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Release Date (UK): October 2017 |
The sequel to the first-ever Google-designed Android handset offers a refined design, improvements on an already fantastic camera, more powerful internals and some impressive AI features.
The Google Pixel was a brilliant smartphone, and the Pixel 2 builds on its success. The lack of a headphone jack may be an unwelcome update for some, but Google makes up for it in other areas.
The Pixelâs standout feature was its camera, and the Pixel 2 features an even more impressive one. Unsurprisingly, Google has packed the Pixel 2 with some impressive software, including powerful artificial intelligence features.
Stuff thinks itâs âalready shaping up to be a serious smartphone contenderâ, whilst TechRadar said it âlooks set to be an excellent all-round smartphoneâ. Whilst it may not be game-changing, itâs an excellent all-round device.
The Pixel 2 has kept some of the Pixelâs key design features, but updated them to give a sleek, premium look.
Google has reprised the opinion-dividing glass and metal rear panel from last time, but this time the two materials have been blended more subtly. The glass panel has become smaller, meaning the fingerprint scanner now sits underneath it in the metal section, so you should get fewer smudges on the glass.
Google has opted not to copy its competitors with an edge-to-edge display, instead continuing with slightly chunky bezels, which disappointed some reviewers. On the flipside, the extra space means thereâs room for dual front-facing speakers, which should result in an excellent audio experience.
Like the Pixel, the Pixel 2 has a 5-inch OLED display. Itâs bright, colourful and sharp, with fantastic contrast and lots of detail. At 1920 x 1080 pixels, its resolution is lower than some of its flagship competitors, but it still looks gorgeous.
A notable new feature is its âalways-onâ display, which means you can see handy bits of info like the time, date, reminders and text and email notifications even when the screen is technically âoffâ.
One neat addition is that the phone automatically detects and identifies music playing around you, and displays the song details on the always-on screen.
The Pixel 2 is powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM - a step up from the Pixel, which was a very speedy performer. The upgraded innards should make for a slick user experience: Stuff noted that âthe whole thing feels super-quick, opening apps and games in a flash, and coping well when multitaskingâ.
Like the Pixelâs, the Pixel 2âs camera looks unremarkable on paper, featuring a single 12MP sensor. However, in practice itâs excellent - The Verge found it had âmade a big leap over last yearâs Pixel cameraâ, and TechRadarâs reviewer was âimpressed with the quality of photos and effects the Pixel 2 managedâ.
This time Google has added optical image stabilisation, which should mean clearer, less blurry photos and videos, and a dual-pixel sensor, which means that each individual pixel is made up of two smaller ones. This enables the new Portrait Mode, which is similar to Appleâs, except Google has managed it with a single lens rather than a dual-lens setup. And, unlike Appleâs offering, the Pixel 2âs Portrait Mode also works on the front-facing 8MP camera.
As Googleâs flagship device, the Pixel 2 features Android in its purest form, which, according to Trusted Reviews, is âstill the best way to experience itâ. It runs the latest version, Android 8 Oreo, and has changed things around a bit since last time.
For example, the Google search bar has been moved to sit at the bottom of the home screen, which may take a little getting used to.
The biggest change is that you can launch the Google Assistant by squeezing the sides of the phone. Once youâre used to it, it looks set to be really useful. The Pixel 2 will also come with Google Lens, the companyâs new object-recognition technology. Google says it will initially be able to recognise books, movie posters, business cards and landmarks, which should be a nifty feature if it works.
The Google Pixel 2 will be available in the UK on 19 October 2017.
What the critics say (scores are out of 100)
The Telegraph | James Titcomb The best Android phone you can buy, if you can live without a headphone jack. Read full review |
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Alphr | Alan Martin This time, it's the smaller Pixel that deserves all the plaudits. Google handsets invariably get software updates and new versions of Android first. If that matters to you, the Google Pixel 2 remains a solid recommendation. Read full review |
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TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Shubham Agarwal If you can afford it and want the best camera and Android experience in a compact form factor, then absolutely go for it. Read full review |
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Ars Technica | Ron Amedeo For two years running, the Pixel is the best Android phone you can buy...you get an iPhone-like update experience, a cohesive software package, and super fast UI performance....design is a real shame...a harmonious device with a single, cohesive design language and none of the junk that slows your phone down. In 2017, that's enough to merit the title of "Best Android phone." Read full review |
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Australian PC World | Fergus Halliday If you want a smartphone that's as clean as they come and brilliantly-effective at tackling the everyday problems it sets out to solve, the Pixel 2 is a clear-cut winner. Read full review |
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Wired | David Pierce There's no better Android phone, anywhere, than the Pixel 2. Read full review |
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VentureBeat | Khari Johnson There's a lot to like about the new Pixel 2s, from their illustrious screens to the sexiest camera on the planet to the exclusive features at launch. Read full review |
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Forbes | Gordon Kelly The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have no serious problems other than their missing headphone jack. That's not to say these phones are perfect. Of the two, the Pixel 2 XL is clearly the superior phone and that's reflected in its price. Read full review |
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NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt The Google Pixel 2 has a slightly outdated design, but comes with a lot of great technology. Read full review |
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Trusted Reviews | Max Parker If you don't fancy switching to the iPhone 8, then the Pixel 2 is the best similarly sized alternative.The best small Android phone you can buy. But I'd like a better design next time. Read full review |
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Know Your Mobile | Richard Goodwin It has best in class performance, imaging, battery life, and will get Android P and Android Q as soon as they're ready. Google's Pixel 2 phones are amazing, do not believe the haters. Read full review |
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Android Central | Andrew Martonik Google has, once again, made the best pair of Android phones you can buy today. The only question, really, is which size you should buy. Unless you feel like you need the extra screen size or battery of the 2 XL, pick the Pixel 2. You'll love it. Read full review |
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SlashGear | Chris Davies There's a core cohort of Pixel fans for whom the Pixel 2 is an automatic upgrade. For the rest of us, though, trying to choose between the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, and a competitive selection of well-regarded rivals, the decision isn't quite so straightforward. Of Google's two phones, I lean toward the Pixel 2 XL. Read full review |
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phoneArena | Stephen S. In the end, both phones are very solid choices. Of the two handsets, we've got to say that we prefer the smaller Pixel 2 a little more. Ultimately, we're just happy we have the choice, and whether you like your phones big or small, classic or forward-thinking, the Pixel 2 line has you covered. Read full review |
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Wired UK | Mark Walton Cheaper, prettier options exist - and some even come with a headphone jack - but, like its predecessor, the Pixel 2 is the phone I'd recommend to everyone, iOS switchers and Android stalwarts alike. Read full review |
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ZDNet | Sandra Vogel The Google Pixel 2 hides its light under a bushel - the physical design is demure. That said, I like the 'back to basics' feel of some of Android 8's features. Read full review |
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Engadget | Chris Velazco I fully expect things to get even better in time, but for now, Android fans shouldn't miss the Pixel 2 and 2 XL. Because of its more traditional design and smaller battery, though, the Pixel 2 doesn't make as strong an impression as the Pixel XL. Read full review |
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Android Authority | Joshua Vergara, Jimmy Westenberg In the case of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, Google brought its wonderful software experience to good hardware, and that makes for a great pair of Android phones. You should absolutely buy one- you won't regret it. Read full review |
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CNET UK | Lynn La Buy the Pixel 2 for one of the best cameras on any Android phone and fast Google updates, but be aware that an upgrade is likely coming in a few months. Read full review |
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Firstpost | Sheldon Pinto Pixel 2 is my favourite and I would recommend it because barring the design there are few flaws. Pixel 2 takes the cake as it is a no frills Android smartphone, which offers the basics and does them really well, while it's at it. Read full review |
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TechSpot | Tim Schiesser So if you're in the market for an awesome Android phone, you should ignore the more expensive Pixel 2 XL with its mediocre display. Don't forget about the Pixel 2 amid all the Pixel 2 XL controversy: it's the better buy. It's the "Pure Android" phone you should buy. Read full review |
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The Verge | Dieter Bohn Great phones, but they're not flawless. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL do not razzle dazzle. Read full review |
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GadgetMatch | Marvin Velasco Like its predecessor, the Pixel 2 is for Android purists who value camera quality and not much else. Call me old school, but I appreciate its simplicity after dealing with the hard-to-grip infinity displays and overly convoluted camera setups of every other 2017 flagship. Read full review |
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Quartz | Dave Gershgorn Out context with its competition, the Pixel 2 delivers on everything you'd want. But placed next to a similarly-priced competitor it's clearly not the best hardware on the market. If you're an Android die-hard who hates large phones, this is a worthy flagship for you. Read full review |
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AndroidPit | Benoit Pepicq When you first pick up the Pixel 2, you may not feel overwhelmed with excitement, but it's what's on the inside that counts. Read full review |
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Digital Trends | Julian Chokkattu Stellar battery life, a useful keyboard, and simple software with a focus on security. The BlackBerry Key2 is an exceptional phone. Read full review |
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NDTV Gadgets | Roydon Cerejo After testing both phones, it's clear that the Pixel 2 is the safer choice of the two. If you're already knee-deep in the Google ecosystem and are neurotic about updates, then the Pixel 2 is the smartphone to get. Read full review |
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The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs The Pixel 2 has everything good about the guts and software of its larger 6in sibling, the Pixel 2 XL, but squeezed into a smaller phone. Good battery life, a cracking camera and excellent performance still make the Pixel 2 a good phone, but it feels like a missed opportunity to be the best. Read full review |
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Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman The Pixel 2 goes head-to-head with the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, Apple iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S8. All three of these are fine options. What sets the Pixel 2 apart is its great software and superior camera. If you can deal with the ho-hum design, the Pixel 2 is worthy competitor in today's compact flagship space. Read full review |
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Android Headlines | Julian Chokkattu The Pixel 2 is a brilliantly fast, compact smartphone with a stunning camera. If the chunky bezels and the lack of a headphone jack don't put you off, the Pixel 2 is a brilliantly fast smartphone with a stunning camera. Read full review |
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TechRadar | Matt Swider The Pixel 2 clues us in on why Google called its phone series Pixel: it was building the best camera on a phone. This second-generation effort fulfills that promise with best-in-class photos, dual front-facing speakers and water-resistance. You'll just need to be okay with the fact that it looks dated and there's no headphone jack. Read full review |
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Recombu | Chris Barraclough Google's Pixel phones are among the very few Android handsets out there to offer a clean, unfettered version of the OS, packed inside some premium hardware, although its bigger sibling, the Pixel 2 XL, is the mobile that's stealing the spotlight. The only issue for us is that asking price. Read full review |
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Pocket-lint | Cam Bunton In short: we think the Pixel will divide opinion this year. It's not as visually exciting as a lot of other phones. However, it does offer a pure Android experience like no other, in a phone that takes some of the best photos and selfies we've seen. It's a phone that won't wow you from the outset, but will grow on you as time goes on, like a good second album. Read full review |
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PC Mag | Sascha Segan The Pixel 2 brings exclusive Google Assistant features you can't get on any other phone, and lets you trigger them with a squeeze. If you're looking for the Pixel experience, the XL is superior. Read full review |
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Gizmodo UK | Sam Rutherford Either way, you're not buying this phone for its build or its style, you're getting it because you think Google's software has the answers. And more often than any of its competitors, it does. Read full review |
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Mashable | Raymond Wong Google's Pixel 2 and 2 XL are great phones, but they could use a some more excitement. But even without 2017 flagship staples like wireless charging and dual cameras, the Pixel 2's are two of the best Android phones of the year and well worth the money if you're firmly entrenched in Google's services. Read full review |
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Tom's Guide | Mark Spoonauer The Pixel 2 offers great cameras, AI smarts and long battery life for a fairly affordable price, but those big bezels almost spoil the party. Read full review |
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TechnoBuffalo | Brandon Russell The Pixel 2 doesn't stand a chance against the Galaxy S8's stellar design and robust feature-set, or the iPhone 8's clout and popularity. But Google has again proved it can make a great phone. Read full review |
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Axios | Ina Fried I found it to be one of the most comfortable, powerful and no-hassle Android phones I've used. It offers a comfortable, if not dazzling design at a price that won't break the bank. Read full review |
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Mobile Syrup | Patrick O'Rourke & Rose Behar It's difficult to find a significant fault with the Pixel 2 XL and the same can be said about the Pixel 2. Read full review |
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T3 | Spencer Hart The Google Pixel 2 shows Google now has clear vision for its flagship smartphones. The design is distinctive and has character, the camera continues to be outstanding, and the software it very intelligent. However, those bezels can't be ignored, so we'd go for the Pixel 2 XL. Read full review |
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Stuff | Mark McLaren A super-fast software powerhouse with the best camera on any phone. Read full review |
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Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow Once again, Google is leading the Android charge. It might be sticking with same uninspired design as last year's but a much-needed processor upgrade and welcome camera improvements has seen the Pixel 2 rocket to the top of our smartphone hierarchy. Read full review |
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IT PRO | Roland Moore-Colyer In a vacuum the Pixel 2 is a great Android smartphone, with a vibrant display, and a solid construction with innovative squeezable edges. However, in the face of stiff competition from Samsung, LG and OnePlus, the Pixel 2 looks outdated, with only its excellent camera and lovely Android experience making it noteworthy. Read full review |
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Form factor: Touchscreen bar 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) |
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Size: 5 inches diagonal Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels Screen Density: 441 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 67.9 % Display Type: AMOLED |
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Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 CPU: Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) GPU: Adreno 540 RAM: 4GB |
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Main Camera: 12.2 megapixels with LED flash and OIS and EIS Secondary Camera: 8 megapixels |
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Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB Expandable Storage: Not Available |
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Capacity: 2700 mAh
Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: No Quick Charge: Yes (v2) |
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IP67 Rating: Protection from contact with harmful dust, and protection from immersion in water up to a depth of 1m for up to 30 minutes |
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