Top 5 alternatives to the Google Pixel 2 and the Google Pixel 2 XL

Google, a few weeks ago, announced its latest flagship smartphones, the Google Pixel 2 and the Google Pixel 2 XL. While the new smartphones are still hitting the shelves of various markets, people are still curious to know if that could be the best bet for the money they spend. No doubt both the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are great smartphones with really good cameras, but there are more options that can be considered. Here is a list of smartphones that can serve an alternative to the Google Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Google Pixel 2 XL offers great hardware and features but the Galaxy Note 8 is much more feature rich and has an S-Pen. The Galaxy Note 8 features a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440x2960 pixels. The smartphone is powered by Exynos 8895 while the US and China variants are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. The phone packs in 6GB of RAM and comes in three storage options, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. The storage on the device is expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The phablet is backed by a 3,300mAh battery and runs on Android 7.1 Nougat.

As for the optics, the Note 8 comes with a 12-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back with a dual tone LED flash. Up front, the phone sports an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calling.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus

For those who do not want an Android smartphone or for some reason just want to switch to iOS, Apple iPhone 8 Plus can be a great option. The iPhone 8 Plus was recently announced and sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Apple A11 Bionic chipset. The phone comes with 3GB of RAM and 64GB or 256GB storage variants. Under the hood, there is a 2,691mAh battery. The phone runs on iOS 11 out of the box.

In the camera segment, the iPhone 8 Plus features a 12-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back with quad-LED flash. Up front, there is a 7-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.2 aperture.

Google Pixel XL

While the Google Pixel has already got an upgrade, the older version is still worth the price, at least after the price cut. The Pixel XL is a great alternative for those who want a Pixel but do not want to break the bank. The last year's pixel still has a decent amount of specifications and can perform really well even today. Also, it had one of the best smartphone cameras at its time. The Pixel XL is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821. The phone features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440x2560 pixels. The smartphone was initially launched with Android Nougat and is currently upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo.

As for the optics, unlike the other smartphones on the list, the Pixel XL sports a 12.3-megapixel single camera sensor at the back with a dual-tone LED flash. The smartphone also features an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.

LG V30

The LG V30 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with Adreno 540 GPU. The smartphone features a 6-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440x2880 pixels. The phone packs in 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB of onboard storage. The storage on the device is expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The phablet is backed by a 3,300mAh battery and runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat.

As for the cameras, the LG V30 sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 16-megapixel sensor paired with a 13-megapixel sensor. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.

OnePlus 5

Out of all the smartphones listed here, OnePlus 5 is the cheapest and still offers some great performance and flagship like specifications. The OnePlus 5 features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. The phone comes in two variants, one with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and the other with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of native storage. The phone is backed by a 3,300mAh battery and runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

As for the optics, the OnePlus 5 sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 16-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor. Up front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.