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Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 HD X Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) 27Points
6.3"
POLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K) Compare Google Pixel 4 XL X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)

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Pixel 4 XL (128GB)} 27 Advantages Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) vs Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)174%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (110GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)16%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1440x3040 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+534 PPI69%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs316 PPI
+6.3"35%
Larger screen
vs4.65"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps11 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3700 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1850 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
193 grams (6.76 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)38%
Lighter
P-OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
ModelPixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel XL4 G020, G020P, GA01180-US, GA01181-USSamsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120K, Samsung Dali
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandGoogleSamsung
Release date10/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/201912/1/2011
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)75.1 x 160.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.31 in)68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Display typeP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR8
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
System versionAndroid 10Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 426757 (v8)
Geekbench: 2164 (v5.3)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
LTE Cat3 (Bands 3)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0ยตmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF
2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered290 hours (12.1 days)

โž• Other features

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange
โ€ข Google Pay
โ€ข Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
โ€ข T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea)
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.31W/kg (head)
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