Google Pixel 2 (64GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 2 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2017 7:27 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 X Google Pixel 2 (64GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) Compare Google Pixel 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 2 (64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)5% Thinner
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(back) 19.2MP57% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP62% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps28% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

30 Common items in both devices

2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 2 (64GB)	Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Other model names	Google Pixel 2 G011A, HTC Walleye	Sony Xperia XZ1 Single-Sim G8341, Sony PF31
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Brazil, Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Google	Sony
Release date	10/1/2017	9/19/2017
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.7 x 145.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.74 in)	73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 6437 (v4.4) GFXBench: 26fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/75 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	22mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	10.5W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White	• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • HDR10 compliant • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • PS4 Remote Play • Slow motion 720p@960fps • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast • IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered