Two of the much-awaited smartphones that are expected to roll out in 2017 are OnePlus 5 and Google Pixel 2. Comparing the devices side by side, which between the two fares better in specs, features, and price among others?

OnePlus devices were able to penetrate the competitive world of the smartphone market when it introduced itself as an affordable flagship phone offering top of the line specs and features only available to high-end smartphones in the market. In the years that followed, the company continued with their flagship killer set of devices that threaten most high-end smartphones.

Meanwhile, Google's Pixel smartphone was an absolute hit when it reached the shelves in October 2016. Analysts dubbed the device as the stiffest rival of Apple's iPhone 7. The official confirmation coming from Rick Osterloh of Google's Hardware Department about the release of Google Pixel 2 was made during MWC 2017.

With the confirmed release from both OnePlus 5 and Google Pixel 2, consumers are now comparing the devices. To help you make a better judgment, we provide the key specs and features as well the respective prices.

The Google Pixel 2

The Google Pixel 2 is another flagship device that will roll out loaded with innovative specs and features. Among them is the device's 18:9 QHD + Display. It will have a Snapdragon 835 and will have Quick Charge 4.0. Massive upgrade in the previous device's camera is also anticipated as speculations are rife that Google will integrate a sensor that works well even with low light photography. Moreover, the upcoming Google Pixel 2 will run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.

The OnePlus 5

The upcoming OnePlus 5 smartphone device is expected to be packed with iPhone killer specs and features at launch say PC Advisor. Reportedly, the device will have a dual-edge screen with 16-megapixel selfie camera. Aside from the front camera, it will also have a 23-megapixel rear camera. In addition, the device will allegedly have a large 4,000mAh battery and 8 GB of RAM.