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Launch report · Google

Pixel 2 (2017): 2017 portrait mode camera king.

SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2017·$649·Score 88/100

Google's 2017 Pixel 2 hit DxO 98 with single-lens AI portrait mode + IP67 — set the AI computational photography era.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.0" FHD AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 835
RAM
4 GB
Battery
2,700 mAh
What stands out
  • DxO 98 single-lens AI portrait mode.
  • IP67 water resistance.
  • Active Edge squeeze for Assistant.
  • Stock Android Oreo.
What to watch
  • No 3.5 mm jack (controversial).
  • 2,700 mAh still small.
  • Front-facing speakers awkward bezels.
  • Just 3 years OS updates.