There’s no denying that the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are great successors to last year’s Pixel devices. That being said, an incredible phone is only worth caring about if you can actually figure out when and where to buy it.
Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 2 XL
Display
5.0-inch AMOLED display, 1080 x 1920 pixels
6.0-inch, P-OLED display, 2880 x 1440 pixels
Processor
Snapdragon 835
Snapdragon 835
RAM
4GB
4GB of RAM
Storage
64GB, 128GB (non-expandable)
64GB, 128GB
Dimensions (in.)
145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8mm
157.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
Weight
143g
175g
Rear Facing Camera
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS, AF)
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS)
Front Facing Camera
8-Megapixel (f/2.4, fixed focus)
8-Megapixel (f/2.4,)
OS
Android 8.1 Oreo
Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery
2700mAh (non-removable)
3,520mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Sensors
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
October 17, 2017
November 15, 2017
Misc
Colours: Just Black, Clearly White, Kinda Blue | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
Colours: Black, Black and White | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
Display
Google Pixel 2
5.0-inch AMOLED display, 1080 x 1920 pixels
Google Pixel 2 XL
6.0-inch, P-OLED display, 2880 x 1440 pixels
Processor
Google Pixel 2
Snapdragon 835
Google Pixel 2 XL
Snapdragon 835
RAM
Google Pixel 2
4GB
Google Pixel 2 XL
4GB of RAM
Storage
Google Pixel 2
64GB, 128GB (non-expandable)
Google Pixel 2 XL
64GB, 128GB
Dimensions (in.)
Google Pixel 2
145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8mm
Google Pixel 2 XL
157.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
Weight
Google Pixel 2
143g
Google Pixel 2 XL
175g
Rear Facing Camera
Google Pixel 2
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS, AF)
Google Pixel 2 XL
12.2-megapixel ( f/1.8, OIS, EIS)
Front Facing Camera
Google Pixel 2
8-Megapixel (f/2.4, fixed focus)
Google Pixel 2 XL
8-Megapixel (f/2.4,)
OS
Google Pixel 2
Android 8.1 Oreo
Google Pixel 2 XL
Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery
Google Pixel 2
2700mAh (non-removable)
Google Pixel 2 XL
3,520mAh
Network Connectivity
Google Pixel 2
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Google Pixel 2 XL
GSM / HSPA / LTE/ Band 66
Sensors
Google Pixel 2
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
Google Pixel 2 XL
Active Edge, Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
SIM Type
Google Pixel 2
Nano SIM
Google Pixel 2 XL
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Google Pixel 2
October 17, 2017
Google Pixel 2 XL
November 15, 2017
Misc
Google Pixel 2
Colours: Just Black, Clearly White, Kinda Blue | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
Google Pixel 2 XL
Colours: Black, Black and White | Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water/dust resistant , Always-on display
Just like last year, you’ll be able to buy Google’s latest Pixel devices online, through the Google Store.
The 64GB and 128GB Pixel 2 models cost $899 CAD and $1,029, respectively. As for the Pixel 2 XL, the 64GB and 128GB models cost $1,159 and $1,289, respectively.
Pre-orders are now open. The Pixel 2 should ship by October 17th, 2017, while the Pixel 2 XL should ship by December 2017.
According to the Google Store, the new phones will be available at the following carriers:
Bell
The 64GB Pixel 2 will cost $199.99 on a Premium Plus two-year plan.
The 64GB Pixel 2 XL will cost $449.99 on a Premium Plus two-year plan, while the 128GB Pixel 2 XL will cost $579.99 on a Premium Plus two-year plan.
Rogers
The 64GB Pixel 2 will cost $199.99 on a Premium Plus two-year plan, while the 128GB model will cost $329.99 on a Premium Plus two-year plan.
The 64GB Pixel 2 XL will cost $449.99 on a Premium Plus two-year plan, while the 128GB Pixel 2 XL will cost $579.99 on a Premium Plus two-year plan.
Telus
The 64GB Pixel 2 will cost $200 on a Premium Plus two-year plan, while the 128GB model will cost $330 on a Premium Plus two-year plan.
The 64GB Pixel 2 XL will cost $450 on a Premium Plus two-year plan, while the 128GB model will cost $580 on a Premium Plus two-year plan.
Fido
The 64GB Pixel 2 will cost $399.99 on a Large two-year plan, while the 128GB will cost $529.99 on a Large two-year plan.
The 64GB Pixel 2 XL will cost $649.99 on a Large two-year plan, while the 128GB Pixel 2 XL will cost $779.99 on a Large two-year plan.
Koodo
The 64GB Pixel 2 will cost $399.99 on a Tab Large activation, while the 128GB model will cost $529.99 on a Tab Large activation.
The 64GB Pixel 2 XL will cost $649.99 on a Tab Large activation, while the 128GB model will cost $779.99 on a Tab Large activation.
Videotron
The 64GB Pixel 2 will cost $179.95 on a monthly plan of $89.95 for 24 months, and $299.95 on a monthly plan of $79.95 for 24 months. The 128GB Pixel 2 will cost $299.95 on a monthly plan of $89.95 for 24 months, and $429.95 on a monthly plan of $79.95 for 24 months.
The 64GB Pixel 2 XL will cost $399.95 on a monthly plan of $89.95 for 24 months, and $529.95 on a monthly plan of $79.95 for 24 months. The 128GB Pixel 2 XL will cost $499.95 on a monthly plan of $89.95 for 24 months, and $619.95 on a monthly plan of $79.95 for 24 months.
- Freedom Mobile (Band 66 LTE compatible)
- Videotron
- Virgin Mobile Canada
The phones will be available at the following retailers:
- Best Buy Canada
- The Source
- Tbooth Wireless
- Walmart
- Wireless Wave
Update – October 4th, 6pm: The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL in Black and White are now out of stock from the Google Store.
