Rating 4.2 73 reviews

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.

Manufacturer: Google
bit.com.au
8 years ago

The Pixel 2 XL is arguably the Google phone Android fans have been waiting for since the debut of its predecessor, the Pixel XL, some twelve months ago. Amid a strong lineup of Android handsets this year, such as Samsung's Galaxy S8, the Pixel 2 XL is available for pre-order from today (20 October...
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Techgoondu
8 years ago

Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB, Just Black) - Grade (Excellent) review

After the success of the original Pixel, it’s easy to see why the next Google phone is so hyped up before its launch. A day in your hands and the Pixel 2 XL is so clearly the pure Google experience that fans of its Android system and online services seek.
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expertreviews.co.uk
8 years ago

Google Pixel 2 XL: Bigger isn't always better

The Pixel 2 XL releases next month, but is Google's plus-sized flagship really better than last year's effort?
Pros:
  • Superb camera quality
  • Great design
Cons:
  • Expensive
  • Terrible display
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Android Police
8 years ago

Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL review: The best gets (mostly) better

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.
Pros:
  • 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.
Cons:
  • 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.
Read more on Android Police
review.goodgearguide.com.au
8 years ago

Pixel 2 XL review: A.I. magic on a 6-inch display

You'll want the Google Pixel 2 XL if you're looking for the purest, most elegant Android experience possible in a 6-inch phone. You'll want the Pixel 2 XL if you're looking for a stunning display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, amazing portrait photography, and a ton of surprise-and-delight features made...
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Recombu
8 years ago

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.
Pros:
  • Premium performance
  • Two-day battery life
  • Slick design
  • Perfect photo capture
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Ars Technica
8 years ago

Pixel 2 and 2 XL review-The best Android phone you can buy

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...
Pros:
  • 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...
Cons:
  • 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
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THE INQUIRER
8 years ago

In fact, the Google Pixel 2 XL is arguably the best Android smartphone on the market right now thanks to its blazing-fast performance, slick Oreo OS and 12MP single-camera that, somehow, manages to outperform even its highest-specced competitors.
Pros:
  • Great design
  • gorgeous OLED display
  • blazing-fast performance
  • market-leading camera
  • decent battery life
  • Android Oreo
Cons:
  • No headphone jack
  • Active Edge is gimmicky
  • poor viewing angles
  • the price
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gizmodo.in
8 years ago

When Google released the Pixel last year, it was taking a stand. No longer would Google hardware be tainted with the brands and logos of other companies, even if behind the scenes, Google still needed help from those same companies to actually build its phones.
Pros:
  • Dual front speakers
  • pure Android experience No headphone jack
  • smaller Pixel 2 still looks clunky and has mediocre battery life
Cons:
  • No headphone jack
  • smaller Pixel 2 still looks clunky and has mediocre battery life
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Gizmodo
8 years ago

Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB, Just Black) - Grade (Excellent) review

Pros:
  • Dual front speakers, pure Android experience
Cons:
  • No headphone jack, smaller Pixel 2 still looks clunky and has mediocre battery life
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