Google Pixel 2 XL long-term review

03 January 2018
This long-term review is going to take a deeper dive into what it’s like to actually live with the Pixel 2 XL, as the main and only phone, for a few weeks (three, to be precise). We’ll try to answer the questions you might have about the device, regarding things that aren’t covered in our proper review. For example, can you actually get used to that screen? Learn to enjoy it even? Is the Pixel 2 XL a huge improvement over its predecessor? Does it really take such amazing pictures? (OK, so you probably know the answer to the last one). We’ll also cover how easy it is to set up and let you know about any niggles and issues we’ve encountered in day to day use. Let’s jump in and find out if the Pixel 2 XL really is worth your hard earned cash.

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  • Anonymous
  • F0B
  • 21 Jun 2023

How strong is the battery for Google Pixel 2XL

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    • Valar
    • 8xS
    • 18 Sep 2022

    Long Time Revision.........is The Star.

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      • Jayson
      • Yd6
      • 16 Feb 2022

      Anonymous, 09 Feb 2021After 1 years and 2 month, the system crash. I don't s... moreI think it's battery because the cold shutdown me phone at first at 20% like you and now it's closer to 50% and the battery is internal so can't be changed

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        • Zeke
        • IJK
        • 16 Nov 2021

        The Google Pixel 2XL is the best Smartphone I ever owned. I still have it, and it's still as fast as it was on day one. I have no intentions of parting with it (unless the hardware fails).

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          • Anonymous
          • tZ0
          • 09 Feb 2021

          After 1 years and 2 month, the system crash. I don't sure whether the battery or software problem...but during the battery 20% ,it suddenly shutdown. The charging port can't be use same as the audio jack. After reboot and resetting factory. The charging port and audio jack can be use but still wonder what is happening here and I realized also the battery lost 7% in 5 hour without using it.

            Still one of the best phones on the market, the screen is QHD is only 6 inches not the gargantuan blurry 6.5+ inches FHD+ display that most smartphone companies seem to think it's clever to manufacture these days. The Snapdragon 835 is still plenty fast for everything these days, stereo speakers aren't that common but are a wonderful addition to an Android device, big battery plus number 1 smartphone camera. The Pixel 2XL still delivers everything a person would want in an Android phone in 2020!!!

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              • Anonymous
              • 3@A
              • 18 Dec 2018

              the battery is bad. i had 4.5hours Svrren on time on ly after android 9 update pls fix this issue.

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                • Aravind
                • Mai
                • 17 Dec 2018

                Does it supports esim and how to activate esim

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                  • Anonymous
                  • xtS
                  • 16 Dec 2018

                  How can I get Google px2 screen to buy for my Google phone

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                    • Anonymous
                    • qiI
                    • 14 Sep 2018

                    Guys It is 2018, the disign look old, give us something fancy and good looking.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • Ibx
                      • 13 Sep 2018

                      Guys It is 2018, the disign look old, give us something fancy and good looking.

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                        • Dyerrm
                        • IK1
                        • 26 Jul 2018

                        AnonD-26314, 04 Jan 2018Not true for the WiFi networks, I transferred via USB c fro... moreIt was only pixel 2 pixel that that worked please read before you comment

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                          • GSMArenaReader
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                          • 29 Apr 2018

                          AnonD-26314, 04 Jan 2018Not true for the WiFi networks, I transferred via USB c fro... moreI believe they said Pixel-to-Pixel, because I am too, is hoping they would tackle that part when switching from other smartphones to Pixel.

                            Just having a beer, 08 Jan 2018You are really serious? Yes, the screen may have some minor... more Have some water instead.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • qNg
                              • 16 Jan 2018

                              Anonymous, 05 Jan 2018I'm a sucker for timely security updates (love my nexus 5x)... moreWaiting is a smart move.

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                                • AnonD-730285
                                • 0BS
                                • 12 Jan 2018

                                Please solve the charging Problem..
                                Because still its have charging issue 0% to 100%...
                                Even its have QUICK CHARG 4.0 its take 2 hour 32 minit for full charged...
                                But google pixel xl take only 1hour 42minit...

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                                  • Sergiu
                                  • 0Ca
                                  • 11 Jan 2018

                                  Anonymous, 07 Jan 2018The best in terms of software upgrades and security fixes, ... moreI really think that Google doesn't want to make this a phone that sells very well. Of course they will not decline any extra money from it.

                                  My opinion is that Google just tries to showcase where it wants for the Android phones to go, set a general direction and let the manufacturers decide on customization.
                                  Google moneys come in the vast majority from publicity (adwords I think is called) and usage of their services and not from selling devices.

                                    Anonymous, 10 Jan 2018You still don't get the message. The Pixel is the most crip... moreYou forgot to mention ton of bugs with every update...

                                      AnonD-696746, 09 Jan 2018nothing to complain i used a tripod to take pictures of str... moreThanks a lot! I think I will re-consider it and sleep on it :) That said, it's more than likely I'll swap my current LG G6 for the XL in the very near future. I'll wait a couple months and see what the others come up with though.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • IW@
                                        • 10 Jan 2018

                                        AnonD-696746, 09 Jan 2018nexus and pixel never had SD card btw so they cannot return... moreYou still don't get the message. The Pixel is the most crippled android phone that doesn't sell because Google is stubborn giving it the usual features found in almost all android phones - sd card, true dual sim, headphone jack at the very least. And it costs a lot more than other flagships WITH MUCH LESS to OFFER and nothing special or exclusive about its version of vanilla Android.

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