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6.0" QHD+ pOLED
Snapdragon 835
12.2 MP OIS + EIS
8 MP Front
4 GB RAM / 64-128 GB
3520 mAh
IP67
USB-C Fast Charge
4G LTE / eSIM
Stereo Speakers
Pixel Imprint
Android 8.0 Oreo

6.0" QHD+ pOLED

2880 × 1440 resolution, 538 ppi

18:9 aspect ratio, 3D Gorilla Glass 5

Always-on Display, 100% DCI-P3

Snapdragon 835 + Adreno 540

2.35 GHz + 1.9 GHz, 64-bit octa-core

Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) with Google Assistant

Security module

12.2 MP Rear Camera

f/1.8, 1.4 µm pixels, OIS + EIS

Laser + dual-pixel phase detection AF

Video: 4K30, 1080p60, 1080p120, 720p240

3520 mAh Battery

Fast charging: up to 7 hours use in 15 minutes

USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1)

Non-removable

4G LTE / eSIM

GSM/UMTS/CDMA/LTE (CAT 15, 4x4 MIMO)

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 2×2 MIMO

Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC

4 GB LPDDR4x RAM

64 GB or 128 GB internal storage

Single Nano SIM + eSIM

The Google Pixel 2 XL was officially announced on October 4, 2017 and made available for pre‑order the same day through Verizon, Best Buy, the Google Store, and Project Fi in the United States. Google’s launch article also listed availability in Australia, Canada, Germany, India, and the United Kingdom, with later expansion to Italy, Singapore, and Spain. The source bundle does not provide an exact retail release date, so the pre‑order date is the primary launch milestone.

  • Canonical model family: G011C
  • Regional variants / SKU codes listed in source: No regional SKU variants beyond the single G011C model are documented in the provided evidence.
  • Launch Price (MSRP): US$849 (64 GB) / US$949 (128 GB)

The Pixel 2 XL uses an aluminium unibody construction with a hybrid coating and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front. The rear houses the Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor, and the edges incorporate Active Edge sensors for squeeze gestures.

  • Dimensions: 157.9 mm (length) × 76.7 mm (width) × 7.9 mm (height)
  • Weight: 175 g
  • Water & Dust Resistance: IP67
  • Colours: Just Black, Black & White
  • Materials: Aluminium unibody, hybrid coating, Gorilla Glass 5

The 6.0-inch QHD+ pOLED display offers a 2880 × 1440 resolution at 538 ppi with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It supports HDR-like contrast (100,000:1 super contrast ratio), full DCI-P3 colour gamut, 24‑bit colour depth, and Always-on Display functionality.

  • Type: pOLED
  • Size: 6.0 inches (152 mm)
  • Resolution: 2880 × 1440 (QHD+)
  • Pixel Density: 538 ppi
  • Protection: 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Notable Features: Always-on Display, 100% DCI-P3, 100,000:1 contrast ratio, true black level

Google equipped the Pixel 2 XL with a single rear camera that emphasises computational photography. The 12.2 MP sensor uses 1.4 µm pixels and combines optical and electronic image stabilisation with laser and dual‑pixel phase‑detection autofocus. Video recording reaches 4K at 30 fps and high‑frame‑rate 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 240 fps.

  • Rear Camera: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 1.4 µm, OIS + EIS, laser AF, dual‑pixel AF
  • Rear Video: 4K30, 1080p30/60/120, 720p30/60/240
  • Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1.4 µm, fixed focus
  • Front Video: 1080p30, 720p30, 480p30

The launch‑era blog highlighted Portrait Mode, Motion Photos, and AR stickers as software‑enhanced camera features.

The Pixel 2 XL ships with Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 platform. The source notes list 3 years of OS and security updates as part of the original support promise.

  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (2.35 GHz + 1.9 GHz, octa‑core, 64‑bit)
  • GPU: Adreno 540
  • RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4x
  • Storage: 64 GB or 128 GB internal (no microSD expansion listed)
  • OS: Android 8.0.0 Oreo
  • Software Highlights: Google Assistant, Now Playing, Active Edge, Google Lens preview

Google emphasised the Pixel 2 XL’s integration of on‑device intelligence and gesture controls. The provided sources mention Active Edge (squeeze to activate Google Assistant), the Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor, and Always-on Display with Now Playing music recognition.

  • Active Edge: Side‑mounted pressure sensors for shortcuts
  • Always-on Display: Time, notifications, and Now Playing music ID
  • Google Assistant: Integrated voice assistance with squeeze gesture
  • IP67: Water and dust resistance
  • Daydream Ready: Compatible with Google’s VR platform

The 3520 mAh battery supports fast charging via USB Type‑C. Google claims up to 7 hours of use after a 15‑minute charge. The source bundle does not list wireless charging.

  • Capacity: 3520 mAh (non‑removable)
  • Charging: USB‑C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), fast charging
  • Claimed Performance: Up to 7 hours of usage from 15 minutes of charging

The Pixel 2 XL offers broad network compatibility with LTE Category 15 (up to 800 Mbps downlink), 4×4 MIMO on select bands, and 3× carrier aggregation. It supports eSIM alongside a single Nano SIM, Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac 2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, and NFC.

  • Network: GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, LTE (bands with 4×4 MIMO)
  • SIM: Single Nano SIM + eSIM
  • Wireless: Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO
  • Bluetooth: 5.0 + LE, LDAC, AptX, AptX HD
  • Location: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
  • Sensors: Active Edge, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, Pixel Imprint (fingerprint), barometer, Hall effect, Android Sensor Hub, advanced x‑axis haptics
  • Audio: Stereo front‑firing speakers, 3 microphones, USB‑C audio, headphone adapter included
  • HAC Rating: M4/T3

The Google Pixel 2 XL (G011C) is a 2017 flagship smartphone defined by its excellent camera system with optical and electronic stabilisation, a vibrant 6.0‑inch QHD+ pOLED display, and the capable Snapdragon 835 platform. Its IP67 rating and Active Edge gestures complement the clean Android Oreo experience, while the 3520 mAh battery provides fast‑charging capability. The phone lacks a 3.5 mm headphone jack and does not support wireless charging, but the source‑backed mix of camera prowess, build quality, and software features made it a strong premium‑tier device at launch.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$849
— views Research contribution by specs.global