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Pixel 2 XL 64GB (Silver)
Snapdragon 835 · 64GB · Silver
60
/ 100
From $849
VS
Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver) wins by 4
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Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver)
Snapdragon 845 · 64GB · Silver
64
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 2 XL 64GB (Silver) lands at 60 and Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver) at 64. That puts Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pixel 2 XL 64GB (Silver) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pixel 2 XL 64GB (Silver) 60
vs 64 Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver)
Score breakdown
Pixel 2 XL 64GB (Silver)
60 cpu 60
gpu 58
camera 57
battery 54
display 60
design 58
Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver)
64 cpu 64
gpu 62
camera 61
battery 58
display 64
design 62
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 2 XL 64GB (Silver) | Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 835 | Snapdragon 845 |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Color | Silver | Silver |
| Release year | 2017 | 2018 |
Pixel 2 XL 64GB (Silver)
Pros
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
Cons
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver)
Pros
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
Cons
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
FAQ: Pixel 2 XL 64GB (Silver) vs Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver)
Which is better, Pixel 2 XL 64GB (Silver) or Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver)? +
Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver) scores 64 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pixel 2 XL 64GB (Silver) worth the price? +
At $849, Pixel 2 XL 64GB (Silver) delivers a Specdex score of 60 — strongest in cpu.
Is Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver) worth the price? +
At $899, Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver) delivers a Specdex score of 64 — strongest in cpu.
Does Pixel 2 XL 64GB (Silver) or Pixel 3 XL 64GB (Silver) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.