So, you wanted the Google Pixel 2 XL.
And why wouldn’t you? The device looks spectacular, features flagship level technical specifications, and will get the newest versions of Android first.
However, the smartphone has experienced countless problems since its U.S. release, such as screen burn-in, random clicking sounds, irregular reboots throughout the day and many other issues.
Of course, there’s still the prospect of software fixes. Google believes many of the problems occurring with its smartphone can be fixed with an over-the-air software update. But there are certain issues that can’t be fixed through software, such as the blue tint present in the smartphone’s display when looking at it on certain angles.
While we’re not here to make your mind up for you, here’s a list of comparable smartphones on the market, in case you’d rather look elsewhere for your next premium smartphone.
iPhone X
We’re going to start with the most obvious phone, the iPhone X.
With it’s minimal bezels and 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display, the phone offers a stunning design.
The iPhone X may not have the best specs when compared to Android devices, but it definitely embodies the direction Apple should be taking with its smartphone line. In MobileSyrup‘s review of the smartphone, senior editor Patrick O’Rourke gave the phone a rating of 9 out of 10, due to its great rear facing camera, snappy speed, Face ID and new look.
iPhone X
Google Pixel 2 XL
Display
5.8-inch, OLED True Tone display, 2436 x 1125 pixels
6.0-inch, P-OLED display, 2880 x 1440 pixels
Processor
A11 Bionic chip
Snapdragon 835
RAM
3GB of RAM
4GB of RAM
Storage
64GB, 256GB
64GB, 128GB
Dimensions (in.)
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm
157.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
Weight
174g
175g
Rear Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS), quad-LED 'True Tone' flash
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS)
Front Facing Camera
7-megapixel (f/2.2)
8-Megapixel (f/2.4,)
OS
iOS 11
Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery
2,716mAh
3,520mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE / Band 66
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Sensors
TrueDepth Camera Sensor, Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
November 3, 2017
November 15, 2017
Misc
Colours: space grey and silver| Glass front and back, IP67 water/dust resistant, calibrated for AR, Qi wireless charging
Colours: Black, Black and White | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
Display
iPhone X
5.8-inch, OLED True Tone display, 2436 x 1125 pixels
Google Pixel 2 XL
6.0-inch, P-OLED display, 2880 x 1440 pixels
Processor
iPhone X
A11 Bionic chip
Google Pixel 2 XL
Snapdragon 835
RAM
iPhone X
3GB of RAM
Google Pixel 2 XL
4GB of RAM
Storage
iPhone X
64GB, 256GB
Google Pixel 2 XL
64GB, 128GB
Dimensions (in.)
iPhone X
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm
Google Pixel 2 XL
157.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
Weight
iPhone X
174g
Google Pixel 2 XL
175g
Rear Facing Camera
iPhone X
12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS), quad-LED 'True Tone' flash
Google Pixel 2 XL
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS)
Front Facing Camera
iPhone X
7-megapixel (f/2.2)
Google Pixel 2 XL
8-Megapixel (f/2.4,)
OS
iPhone X
iOS 11
Google Pixel 2 XL
Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery
iPhone X
2,716mAh
Google Pixel 2 XL
3,520mAh
Network Connectivity
iPhone X
GSM / HSPA / LTE / Band 66
Google Pixel 2 XL
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Sensors
iPhone X
TrueDepth Camera Sensor, Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Google Pixel 2 XL
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
SIM Type
iPhone X
Nano SIM
Google Pixel 2 XL
Nano SIM
Launch Date
iPhone X
November 3, 2017
Google Pixel 2 XL
November 15, 2017
Misc
iPhone X
Colours: space grey and silver| Glass front and back, IP67 water/dust resistant, calibrated for AR, Qi wireless charging
Google Pixel 2 XL
Colours: Black, Black and White | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
The 64GB iPhone X on a two-year plan costs $599.99 CAD and $1349.99 outright. Meanwhile, the Pixel 2 XL is priced at $449 on a two year plan and $1299.99 outright, which is a considerable price difference.
However, many Android fans out there who are interested in the Pixel 2 XL would likely never consider an iOS device, so lets move on to some of the top Android smartphones on the market.
Samsung S8 or Note 8
Samsung, one of the the leading smartphone manufacturers in the world, has two flagship offerings: the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy S8.
The S8 features a 5.8-inch display and the Note 8 a 6.3-inch screen, with both devices featuring Super AMOLED screen technology and 18:9 aspect ratios. The pair of phones utilize Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 processor, also found in the Pixel 2 XL, and the Note 8 utilizes 6GB of RAM.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S8
Google Pixel 2 XL
Display
6.3-inch, Super AMOLED display, 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18:5:9 aspect ratio, HDR 10
5.8-inch Super AMOLED display, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
6.0-inch, P-OLED display, 2880 x 1440 pixels
Processor
Snapdragon 835 (Exynos 8895)
Snapdragon 835 (Exynos 8895 in Europe and other regions)
Snapdragon 835
RAM
6GB RAM
4GB of RAM
4GB of RAM
Storage
64GB (expandable up to 256GB)
64GB (expandable up to 256GB)
64GB, 128GB
Dimensions (in.)
162.5mm x 74.6mm x 8.5mm
148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0mm
157.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
Weight
195g
152g
175g
Rear Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/1.7) + 12-megapixel (f.2.4, OIS, AF) dual-LED flash
12-megapixel (f/1.7, OIS)
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS)
Front Facing Camera
8-Megapixel (f/1.7)
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
8-Megapixel (f/2.4,)
OS
Android 7.1 Nougat
Android 8.0 Oreo
Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery
3,300mAh
3,000 mAh
3,520mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM/HSPA/LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
August 23, 2017
March 29, 2017
November 15, 2017
Misc
Colours: Black, Blue | IP68 water/dust resistant, S-Pen, 18:9 aspect ratio, wireless charging, USB type C
Colours: Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold| Bixby, IP68 certified water-resistant, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C.
Colours: Black, Black and White | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
Display
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
6.3-inch, Super AMOLED display, 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18:5:9 aspect ratio, HDR 10
Samsung Galaxy S8
5.8-inch Super AMOLED display, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
Google Pixel 2 XL
6.0-inch, P-OLED display, 2880 x 1440 pixels
Processor
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Snapdragon 835 (Exynos 8895)
Samsung Galaxy S8
Snapdragon 835 (Exynos 8895 in Europe and other regions)
Google Pixel 2 XL
Snapdragon 835
RAM
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
6GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy S8
4GB of RAM
Google Pixel 2 XL
4GB of RAM
Storage
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
64GB (expandable up to 256GB)
Samsung Galaxy S8
64GB (expandable up to 256GB)
Google Pixel 2 XL
64GB, 128GB
Dimensions (in.)
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
162.5mm x 74.6mm x 8.5mm
Samsung Galaxy S8
148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0mm
Google Pixel 2 XL
157.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
Weight
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
195g
Samsung Galaxy S8
152g
Google Pixel 2 XL
175g
Rear Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
12-megapixel (f/1.7) + 12-megapixel (f.2.4, OIS, AF) dual-LED flash
Samsung Galaxy S8
12-megapixel (f/1.7, OIS)
Google Pixel 2 XL
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS)
Front Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
8-Megapixel (f/1.7)
Samsung Galaxy S8
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
Google Pixel 2 XL
8-Megapixel (f/2.4,)
OS
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Android 7.1 Nougat
Samsung Galaxy S8
Android 8.0 Oreo
Google Pixel 2 XL
Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
3,300mAh
Samsung Galaxy S8
3,000 mAh
Google Pixel 2 XL
3,520mAh
Network Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Samsung Galaxy S8
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Google Pixel 2 XL
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Samsung Galaxy S8
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor
Google Pixel 2 XL
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
SIM Type
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Nano SIM
Samsung Galaxy S8
Nano SIM
Google Pixel 2 XL
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
August 23, 2017
Samsung Galaxy S8
March 29, 2017
Google Pixel 2 XL
November 15, 2017
Misc
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Colours: Black, Blue | IP68 water/dust resistant, S-Pen, 18:9 aspect ratio, wireless charging, USB type C
Samsung Galaxy S8
Colours: Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold| Bixby, IP68 certified water-resistant, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C.
Google Pixel 2 XL
Colours: Black, Black and White | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
Samsung’s Note 8, the squarer option out of the two, also features a dual-rear camera sensor which allows the phone to feature a bokeh camera mode, just like the Pixel 2 XL. The Note 8 costs $549.99 on a two-year plan and $1349.99 outright, while the S8 is priced art $289 on a two-year plan and $1034 outright.
LG V30
The LG V30 is another 6-inch smartphone with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The V30 features the same plastic OLED display as the Pixel 2 XL, resulting in similar screen burn-in issues.
It doesn’t seem the V30 has the same number of problems as the Pixel 2 XL, however. The V30 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM, a dual-rear camera setup with one 16-megapixel lens and another 13-megapixel shooter.
LG V30
Google Pixel 2 XL
Display
6.0-inch, Quad HD+ display, 2880 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio
6.0-inch, P-OLED display, 2880 x 1440 pixels
Processor
Snapdragon 835
Snapdragon 835
RAM
4GB of RAM
4GB of RAM
Storage
64GB (expandable up to 2TB)
64GB, 128GB
Dimensions (in.)
151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm
157.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
Weight
158g
175g
Rear Facing Camera
16-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS) + 13-megapixel (f/1.9)
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS)
Front Facing Camera
5-megapixel (f/2.2)
8-Megapixel (f/2.4,)
OS
Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery
3,300mAh
3,520mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Sensors
Fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
September 21, 2017
November 15, 2017
Misc
Colour: Cloud Silver | Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, NFC , USB Type-C 2.0 (3.1 compatible), IP68 water/dust resistant, 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC, Daydream Certified
Colours: Black, Black and White | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
Display
LG V30
6.0-inch, Quad HD+ display, 2880 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio
Google Pixel 2 XL
6.0-inch, P-OLED display, 2880 x 1440 pixels
Processor
LG V30
Snapdragon 835
Google Pixel 2 XL
Snapdragon 835
RAM
LG V30
4GB of RAM
Google Pixel 2 XL
4GB of RAM
Storage
LG V30
64GB (expandable up to 2TB)
Google Pixel 2 XL
64GB, 128GB
Dimensions (in.)
LG V30
151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm
Google Pixel 2 XL
157.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
Weight
LG V30
158g
Google Pixel 2 XL
175g
Rear Facing Camera
LG V30
16-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS) + 13-megapixel (f/1.9)
Google Pixel 2 XL
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS)
Front Facing Camera
LG V30
5-megapixel (f/2.2)
Google Pixel 2 XL
8-Megapixel (f/2.4,)
OS
LG V30
Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Google Pixel 2 XL
Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery
LG V30
3,300mAh
Google Pixel 2 XL
3,520mAh
Network Connectivity
LG V30
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Google Pixel 2 XL
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Sensors
LG V30
Fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
Google Pixel 2 XL
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
SIM Type
LG V30
Nano SIM
Google Pixel 2 XL
Nano SIM
Launch Date
LG V30
September 21, 2017
Google Pixel 2 XL
November 15, 2017
Misc
LG V30
Colour: Cloud Silver | Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, NFC , USB Type-C 2.0 (3.1 compatible), IP68 water/dust resistant, 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC, Daydream Certified
Google Pixel 2 XL
Colours: Black, Black and White | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
The V30 is also IP68-certified compared to the Pixel 2 XL’s IP67 and is MIL-STtD-810G compliant, a military grade certification that means the phone should be able to survive several drops — though we don’t advise testing it out.
The LG V30 is available at a variety of Canadian retailers and typically costs $299 on a two-year plan and $1099 outright.
The Essential Phone
While Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone has experience some criticism surrounding its camera, the device offers a nearly stock Android experience and features high end specs, such as a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage and 5.71-inch display.
Essential Phone (PH-1)
Google Pixel 2 XL
Display
5.71-inches, IPS LCD display, 2560 x 1312 pixels, 19:10 aspect ratio
6.0-inch, P-OLED display, 2880 x 1440 pixels
Processor
Snapdragon 835
Snapdragon 835
RAM
4GB of RAM
4GB of RAM
Storage
128GB
64GB, 128GB
Dimensions (in.)
141.5 x 71.1 x 7.8mm
157.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
Weight
185g
175g
Rear Facing Camera
13-megapixel, (f/1.85)
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS)
Front Facing Camera
8-megapixel, (f/2.2)
8-Megapixel (f/2.4,)
OS
Android 8.1.1 Oreo
Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery
3,040mAh
3,520mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE / Band 66
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Sensors
Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
May 30, 2017
November 15, 2017
Misc
Colours: Black Moon, Stellar Grey, Pure White, Ocean Depths | Modularity, USB Type-C, No headphone jack, Bezel-less, Titanium build
Colours: Black, Black and White | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
Display
Essential Phone (PH-1)
5.71-inches, IPS LCD display, 2560 x 1312 pixels, 19:10 aspect ratio
Google Pixel 2 XL
6.0-inch, P-OLED display, 2880 x 1440 pixels
Processor
Essential Phone (PH-1)
Snapdragon 835
Google Pixel 2 XL
Snapdragon 835
RAM
Essential Phone (PH-1)
4GB of RAM
Google Pixel 2 XL
4GB of RAM
Storage
Essential Phone (PH-1)
128GB
Google Pixel 2 XL
64GB, 128GB
Dimensions (in.)
Essential Phone (PH-1)
141.5 x 71.1 x 7.8mm
Google Pixel 2 XL
157.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
Weight
Essential Phone (PH-1)
185g
Google Pixel 2 XL
175g
Rear Facing Camera
Essential Phone (PH-1)
13-megapixel, (f/1.85)
Google Pixel 2 XL
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS)
Front Facing Camera
Essential Phone (PH-1)
8-megapixel, (f/2.2)
Google Pixel 2 XL
8-Megapixel (f/2.4,)
OS
Essential Phone (PH-1)
Android 8.1.1 Oreo
Google Pixel 2 XL
Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery
Essential Phone (PH-1)
3,040mAh
Google Pixel 2 XL
3,520mAh
Network Connectivity
Essential Phone (PH-1)
GSM / HSPA / LTE / Band 66
Google Pixel 2 XL
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Sensors
Essential Phone (PH-1)
Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
Google Pixel 2 XL
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
SIM Type
Essential Phone (PH-1)
Nano SIM
Google Pixel 2 XL
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Essential Phone (PH-1)
May 30, 2017
Google Pixel 2 XL
November 15, 2017
Misc
Essential Phone (PH-1)
Colours: Black Moon, Stellar Grey, Pure White, Ocean Depths | Modularity, USB Type-C, No headphone jack, Bezel-less, Titanium build
Google Pixel 2 XL
Colours: Black, Black and White | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
If you don’t mind owning a dual-camera smartphone that takes a little longer to snap photos and lacks optical image stabilization, the Essential Phone might be for you. The device is $0 on a two-year plan and is only $650 with no contract, a considerably lower price than the Pixel 2 XL.
OnePlus 5
The OnePlus 5 doesn’t feature small bezels or an 18:9 aspect ratio, but it makes up for this lack by having great specs. The OnePlus features a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, a dual-rear shooter setup with a 20-megapixel camera and a 16-megapixel camera.
OnePlus 5
Google Pixel 2 XL
Display
5.5-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 1920 pixels
6.0-inch, P-OLED display, 2880 x 1440 pixels
Processor
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Snapdragon 835
RAM
6GB, 8GB
4GB of RAM
Storage
64GB, 128GB
64GB, 128GB
Dimensions (in.)
154.2 x 74.1 x 7.25mm
157.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
Weight
153g
175g
Rear Facing Camera
16-megapixel (f/1.7) + 20-megapixel (f/2.6, 1.6x optical zoom)
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS)
Front Facing Camera
16-megapixel (f/2.0)
8-Megapixel (f/2.4,)
OS
Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery
3,300mAh
3,520mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Sensors
Fingerprint, hall, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, electronic compass, sensor hub
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
June 20, 2017
November 15, 2017
Misc
Colours: Midnight Black (8GB/128GB), Slate Gray (6GB/64GB) and Soft Gold (6GB/64GB) | Supports 3xCA. NFC. Bluetooth 5.0.
Colours: Black, Black and White | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
Display
OnePlus 5
5.5-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 1920 pixels
Google Pixel 2 XL
6.0-inch, P-OLED display, 2880 x 1440 pixels
Processor
OnePlus 5
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Google Pixel 2 XL
Snapdragon 835
RAM
OnePlus 5
6GB, 8GB
Google Pixel 2 XL
4GB of RAM
Storage
OnePlus 5
64GB, 128GB
Google Pixel 2 XL
64GB, 128GB
Dimensions (in.)
OnePlus 5
154.2 x 74.1 x 7.25mm
Google Pixel 2 XL
157.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
Weight
OnePlus 5
153g
Google Pixel 2 XL
175g
Rear Facing Camera
OnePlus 5
16-megapixel (f/1.7) + 20-megapixel (f/2.6, 1.6x optical zoom)
Google Pixel 2 XL
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS)
Front Facing Camera
OnePlus 5
16-megapixel (f/2.0)
Google Pixel 2 XL
8-Megapixel (f/2.4,)
OS
OnePlus 5
Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Google Pixel 2 XL
Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery
OnePlus 5
3,300mAh
Google Pixel 2 XL
3,520mAh
Network Connectivity
OnePlus 5
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Google Pixel 2 XL
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Sensors
OnePlus 5
Fingerprint, hall, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, electronic compass, sensor hub
Google Pixel 2 XL
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
SIM Type
OnePlus 5
Nano SIM
Google Pixel 2 XL
Nano SIM
Launch Date
OnePlus 5
June 20, 2017
Google Pixel 2 XL
November 15, 2017
Misc
OnePlus 5
Colours: Midnight Black (8GB/128GB), Slate Gray (6GB/64GB) and Soft Gold (6GB/64GB) | Supports 3xCA. NFC. Bluetooth 5.0.
Google Pixel 2 XL
Colours: Black, Black and White | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
The OnePlus 5 is not available at any carriers in Canada, however, the price of the device outright is $649.99 for the 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage variant, While the the 8GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM variant costs $719.99.
While the device is currently out of stock and may not be back in stock anytime soon, OnePlus is releasing the OnePlus 5T on November 22nd.
The OnePlus 5T is expected to feature an 18:9 aspect ratio, 6-inch display and a dual-rear facing camera with tw0 20-megapixel shooters.
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