Google Pixel 2 XL 64GB
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?
Optimum Android Performance
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.
Speed...Lots Of Speed
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.
Always On Is Always Handy
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.
Crystal Clear P-OLED Display
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.
Not Dual-Lens, But Dual Pixel
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.
Keeping Dust and Water Out
Protecting all the grand features in the upsized Pixel 2 XL is improved dust and water resistance.
A newer model Google Pixel 3 XL 128GB was released in August 2018.
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Google Pixel 2 XL
Buying a Pixel 2 XL may be a little out of your comfort zone, because it isn't sold directly by most carriers. But it's worth it. Verizon sells the 64GB Pixel 2 XL directly for $849.99 or $35.41 per month. But that model has bloatware and a locked bootloader.- Excellent battery life
- Terrific low-light camera performance
- Elegant Google software
- Great build
- No headphone jack or microSD card slot
- Lacks Band 71 for expanded T-Mobile coverage
- Screen quality has caused drama
In case you skipped right to the conclusion, here's what you need to know. There aren't a ton of things that separate the Pixel 2 from the Pixel 2 XL, so the model you choose will most likely depend on whether you want a big or small screen.
- Best-in-class camera All-day battery life IP67 certified Loud and clear front-facing speakers Easy-to-use and practical Android experience Fluid
- quick performance Google is finally good at designing smartphones 64 GB of base storage Active Edge is very useful
- The Pixel 2 feels like the lesser option due to large bezels Pixel 2 XL's display feels like a step down from the Pixel XL's No headphone jack No USB Type-C headphones in the box High price tag While useful
- Active Edge should have more features
Google's Nexus devices gave Android fans the experience of a stock UI, at a time when manufacturers and carriers were forcing heavy custom skins and bloatware onto the devices they sold. The Nexus phones found their share of fans by striking a good balance between price and performance.
Google Pixel 2 XL
The Google Pixel 2 XL has its moments, but its display could easily be a deal breaker for some. It has an excellent camera, but it is somewhat inconsistent.- Good camera
- Smooth and fluid performance
- Now Playing is awesome
- Camera is inconsistent
- Undersaturated display with poor viewing angles
- Larger form factor than needed
Google Pixel 2 XL review: Solid performance, spectacular camera
It hasn’t been the kind of start Google would have anticipated with the Pixel 2 smartphones. They can’t be called teething troubles exactly but in its defence, the review unit we got didn’t suffer from most of the reported issues and problems.
Whether it was through the beloved Nexus line-up or last year's Pixel and Pixel XL, Google branded smartphones have always been looked forward to. The Pixel duo from 2016 changed a lot for Google's flagship smartphone range, making it more Google and less manufacturer-influenced.
Google Pixel 2 XL Review – My New Favourite Android Phone
The Google Pixel 2 XL is my new phone. I liked it that much I went out and bought one, so that should tell you everything you need to know about what I think about this handset. Is it perfect? No. But then nothing is, really.- Amazing Camera
- Excellent Battery Life
- Great Software
- First In Line For Updates
- Masses of Power
- Better Design
- Great Call Quality
- Loud Front-Facing Speakers
- No Headphone Jack
- OLED Display Isn't As Good As Samsung's
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
Google Pixel 2 XL review: It's all in the optimization
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
Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB, Just Black) - Grade (Excellent) review
I love the experience of using the Pixel 2 XL and the unique matt body texture. It does feel a little broad on the hand, despite having the same 6-inch 18:9 display spec as LG V30, but just stick a Popsocket behind and you should be able to handle this phablet comfortably.
