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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Lagos, 01 Nov 2017Btw i'm not directing this comment to u in particular. I'm ... moreLol Hahaha

    Google should release 3 phones next year: a Pixel 3 XL, a regular sized Pixel 3, and a Pixel 3 Compact/Mini (4.5" screen if it has big bezels like the regular Pixel, or 5" if it will have small bezels but with same specs as the regular sized Pixel). They can steal market share from Apple and other Android brands on the compact segment of the market.

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      xXENDER FREAKXx, 01 Nov 2017Em for number 6 every smartphone not only Apple currently h... moreBtw i'm not directing this comment to u in particular. I'm just replying to the general haters out there

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        • 01 Nov 2017

        xXENDER FREAKXx, 01 Nov 2017Em for number 6 every smartphone not only Apple currently h... moreMe complain? The opposite actually. I'm wonderfully surprised :)

        Google & nearly every droid phone maker, being fully aware of the situation and being in total control, have decided that the most pure/clean/smooth Android experience is basically REMOVING all the features that made Android different/superior over the years.

        Basically following Apple's formula of business!
        Whose the copycat now huh??

        But wait... theres more. The best part of it all, is how the android fanboys & google groupies here are defending this, badly made, overpriced hardware... just like how Apple fanboys did with their "inferior, overpriced" iPhones right? As you droidfans would say :D

        Oh the sweet, sweet IRONY!

        Never thought I'd see the day Android becomes the new Apple.

        These days, I can practically take any flame on Apple and replace it with Android and it'll actually be relevant LOL!

        welcome to the dark side, new sheeps

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          • 01 Nov 2017

          DangerousDroid, 31 Oct 2017Battery life is a shame ...It manages to beat the mate 10 with a battery that is about 10% smaller.

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            • 01 Nov 2017

            Sony Fanboy Bitches, 31 Oct 2017And that folks, is why I still stand myself correct, that O... moreGreat. I also prefer IPS LCD over Amoled

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              • 01 Nov 2017

              Anonymous, 31 Oct 2017Taking pictures using beauty mode turned on and wondering w... moreWhy would they take light box photos with beauty mode on?

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                • 01 Nov 2017

                CM3, 01 Nov 2017iPhones have wireless charging now. Also, they've always ha... moreCompared to other LCD Displays : yes.
                Compared to AMOLED Displays : no.

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                  • 01 Nov 2017

                  I’m really sad where Google went with it’s Nexus, ehm, Pixel lines. They cut done on features yet hiked up the price. No Wireless charging anymore, no headphone jack, no stock Android, priced at over twice that than the latest also LG Nexus that had them all. I know it’s a very niche product, but I can’t help but be sad and look back to their good years of the past.

                  Additionally, I can’t believe the Dxo labs scored the camera so well. The sensor is a downgrade, which you can see by the noise and loss of detail on 100% preview. All of the niceness comes from the software, it’s generated, not captured. I’m not sure how I feel about that, as I would much rather simply have a better sensor. Shooting exclusively in HDR also sounds so wrong.

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                    • 01 Nov 2017

                    By the time GSMA's review had come, all sorts of issues plagued Google's latest and greatest flagships. They already had supply issues with last years Pixels and it got extra issues in Pixel 2's to deal with. Eager to see how Google does the damage control.

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                      • 01 Nov 2017

                      TheProperGentleman, 31 Oct 2017Because there are people who are willing to pay. You see, s... moreEvery organization out there does business for profits not for charity. They have every right to price their products accordingly to get profits for the company's present and future costs. No body sells any product at its manufacturing costs. That's same with OnePlus also. You can see where it started with OP1 and where it is now with OP5 or upcoming 5T. But at the end of the day, Samsung and Apple never put a restriction that everyone should buy their products only if one wants to have a smartphone, right? It's your money, your wish. You want and capable to buy a flagship, then buy it. If not there are options for every price range. Or you can wait for 6 months or till the said flagship's price falls. If you have a tendency to buy latest and greatest the moment it arrives, you are the one at loss.

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                        • 01 Nov 2017

                        lagos, 31 Oct 2017Ok, so let me get this straight... this is the greatest pur... moreiPhones have wireless charging now. Also, they've always had fantastic displays.

                          lagos, 31 Oct 2017Ok, so let me get this straight... this is the greatest pur... moreEm for number 6 every smartphone not only Apple currently have non removable battery, well good luck to u if u are the one complaining

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                            • 01 Nov 2017

                            Ian, 01 Nov 2017I agree on your opinion bout phone screen bro. heads up. Im... moreSame here, LG G5 here, upgrading for V30 once it will be available...

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                              Sony Fanboy Bitches, 31 Oct 2017And that folks, is why I still stand myself correct, that O... moreI agree on your opinion bout phone screen bro. heads up. Im an LG fan boy. my phone is lg g5.Planning to buy the lg g6 with my hard earned money.

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                                • 01 Nov 2017

                                TheProperGentleman, 31 Oct 2017Because there are people who are willing to pay. You see, s... moreAgree on you bro. these manufacturers just makes a good profit of their device than the money they spent for these handsets just because its a "flagship" device. It sucks. sad to say people are buying these phone with their hard earned money. Not a problem to those rich people.

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                                  • 01 Nov 2017

                                  Are there any comparison between Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL display color? They both want to provide accurate color, but one is using Samsung AMOLED and the other is using LG pOLED, so are they showing the same color? If not, which one more accuracy? Does this mean one of them make Google Hardware's disappointed?

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                                    • 31 Oct 2017

                                    Sony Fanboy Bitches, 31 Oct 2017Yeah. They put stereo speakers there for us to hear a mono ... moreThat is very well said. lol.

                                      Battery life is a shame ...

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                                        • 31 Oct 2017

                                        Only thing wrong with this phone is no expandable storage, headphone jack and more color options! I figure it's LGs strategy to get people to buy the V30 but really expandable storage is the only thing killing it for me!