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PHONE APixel 2
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Pixel 2 vs Pixel 3
6 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.
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PHONE BPixel 3
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Full specs →Direct answer
Pixel 2 leads in Design; the two are otherwise comparable.
Key differences
Prioritize what matters to you, then expand the full shared field set.
✓18 registry fields
FieldPixel 2Pixel 3Why it matters
Display sizeMinor difference1 official source5 in5.5 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
FieldPixel 2Pixel 3Why it matters
ChipMarginal difference1 official sourceSnapdragon 835Snapdragon 845Newer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldPixel 2Pixel 3Why it matters
WeightMinor difference1 official source143 g148 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
FieldPixel 2Pixel 3Why it matters
Capacity mahMinor difference1 official source27002915No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 2Pixel 3Why it matters
ResolutionMarginal difference1 official source1920 x 10802160 x 1080No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 2Pixel 3Why it matters
RatingMarginal difference1 official sourceIP67IP68No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
Which should you buy?
Pixel 2 leads in Design; the two are otherwise comparable.
- Choose Pixel 2 if you prioritize design.
Category-by-category
Leads in design.
Comparable across performance.
Comparable across display.
Comparable across durability.
Comparable across display.
Comparable across battery.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
1 official source
Every compared field traces to an official product source. No model-generated specs, prices or winners.