Google Pixel 2
The specifications, radiation measurements and practical choices for your phone.
RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.
The SAR overview.
Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue
Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →
Additional SAR values & source information
| Hotspot, cellular only (US) | 1.14 W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific source field (US) | 1.14 W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| FCC ID | NM8G011A — FCC equipment search ↗ |
| Source | RF Safe original phone profile ↗ |
| Data note | Values are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed. |
Your SAR comparison, at a glance.
Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.

RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.
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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.
Body exposure reference
Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.
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Source specifications by category. Regional models, software and availability may differ.
General
| Phone | Google Pixel 2 |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| Announced | October 4, 2017 |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Available |
| Price (historical source) | About 610 EUR |
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 (source snapshot) | 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 |
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