Google Pixel 2 XL vs Vertu Aster

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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.

WeightPixel 2 XL: 18 g lighterPixel 2 XL: 175 g · Aster: 193 g
WidthAster: 7.7 mm narrowerAster: 69 mm · Pixel 2 XL: 76.7 mm
Screen diagonalAster: 1.3 in smaller diagonalAster: 4.7 in · Pixel 2 XL: 6 in
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)Pixel 2 XL: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) · Aster: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
DepthPixel 2 XL: 3.3 mm thinnerPixel 2 XL: 7.9 mm · Aster: 11.2 mm
HeightAster: 14.5 mm shorterAster: 143.4 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. Aster
Height
143.4 mm
Width
69 mm
Depth
11.2 mm

Weight
193 g

Specifications

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Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Aster
Dimensions (HxWxD)	157.9 Х 76.7 Х 7.9 mm	143.4 Х 69 Х 11.2 mm
Weight	175 g	193 g
Technology	P-OLED	Sapphire crystal glass
Screen size	6" inch	4.7" inch
Screen resolution	1440 x 2880 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64/128 GB 512GB 4GB	64 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	No
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3520 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	2275 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 8.0 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	No	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Aster
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	92.6 cm2	59.9 cm2
Screen format	18:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	76.4%	60.5%
PPI /points per inch/	538 PPI	473 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Sapphire crystal glass oleophobic coating

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Aster
Rear camera, main	12.2 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	12.2 MP f/1.8 27mm (wide) 1/2.55'' 1.4µm OIS dual pixel PDAF & laser AF	13 MP Hasselblad certified AF
Functions	HDR	Dual-LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	2.1 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.4 25mm (wide) 1/3.2'' 1.4µm	2.1 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	Aster
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)	Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 540	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	203156	37242
GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	1826	509
GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	6121	887
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	Aster
Release date	2017 October	2014 October
Colors	Just Black Black & White	Onyx Calf Lagoon Calf Blush Calf Caviar Karung Tangerine Karung Raspberry Ostrich Cognac Ostrich
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	530 EUR	5440 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 380 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)
Body build	Front glass aluminum body partial glass back	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Aster
SIM card	Nano-SIM card & eSIM	Nano-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)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 17(700) 20(800) 25(1900)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	3.1 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)	microUSB 2.0 USB Host
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD	4.0 A2DP aptX LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Aster
Radio	No	No
Others	Always-on display -100% DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features
Specification	Pixel 2 XL	Aster
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 gyro proximity compass - Qi wireless charging - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel