The Google Pixel 2 XL is the upsized version of the Pixel 2 - a six-inch display compared to five inches. But what other big things does the Pixel 2 XL bring us?
Reviews from industry events launching the Pixel 2 XL rave about the new Android Oreo, the new Operating System which takes smartphone performance to a remarkable new level. According to some, this new Pixel smartphone is how Android should operate in its purest form.
The Snapdragon chipset, combined with 4 GB of RAM, combine to make the Pixel 2 XL a very fast phone, noticeably speedier than many other smartphones occupying the higher end of the market.
A smaller feature, but a most welcome one, is the Always On feature, which means you can see the time and other notifications without having to tap the screen.
One of the big advantages of upsizing to the Pixel 2 XL is the enhanced resolution of the P-OLED display. Its 2,880 x 1,440 resolution equals a crystal-clear display, something to keep in mind if things like virtual reality gaming apps are on your wish list.
The Pixel camera is being lauded as one of the best, if not THE best, on the smartphone market. While the cameras are not dual-lens, technological features like dual-pixel for a stunning depth effect, means that the rave reviews for these cameras are justified.
Protecting all the grand features in the upsized Pixel 2 XL is improved dust and water resistance.
Manufacturer: Google
Blazing-fast speed and a brilliant camera, all in a futuristic, edge-to-edge design. The Pixel 2 XL is the best Android phone around.
Gorgeous design; Blazing fast performance; Brilliantly reliable camera; Excellent software experience; fast updates; IP67 water-resistant
No headphone jack; Display has blue tint when viewed from sides
The Pixel 2 XL is an incredible phone that grafts device experiences to life experience in simple, intuitive and smile-provoking ways.
Pure; glorious; pristine Android Oreo; Amazing camera experience; First phone to receive Google Lens; Beautiful new display and physical design,...
Some key features aren't exclusive; Not a monumental upgrade over original Pixel XL; No headphone jack; no manual camera controls; meh speakers
It's now been two weeks since the arrival of the Google Pixel 2 XL in my hands and it's time to tell you about my experience. After getting over the novelty factor, I've had time to examine the larger Pixel 2 in depth and there's certainly more to it than what appears at first glance.
Design (believe it or not; High quality cameras; Stereo Speaker; Android in its purest form; Excellent battery; Always-on display; IP67
Display; Small software bugs; Fingerprint reader; 3.5 mm headphone jack missing
Welcome to year two of Google Hardware. In 2016, Google jumped into the Android hardware space with its first self-branded device, the Google Pixel . Google's software prowess shined on the Pixel 1, offering up exclusive features like the Google Assistant, the best Android camera thanks to advanced...
Stock Android means you get a cohesive, unified interface in the OS, the Google apps, and the third-party apps, Google's optimizations mean you get unbelievable performance; This is the smoothest Android phone ever, The aluminum body feels great, and it's more durable than glass, Squeezing to open...
No 3.5mm headphone jack; On the Pixel 2 XL; you get a grainy display that looks bad in the dark and in VR; Why bother with front-facing speakers when the iPhone does just as well with a bottom-firing speaker; The smaller Pixel 2's design is downright embarrassing in 2017
Rather than build two identical Pixels this year, Google decided to make its new small smartphone a little more conservative. Make no mistake: the Pixel 2 is still an incredibly fast phone, and a clean build of Android 8.0 Oreo combined with Google's intelligent features make the device incredibly...
Excellent performance; Truly impressive camera; It's finally water resistant; Android 8.0 is powerful and accessible; eSIM works well with Project Fi; Excellent performance; Long battery life; Truly impressive camera; It's finally water resistant; Android 8.0 is powerful and accessible; eSIM works...
No microSD slot or headphone jack; Its design feels dated; Unlimited full-res photo storage only lasts three years; Middling battery life; No microSD slot or headphone jack; There are better big screens out there; Unlimited full-res photo storage only lasts three years
The Google Pixel 2 XL is a strange phone to review and provide a final verdict on. I absolutely love Google’s Pixel phones, and I love using the Pixel 2 XL. There are so many things this phone does well; so many things it does better than its competitors.
The best smartphone camera; The best version of Android; Excellent performance and battery life; Significantly improved design, and it’s now water resistant
Poor display for a flagship phone, which is really disappointing; No headphone jack; Expensive
I'm not going to pretend the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are perfect phones. The removal of the headphone jack is lame, and the smaller Pixel 2 still has too much bezel. I'd also like more control over Active Edge. If you already have always-on "OK Google" configured, the squeeze is a bit redundant.
Performance The Pixel 2 and 2 XL are consistently fast with impressively low touch latency; Build quality Solid aluminum construction with IP67 water-resistance; Battery life It's solidly above average; Software This is Google's vision of Android.
Design again The 5-inch Pixel 2 has rather large bezels; There are front-facing speakers embedded in them, but the device just looks a bit clunky, Headphone jack There isn't one on either phone, Camera again This is a minor one, but portrait mode is buggy.
Google Pixel 2 XL review: Google high-end smartphone has been dogged by controversy, but how does it really perform? Here's our review of the Pixel 2 XL.
While the Pixel 2 XL is certainly a solid all-round smartphone, there are a few little niggling issues here and there that drop it some vital points. We love the slick performance and fantastic battery life, while the funky design means it's certainly a desirable handset.
Premium performance; Two-day battery life; Slick design; Perfect photo capture
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.
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