Google Pixel 2 XL review

30 October 2017
Google has come a long way since the days of Nexus smartphones. This is only the second iteration of the Google Pixel and it shows how much Google’s software and hardware have evolved in the past year. Both Pixel smartphones got a refined, yet simpler appearance. This review is specifically for the larger Pixel 2 XL. We’ll be reviewing the smaller Pixel 2, separately.

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  • 11 Nov 2019

Anonymous, 07 Nov 2018I can't seem to find a good screen saver that stays on my p... morethat's a shame

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    • Anonymous
    • vGB
    • 21 Feb 2019

    Shab, 06 Jan 2019Does the pixel2 xl come with e-sim in India?No it doesn't

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      • Shab
      • D0Y
      • 06 Jan 2019

      Does the pixel2 xl come with e-sim in India?

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        • Anonymous
        • IJe
        • 07 Nov 2018

        I can't seem to find a good screen saver that stays on my phone.. I have had 3 different glass pieces on my phone and they pop off I have had two different soft pliable screensavers on and after just a little bit of time they peel off.

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          • Anonymous
          • k2K
          • 24 Sep 2018

          Abdell, 22 Feb 2018I have a question After update who is the best screen pixe... morePixel 2 AMOLED of course

            Anonymous, 11 Sep 2018is there any way to shoot long exposure with the pixel 2?? nope cuz it doest have manual control..but u can download a third party app that gives u manual control and shoot long exposure...huaweis phones got their one long exposure modes

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              • Anonymous
              • tes
              • 11 Sep 2018

              is there any way to shoot long exposure with the pixel 2??

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                • Abdell
                • rm2
                • 22 Feb 2018

                I have a question
                After update who is the best screen pixel 2 xl with p-oled or pixel 2 with amoled ?!?
                Plz someone answer my questin.

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                  • AnonD-711468
                  • 3Ai
                  • 23 Nov 2017

                  Anonymous, 23 Nov 2017Except it's not slow. You are just full of bias and hate. I'm full of charts and knowledge. SD 835 losing to ALL flagship SoC of 2017, one particular even kills it with posting twice the single core score:

                  https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_x-review-1681p5.php

                  Heck it hardly wins over last year's (exynos 8890):
                  https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8-review-1603p6.php

                  It's one of the most underwhelming releases in the history of SoCs. Single Core performance literally remained constant and GPU performance hardly improved. A rare moneygrab, a rare in being so f'n obvious and people still falling for it.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • kXE
                    • 23 Nov 2017

                    AnonD-711468, 21 Nov 2017"Google has went with the industry standard for premium sma... moreExcept it's not slow. You are just full of bias and hate.

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                      • AnonD-711468
                      • 3Ai
                      • 21 Nov 2017

                      "Google has went with the industry standard for premium smartphones of 2017"

                      SD 835 and 4GB is not the industry standard.

                      I mean SD 835 is slow, but there's nothing you can do about it, sadly it's a monopoly.
                      But for RAM you *can* do something and most did. Most are having at least 6GB of ram this year around.

                      The first thing that becomes obsolete on a phone (after the battery) is the RAM amount. With the continuous onslaught of RAM hungry apps and OS revisions, you're not future proof using such a low amount. In fact you it's not even enough for now even if you want a zippy experience.

                      It's been shown time and again that RAM is the most important thing if you want a zippy phone (no reloads). Apparently Apple , Google and Samsung never listen (the most RAM averse companies are interestingly enough the most expensive too), ending up giving the slowest everyday experience (plenty of reloads). Dumb move for a $1000 phone, you should have flagship specs at that price...

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                        • Anonymous
                        • kXE
                        • 16 Nov 2017

                        AnonD-714862, 11 Nov 2017Pixel 2 & XL has NFC. Screen issue is media hype. For d... moreObviously they NFC. But display issues are obvioulsy real.
                        And no it is not the best phone. Its decent. But its the most over priced and not the best.

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                          • wdK
                          • 11 Nov 2017

                          AnonD-625786, 02 Nov 2017Really liking the Pixel 2 XL, but it is unfortunate that it... morePixel 2 & XL has NFC. Screen issue is media hype. For daily usage it the beast phone anybody can get.

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                            • wdK
                            • 11 Nov 2017

                            Hello, Guys screen issus is over hyped by media for some reason. I went to store and it looked good. In terms of after sales support, google support is damn good. Who will accept refund for pixel xl after using it for almost one year for a simple hardware issue(i think it is not even an issue, they refunded because i was not satisfied with earlier hardware fix). They did help in getting the entire refund. I really loved the support. I honestly dont care bout wireless charging because 7hrs charging in 15min is more than enough for me. Start checking user reviews after use, you will understand the worth of picel 2 xl. I have pre-ordered mine. I cant wait to get my hands on it.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • L0t
                              • 09 Nov 2017

                              How can you completly ignore the lack of wireless charging?

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                                • AnonD-625786
                                • iKK
                                • 06 Nov 2017

                                Anonymous, 06 Nov 2017It has NFC. That's what Android pay uses.My bad! Still disappointed with the screen, tho.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • j5$
                                  • 06 Nov 2017

                                  AnonD-625786, 02 Nov 2017Really liking the Pixel 2 XL, but it is unfortunate that it... moreIt has NFC. That's what Android pay uses.

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                                    • tu6
                                    • 04 Nov 2017

                                    chocolate bar again

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • kXE
                                      • 04 Nov 2017

                                      Pixelfan56, 04 Nov 2017The phone is super fast and snappy in practical use I ne... moreYou can say the same thing about a number of other devices. Most of which offer more and cost a lot less.
                                      The 2Xl is severely over priced making it the iPhone of Android.

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                                        • Pixelfan56
                                        • knf
                                        • 04 Nov 2017

                                        The phone is super fast and snappy in practical use

                                        I never notice the blue tint unless I purposely tilt the phone to look for it

                                        My battery life is crazy good

                                        Let's just say this camera is pretty damn good as well

                                        Best phone I've owned