The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are a pair of Android smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. They collectively serve as the successors to the Pixel and Pixel XL. They were officially announced on October 4, 2017 at the Made by Google event and released in the United States on October 19. On October 9, 2018, they were succeeded by the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
History[edit]
In early March 2017, Google's Rick Osterloh confirmed that they would bring a "next-gen" Pixel smartphone later that year. He stated it would "stay premium" and that there would be no "cheap Pixel".
Google originally intended to use HTC to manufacture both their 2017 flagships, but later shifted to LG to manufacture the bigger Pixel 2 XL. The unreleased device that was supposed to be the Pixel 2 XL under the codename "Muskie", was later re-developed by HTC into the HTC U11+.
The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL were carried in the United States by Verizon and Project Fi. On October 4, 2018, Verizon Wireless stopped selling the Pixel 2.
Specifications[edit]
Design[edit]
The back of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are made from aluminum with a thin "premium coating" of plastic and has a top section made from glass to provide wireless transmissivity. Unlike the original Pixel XL, which was simply an enlarged version of the Pixel design with no other changes, the Pixel 2 XL's external design differs from its smaller sibling, employing a taller 2:1 P-OLED display [marketed as 18:9] instead of the Pixel 2's 16:9 AMOLED.
Hardware[edit]
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are both powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon , coupled with 4 GB RAM. They both come in storage options of 64 or 128 GB.
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How good is Google Pixel 2 XL?
So the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are super practical, super durable, pick-them-up-to-appreciate it smartphones. With one exception. There is no headphone jack. Yes, despite mocking Apple for removing the headphone jack on the iPhone 7, Google has now done exactly the same thing with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.
Is Pixel 2 XL still supported?
In October 2020, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL reached their planned end-of-life date. Their final security update was released in December 2020. As of December 2023, both are supported by LineageOS.
Is the Pixel 2 XL 5G capable?
Note: You need a Pixel 4a or later to use a 5G network.
How old is the Google pixel 2xl?
The Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL released in 2017 as Google Flagship smartphones with base Google OS software. The Pixel 2 XL is the larger phone of the two and offers more features and specs for a larger price.