1 mm thinner

Pixel 2 XL:

7.9 mm

Shadow:

15 mm
Height

Shadow: 54.9 mm shorter

Pixel 2 XL:

157.9 mm

Shadow:

103 mm
Release year

Pixel 2 XL:

2017

Shadow:

2007

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 +54.9 mm versus Shadow
Width:

76.7 mm +23.7 mm versus Shadow
Depth:

7.9 mm
2. Shadow

Height:

103 mm
Width:

53 mm
Depth:

15 mm +7.1 mm versus Pixel 2 XL

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Pixel 2 XL

175 g

+25 g versus Shadow
2. Shadow

150 g

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.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

1. Pixel 2 XL

Screen diagonal:

6 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

92.9 cm²
2. Shadow

Shadow: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

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.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Pixel 2 XL: Original memory entry

64/128 GB · 512GB 4GB

Shadow: Original memory entry

128 MB RAM · 256 MB ROM

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. Shadow

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: No
Memory card support:: See details microSD (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.

1. Pixel 2 XL

3520 mAh

+2600 mAh versus Shadow
2. Shadow

920 mAh

Specifications

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1. Pixel 2 XL2. Shadow

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Pixel 2 XL, Shadow.
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Shadow
Dimensions (HxWxD)	157.9 Х 76.7 Х 7.9 mm	103 Х 53 Х 15 mm
Weight	175 g	150 g
Technology	P-OLED	TFT
Screen size	6" inch	0" inch
Screen resolution	1440 x 2880 px	240 x 320 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64/128 GB 512GB 4GB	128 MB RAM 256 MB ROM
Memory card support	No	microSD (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3520 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	920 mAh Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 8.0 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)	Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)	TI OMAP 850
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	No	No

Display

Display — specifications for Pixel 2 XL, Shadow.
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Shadow
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	Unknown
Display colors	16M	65K
Screen area	92.6 cm2	Unknown
Screen format	18:9 (height:width)	4:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	76.4%	Unknown
PPI /points per inch/	538 PPI	0 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Unknown

Camera and Video

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Camera and Video — specifications for Pixel 2 XL, Shadow.
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Shadow
Rear camera, main	12.2 MP Single	2 MP Single
Camera specs	12.2 MP f/1.8 27mm (wide) 1/2.55'' 1.4µm OIS dual pixel PDAF & laser AF	2 MP
Functions	HDR	Unknown
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	0 MP,
Specifications	8 MP f/2.4 25mm (wide) 1/3.2'' 1.4µm	Unknown
DxOMark Main Score *	99	Unknown
DxOMark Photo *	80	Unknown
DxOMark Video *	71	Unknown
DxOMark Selfie Score *	77	Unknown

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Pixel 2 XL, Shadow.
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Shadow
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)	200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 540	Unknown
Antutu 7 score *	203156	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	1826	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	6121	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	7088	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	358	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	1507	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Pixel 2 XL, Shadow.
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Shadow
Release date	2017 October	2007 October
Colors	Just Black Black & White	Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	530 EUR	260 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 150 h Talking time- Up to 5 h
Body build	Front glass aluminum body partial glass back	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Pixel 2 XL, Shadow.
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Shadow
SIM card	Nano-SIM card & eSIM	Mini-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 10
Edge	Yes	Class 10
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO	No
USB	3.1 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)	miniUSB
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD	2.0
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR - 0.35 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Pixel 2 XL, Shadow.
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Shadow
Radio	No	No
Others	Always-on display -100% DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Unknown

Other features

Other features — specifications for Pixel 2 XL, Shadow.
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Shadow
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	Pocket Office -MP3/AAC player -Voice memo/dial -Predictive text input HTC Juno platform

Google Pixel 2 XL vs T-Mobile Shadow

Google Pixel 2 XL

T-Mobile Shadow

Key differences

Weight

Width

Chipset

Depth

Height

Release year

Physical size

1. Pixel 2 XL

2. Shadow

Weight

1. Pixel 2 XL

2. Shadow

Screen size

1. Pixel 2 XL

2. Shadow

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Pixel 2 XL

2. Shadow

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. Pixel 2 XL

2. Shadow

Specifications

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