Google Pixel 2/2 XL appeared, what a DxOMark score "98" with the strongest camera function exceeding the iPhone 8 Plus



Google genuine high-end smartphone "Google PixelThe second generation of "Google Pixel 2"and"Google Pixel 2 XL"Was announced. Waterproof and dust-proof performance equivalent to IP 67 and functions that always display clocks and calendar even in sleep mode that take advantage of organic EL features that emit light without backlight "Always On Display", Cameras evolved with "Dual Pixel Sensor" Function has become plentiful.

Ask more of your phone: Google Pixel 2
https://www.blog.google/products/pixel/new-pixel-2/

Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL announced with water resistance, 'dual-pixel' camera, and always-on display - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/10/4/16408962/new-google-pixel-2-phone-announced-price-release-date-features

You can tell what kind of terminal is Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL by seeing the following movie.

Meet Google Pixel 2 | More, more, more - YouTube


Orange button on the side


Familiar fingerprint authentication sensor


And the camera boasting of the Pixel series


So, this is the new "Google Pixel 2"



The screen size was Google Pixel 5 inch and Google Pixel XL 5.5 inch, but Google Pixel 2 is still 5 inch with aspect ratio 16: 9, but Google Pixel 2 XL is a 6 inch aspect display with aspect ratio 18: 9 We are expanding to. The resolution of the display is 1920 × 1080 for Google Pixel 2, and 2880 × 1440 for Google Pixel 2 XL.


In addition, I used 16 million colors ...


"Ultra vivid OLED display" adopted.


further,Also adopted in the Galaxy series"Always on Display" function, so you do not need to release the sleep from the terminal with the side button each time you check the time on your smartphone.


With the "Always on Display" function, you can check the music being played while the terminal is sleeping.


The score of the camera performance is published in the ranking format "DxOMarkAccording to "Google Pixel 2's score is amazing" 98 ". The previous model Google Pixel is "89",iPhone 8 Plus and Galaxy Note 8 "94", So Google Pixel 2 is said to have a smartphone camera of the highest ever on the score.


Both main cameras are 12.2 million pixels, adopting f / 1.8 lenses, and also equipped with optical image stabilizer function. iPhone andXiaomi Mi 6In recent years, terminals with dual lens cameras are getting more and more, Google Pixel 2 is equipped with a "dual pixel sensor" which enables you to work for two lenses with one lens. With this, it is possible to reproduce the background effect such as quick autofocus and "blur" which is the feature of the dual lens camera with one lens.


Google's Sander Pichai CEO posted a picture taken with the camera of Google Pixel 2 to Twitter by Google.


More precise shooting is possible compared with the previous model ... ...


It also becomes strong for shooting in the dark ... ...


You can shoot more beautiful portraits.


Of course, beautiful portraits can be taken not only on the back main camera but also in in camera.


The main body colors of Google Pixel 2 are three, "Just Black"


"Kinda Blue"


"Clearly White"


The main body color of Google Pixel 2 XL is "Just Black" and two kinds of "Black & White" of a challenging coloring whose side button is orange in black and white two tone color.


When taking pictures on a smartphone, playing with apps or listening to music, storage may become full and the following notification may be displayed.


But Google Pixel 2 for free ...


You can save as many pictures as you want in cloud storage. So, you do not have to worry about anything about "preserving photos" which is one of the reasons to put pressure on smartphone storage.


In addition, the function "Google Lens" which can search intuitively for what you see with eyes is also implemented.


If you hold the terminal over the poster etc you saw in town, you can easily know its details. For example, in the case of the following posters, it is possible to read and search letters on the poster and to search the images of the posters visual. Not only this, for example, if you shoot flowers, tell me the name of the flower, if you show something with the SSID and password of the Wi - Fi spot, automatically configure the Wi - Fi settings etc It is getting.


As the actual movement, it is like touching the Google Lens icon after taking a picture as below to display information.


In addition, the details of Google Lens are explained in more detail in the following article.

A new function "Google Lens" that displays information on the subject reflected on the camera and allows translation and Wi-Fi password recognition is announced - GIGAZINE


In addition, we also have Google's speech recognition assistant function "Google Assistant".


Google Assistant can be used at any time, and its starting method varies.


For example by voice ......


If you talk to "Ok Google" you will immediately answer the question.


Of course you can also enter text and ask questions.


In addition, since Google Pixel 2 adopts the "Active Edge" function installed in HTC's terminal, when grasping the terminal aspect ......


You can start Google Assistant.


Battery capacity is 2700 mAh for Google Pixel 2, 3500 mAh for Google Pixel 2 XL.


In addition, it is also compatible with rapid charging that can be used for about 7 hours with just 15 minutes of charging.


When listing the features of Google Pixel 2, waterproof


High-definition stereo speaker


Glass / aluminum design


High resolution display


3D gorilla glass 5


Supports portrait mode with SELPHY (in camera)


Faster fingerprint authentication sensor


Shooting in the dark


Infinite storage


AR sticker


Google Lens


Fast charging


Google Assistant


Shake reduction function when shooting movies


HDR + etc etc.


Both Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL are running the Snapdragon 835, with 4 GB of memory (RAM) and 64 GB and 128 GB of storage.

The device price is 649 dollars (about 73,000 yen) for 64 GB of Google Pixel 2 and 749 dollars (about 84,000 yen) for 128 gigabytes. Google Pixel 2 XL has 64GB of $ 849 (about 96,000 yen) and 128GB of $ 949 (about 107,000 yen). Both terminals are scheduled to begin shipping by October 17, 2017, but the release date in Japan is undecided.

Many movies that touched on the real machine of Google Pixel 2 just released have been released, so you can see what kind of atmosphere the real machine is.

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL first look - YouTube


Google Pixel 2 vs Pixel XL 2 - Hands On | Trusted Reviews - YouTube


Google Pixel 2 XL hands-on: Our first look at the new Google phone - YouTube


Also, as with iPhone, Google Pixel 2 has discontinued the earphone jack, so if you want to use 3.5 mm jack you will need to use a transducer plugged in to the USB - C port. And it seems that the converter is sold for $ 20 (about 2300 yen), and it is pointed out that "It is higher than Apple's converter (9 dollars)".

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