Google Pixel 2: Should you upgrade?

The original Google was extremely popular throughout 2016, but it still offers a great user experience today. So if you’re wondering whether you should upgrade to the latest Google Pixel 2, it’s time to check out our latest YouTube video.

We compare Google’s latest release with its predecessor, covering all the areas including design, camera, power and performance.

 

Here’s how the specs compare:

Google Pixel 2:

  • Dimensions: 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight: 143 g (5.04 oz)
  • Durability:  IP67 certified – dust and water resistant, Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Display: 5.0 inches (~67.9% screen-to-body ratio)  AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density), Multitouch, Always-on display, 95% DCI-P3 coverage
  • OS: Android 8.0
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo)
  • GPU: Adreno 540
  • Internal: 64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
  • Primary Camera: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, OIS, phase detection & laser autofocus, dual-LED flash, 1/2.6” sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
  • Secondary (front) Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2″ sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, 1080p
  • Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
  • Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
  • NFC: Yes
  • USB: 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
  • Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
  • Browser: HTML5

Google Pixel (2016)

  • Dimensions: 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
  • Weight: 143 g (5.04 oz)
  • Build: Front glass, aluminum body, partial glass back, Splash and dust resistant
  • SIM: Nano-SIM
  • Display: 5.0 inches,, AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 68.9 cm2 (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density), Multitouch, Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • OS: Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821
  • CPU: Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo)
  • GPU: Adreno 530
  • Internal: 32/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
  • Primary Camera: 12.3 MP (f/2.0, 1/2.3″, 1.55 µm), gyro EIS, phase detection & laser autofocus, dual-LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
  • Front Camera: 8 MP (f/2.4, 1/3.2″, 1.4 µm), 1080p
  • Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes
  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: Yes
  • USB: 3.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
  • Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
  • Browser: HTML5
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 2770 mAh battery, Fast battery charging
  • Stand-by: Up to 456 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 26 h (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 110 h

If you purchase the Google Pixel or Google Pixel 2 from us you’ll benefit from the following perks:

1. International delivery, worldwide, generally within 1-2 working days via FedEx.

2. If you are purchasing the handsets outside the EU you will pay the ex-VAT price. Combine this with exchange rates and you’re more than likely to save money on the cost of the device.

3. All Pixel handsets are fully unlocked for any sim card. You can even switch up your sim or service provider at any time as the handsets will remain unlocked.

Order the Google Pixel and Google Pixel 2, available with international shipping

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