Google Pixel 2 XL

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Google Pixel 2 XL

📅 2017 📷 12 MP 🎬 4K30
from $849

📖 Overview

The Pixel 2 XL pairs a single 12.2 MP f/1.8 dual-pixel sensor (1/2.55", 1.4µm) with OIS and Google's computational HDR+ pipeline, which let it outshoot many dual-camera rivals of its era despite having no telephoto or ultrawide lens. It captures RAW/DNG alongside JPEG and records up to 4K at 30fps, with EIS-assisted stabilization. Imaging strengths lean heavily on software rather than optics, making it a landmark for single-lens computational photography.

📸 Browse 544 real-world sample photos taken with this phone by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📷 Camera Specifications

Main camera12MP, 1/2.55", f/1.8
Front camera8MP
Max video4K30
OISYes
RAW captureYes
Log videoNo

📱 Device Specifications

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM4GB
Storage64/128GB
Display6" 60Hz
Weight175g
Water/dust resistanceIP67
OSAndroid
ReleasedOctober 2017

Manufacturer page Full specs (GSMArena)

Last updated: June 8, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Google Pixel 2 XL, sourced from SampleShots.

Stone | grayscale photo of stone
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/100s · ISO 235
via Unsplash by Nick Nice
Toshi wearing a knit sweater. | black pug with gray knit scarf
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/120s · ISO 93
via Unsplash by charlesdeluvio
Contact Festival | Marshmello | BC Place, Vancouver, Canada | 2017 | group of people in front of stage
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/120s · ISO 127
via Unsplash by Aditya Chinchure
Black long-haired dog peeks over a bright blue card that says “THANK YOU!” on a wooden floor. The dog’s face is centered above the card, creating a playful gratitude scene.
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/50s · ISO 396
via Unsplash by Howie R
Yellow neon sign with the phrase 'We can be heroes just for one day' on a wall.
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/120s · ISO 55
via Unsplash by Gabriel Bassino
Close-up of intricately woven natural fibers, showcasing texture and craftsmanship.
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/50s · ISO 429
via Unsplash by Emmanuel Ben-Paul
More edits from the pictures I took of deformed reflector sheets, then edited it in Lightroom. | closeup photo of multiple layers of leather
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/125s · ISO 80
via Unsplash by Joshua Oluwagbemiga
grey and orange CRT TV
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/35s · ISO 400
via Unsplash by Diego González
crowd and stage
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/60s · ISO 70
via Unsplash by Muneeb S
Lost in wilderness | silhouette photography of trees covered with mist
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/709s · ISO 51
via Unsplash by Sonaal Bangera
City skyline with iconic skyscrapers under a soft evening sky.
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/176s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Hardik Pandya
Rows of red and white roses stand upright against a plain, pale wall, creating a minimalist floral display.
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/50s · ISO 301
via Unsplash by Anna Yenina
Jagged black rock formations tower over a misty beach with sea stacks rising from the ocean under a moody sky.
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/50s · ISO 180
via Unsplash by Bailey Galindo
hot air balloons floating on air
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/209s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by João Marta Sanfins
orange, pink, and blue neon lights decoration
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/160s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Joel Fulgencio
Two women relaxing on the edge of an infinity pool surrounded by palm trees and sun umbrellas on a sunny day.
via Unsplash by wang xi
Close-up of a textured gray stone wall with interlocking rectangular slabs forming a rugged facade.
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/1232s · ISO 51
via Unsplash by Mateusz Buda
red blue yellow and red paint
4.5mm · f/1.8 · 1/140s · ISO 48
via Unsplash by Andres Perez

View all 544 sample photos on SampleShots →

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