Are you ready for the competition between Google Pixel 2 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8? These two beasts released in 2017 come to the battle with 6GB RAM and dual cameras. Keep reading to spot the winner!
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 specs
We are going to start this race by comparing the performance and memory of two phones. Depending on the region, the Galaxy Note 8 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset (in the US and China) or Samsung Exynos 8895 processor (EMEA). The phone offers 6GB RAM with 64GB/128GB/256GB ROM. Meanwhile, at the core, Google Pixel 2 XL gets power merely from Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 chipset and has 4GB RAM with 64GB/128GB ROM. Galaxy Note 8 is the winner.
In terms of the camera, Google Pixel 2 XL owns a 12.2 MP smart camera with dual-pixel autofocus. In addition, it is equipped with an 8 MP front camera. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a dual 12 MP + 12 MP camera coming with an 8 MP snapper for the selfies. Regarding the display, Google Pixel 2 XL and Galaxy Note 8 both have a 6.0-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels. In this round, the two smartphones seem quite equal.
Coming to the operating system, Galaxy Note 8 runs on Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) which is upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo). Meanwhile, Google Pixel 2 XL processes directly on Android 8.0 (Oreo). As we can see, the Google phone is slightly ahead now. For the battery, Google Pixel 2 XL uses a non-removable 3520mAh battery while the capacity of Note 8 is 3300mAh. Thus, the phone from Google gets ahead. For the results of these rounds, we have Google Pixel 2 XL as the winner of the competition.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 release date and price
Google Pixel 2 XL has been available since October 2017. Besides that, Google Pixel 2 XL price starts at $939 ~ Rs. 60,930. In the same half, Galaxy Note 8 is available now, and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price starts at $960 ~ Rs. 63300. Which is your choice of these two devices? Drop a comment to share with us your idea!