Bottom line: Which one is better?
Bottom line: Google Pixel 2 XL is a better phone
In reviewing Moto X4 vs Pixel 2, the following key features are essential to prove google Pixel 2 XL is better; 17.33% more battery power (3520mAh vs 3000mAh), 8.75% faster CPU speed (4×2.45GHz & 4×1.9GHz), 26.89% higher pixel density 538ppi, 15.38% bigger screen size 6” vs 5.2”, 2x higher resolution (1440×2880px vs 1080×1920px), 64GB more internal storage (128GB vs 64GB), built-in optical image stabilisation and has stereo speakers.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Motorola Moto X4: DESIGN
Dustproof and water resistant; a preview of Pixel 2 vs Moto X4 shows that they are both dustproof and water resistant.
Weather sealed; the two phones weather sealed.
Thickness; the thickness of Pixel 2 XL and Moto X4 are 7.99mm and 7.9mm respectively.
Weight; the weight of the two differ with Google Pixel 2 XL weighing 175g while Motorola Moto X4 weighing 163g.
Width; the width of the two vary with Google Pixel 2 measuring 76.7mm and Motorola Moto X4 measuring 73.4mm.
Height; Google Pixel 2 XL is 157.9mm long whereas Moto X4 is 148.45mm long.
Bottom line: Google Pixel is better in design as it light in weight and slimmer making it portable to carry.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Motorola Moto X4: DISPLAY
Resolution; Moto X4 vs Pixel have substantive resolution with the former having 1080 × 1920px and the latter having a resolution of 1440 × 2880px.
Pixel density; the pixel density of Google Pixel 2 XL is 538ppi while that of Moto X4 is 424ppi.
Branded damage resistant glass; they all have branded damage resistant glass.
Screen size; both phones have varied screen sizes whereby Moto X4’s screen is 5.2” while Pixel 2 has a 6” screen.
Newer gorilla glass version; google Pixel 2 XL has 5 while Moto X4 has 3.
Motorola alone has LCD display with 3 subpixels per pixels.
Bottom line: Google Pixel 2 XL is the better because of the bigger screen interface and a better pixel density.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Motorola Moto X4: PERFORMANCE
RAM speed; RAM speed of Google Pixel 2 XL is 1688MHz (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835) while that of Motorola Moto X4 is 1333MHz (Qualcomm Snapdragon 630)
Integrated graphics; both phones have this feature.
CPU threads; google Pixel 2 XL has CPU thread of 4(Qualcomm Snapdragon 835) and Moto X4 having 8(Qualcomm Snapdragon 630)
Out-of-order execution; Google Pixel 2 XL alone has this feature.
Bottom line: Google Pixel 2 XL has a higher RAM speed that makes it a better phone.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Motorola Moto X4: CAMERAS
Megapixels; Google Pixel 2 XL has 12.2MP while Motorola Moto X4 has 12MP & 8MP.
Built-in optical image stabilization; Google Pixel 2 XL alone has this feature.
Front camera megapixels; Google Pixel 2 XL has 8MP front camera while Motorola Moto X4 has 16MP.
Video recording (main camera); both Motorola Moto X4 and Google Pixel 2 XL have 2160 ×30fps video recording on the main camera.
Widest aperture; Google Pixel 2 XL has an aperture of f/1.8 while Moto X4 has f/2.2 & f/2.
The two have same pixel size of 1.4µm.
Bottom line: Pixel 2 XL has a built-in optical image stabilization hence it’s a better phone.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Motorola Moto X4: AUDIO
While reviewing Google Pixel vs Moto X4, the features listed below are helpful;
Stereo speakers; Google Pixel 2 XL alone has stereo speakers.
Socket for 3.5mm audio jack; Motorola Moto X4 has this feature.
Number of microphones; Google Pixel 2 XL has 2 microphones while Moto X4 has 3.
Radio; Motorola Moto X4 alone has a radio
Bottom line: Google pixel is a better phone as it has stereo speakers.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Motorola Moto X4: BATTERY
Battery power; Pixel 2 XL has battery power of 3520mAh and 3000mAh for Motorola Moto X4.
Both phones have battery level indicator and supports fast charging.
Bottom line: Comparing Moto X4 vs Pixel, Pixel 2 XL has a powerful battery and makes it a better phone.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Motorola Moto X4: Special features
The two phones share the following key features; multi-user system, offline recognition, supports java, free and open source, allows app installs on the device’s external storage and have sharing intents.
Bottom line: pixel XL is slightly better in special features.
When you compare Moto X4 and Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL is the better phone because of a good battery power, faster CPU speed, higher pixel density, a bigger screen size, higher resolution, more internal storage, stereo speakers and has built-in optical image stabilization.