Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 2 XL vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
,
6"
POLED
POLED
1440x2880
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3520
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 2 XL (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!
13 Advantages 
13 Advantages | 32 Common items in both devices |
| 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 16 million |
| (back) 12.2MP |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| +25 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| Model | Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) |
| Other model names | Google Pixel 2 XL G011C, Google Pixel XL2, LG Taimen | Verizon Galaxy S7 edge G935V, Samsung Hero 2 |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  USA |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 10/1/2017 | 3/11/2016 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.7 x 157.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in) | 72.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.94 in) |
| Weight | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| Display type | P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2880 pixels (18:9) | 1440x2560 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 537 PPI | 534 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 206711 (v7) Geekbench: 6055 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (54GB available) UFS 2.1 | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| 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 | 450/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| 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 Cat9 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13) |
| 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | 12.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4032x3024 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/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.5" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm (lens) | 22mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/4.1" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.34µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| 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.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| 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 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3520 mAh | 3600 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10.5W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 15W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 36 hours (1.5 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | 336 hours (14 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| 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: Just Black, Black/White | • Colors: Black, Gold, Silver • Curved edge screen • Body material: Aluminium • Corning Gorilla Glass back panel • USB OTG On-The-Go • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0 • Qi Wireless charging (PMA) • OneDrive 115GB • Samsung Pay (Visa/Master) • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.03W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |