After measuring the Apple phablets, it is time to also face the new phablet of Google to which right now is the great phablet of reference in Android, a very complicated rival even for him, who is none other than the last of Samsung: Which of the two would you choose? If you are still not sure, we hope that this comparative help you decide: Pixel 2 XL vs. Galaxy Note 8.
Designer
Of course we find two phablets with the best finishes and materials (metal for the Google and glass combined with metal for the de Samsung), with the corresponding fingerprint readers (although the second also has an iris scanner and facial recognition) and both can boast of being water resistant. There is a point, however, where the Galaxy Note 8 It shines with respect to all its rivals and is the extra of having the S Pen to get even more out of its large screen. Aesthetically, they are also two very different devices, even despite having both opted for the front without frames and not only with regard to the rear, but this, as always, remains for personal assessment.
Dimensions
The screen of the Galaxy Note 8 is even bigger than the Pixel 2 XL (We find two of the largest phablets here), but we must bear in mind that this advantage takes its toll in the dimension section, since it is also a significantly more bulky device (15,79 x 7,67 cm against 16,25 x 7,48 cm), something heavier (175 grams against 195 grams) and even thicker (7,62 mm against 8,6 mm).
Screen
In exchange for carrying a slightly larger device, we will be able to enjoy, as we anticipated, a larger screen as well (6 inches against 6.3 inches) and this is the biggest difference that we are going to find between the two, since in resolution they are very close (2880 x 1440 front 2960 x 1440) and both use OLED panels (P-OLED el Pixel 2 XL and Super AMOLED on Galaxy Note 8). It must be borne in mind, of course, that when distributed over a larger surface, the pixel density of the phablet of Samsung is something minorPPI 538 against PPI 521).
Unlimited
The thing is very balanced in the performance section, especially thanks to the fact that both arrive with the reference processor right now in the high-end Android, which is the Snapdragon 835. Still, it should be noted that the balance tips to the side of the Galaxy Note 8 in the RAM memory section (4 GB front 6 GB). The Pixel 2 XL, meanwhile, can boast of already arriving with Android Oreo, which is the great advantage of betting on the phablet of Google (Although the Samsung one is expected to receive the update soon).
Storage capacity
In terms of storage capacity, here it is necessary to give a clear advantage to the Galaxy Note 8, because they both offer us the same 64 GB of internal memory in the standard model, but only with the Samsung we will have the option of using external storage, since the Pixel 2 XL lacks card slot micro-SD, to incentivize the use of cloud storage services from Google.
Cameras
In the cameras section there are also several points in which they coincide, since we find that in both we have 12 SM for the main (12.2 SM at the Pixel 2 XL to be more exact), 8 SM for the front and large pixels (1.4 microns in both cases), but the phablet of Samsung it has a somewhat larger aperture (f / 1.8 versus f / 1.7) and, which for many will be more important, is dual. In the of GoogleOn the other hand, we have optical and electronic image stabilization.
Autonomy
We will have to wait and see what the independent tests of autonomy say Pixel 2 XL, but the truth is that a priori the technical specifications would give it an advantage over the Galaxy Note 8, thinking about what starts with a battery with a little more capacity (3520 mAh against 3300 mAh), and that its screen is smaller. We will have to wait to confirm it, in any case.
Pixel 2 XL vs Galaxy Note 8: final balance of the comparison and price
El Galaxy Note 8 we will get something more expensive than the Pixel 2 XL, but the truth is that the difference is small and when we think that we are moving in figures that are around 1000 euros it seems even more so: the phablet of Google has been announced as of 960 Euros (we will have to wait a bit to get hold of it), while that of Samsung was launched by 1010 Euros.
Regarding the strengths of each one, considering that in both we have the same processor and the best ratings by photography experts, it seems that on the side of the Galaxy Note 8 you have to put a bigger screen and the S Pen, while with the Pixel 2 XL We have a somewhat more compact device and, above all, priority for all updates (starting with already enjoying Android Oreo).
Here you can consult the complete technical sheet of the Pixel 2 XL and the Galaxy Note 8 yourselves