Google Pixel 2 XL vs Google Pixel 7a
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Google Pixel 2 XL
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Google Pixel 7a
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Google Pixel 7a
Faster charging
Google Pixel 7a
Higher-resolution camera
Google Pixel 7a
Better display
Google Pixel 7a
Lighter body
Google Pixel 2 XL
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6 | 6.1 |
| Panel Type | P-OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2880 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 |
| PPI | 538 | 429 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 76.4 | 81.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 | Google Tensor G2 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 13 |
Memory
| Spec | Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3520 | 4385 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 5 | 18 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 5 |
Body
| Spec | Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 157.9 | 152 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 9 |
| Weight (g) | 175 | 193.5 |
| Width (mm) | 76.7 | 72.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, October 04. Released 2017, October 17 | 2023, May 10 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2023, May 10 |
Network
| Spec | Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GWKK3, G0DZQ |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GWKK3 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Google Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Google Pixel 2 XL and Google Pixel 7a are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Google Pixel 7a packs a 4385 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Google Pixel 7a reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 64 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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