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Google Pixel 2

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display5.0 inches

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)

FCC IDNM8G011A

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FCC ID NM8G011A · released 2017-08-15.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only0.92 W/kg57% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only0.74 W/kg46% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.14 W/kg71% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.00 W/kg62% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.04 W/kg65% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.14 W/kg71% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	n/a
Body (EU, 10 g)	n/a
FCC ID	NM8G011A
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Google Pixel 2 SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Google Pixel 2 head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Google Pixel 2 body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Google Pixel 2
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Announced	October 4, 2017
Status	Available

Display

Type	AMOLED
Size	5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Features	Always-on display
Display Test	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.023 (sunlight)

Camera

Main Camera	Single Camera: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
Main Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4m
Selfie Camera Features	HDR
Selfie Camera Video	1080p@30fps

Battery

Type	Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Battery Test	Endurance rating 75h
Charging	10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0

Hardware

Operating System	Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU	Adreno 540
Performance	GeekBench: 6437 (v4.4) GFXBench: 26fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Internal Storage	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM UFS 2.1
Card Slot	No
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB	USB Type-C 3.1
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
Radio	No

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No
Loudspeaker Test	Voice 70dB / Noise 77dB / Ring 81dB

Design

Type	Bar
Dimensions	145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight	143 g (5.04 oz)
Colors	Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame

Network

Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
SIM	Nano-SIM and eSIM IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66