Google Pixel 2 XL long-term review Comments
- L KF
- tueR
Great review and write up guys.
Please try to do such long term reviews for all the flagships.
Ideally you should do for all popular models but there are just too many modes released so just focus on the flagship models first and then perhaps selected mid tier models especially the value for money make like xiaomi... How do they fare as they age.
- Thesis86
- YHc0
Pixel 2 XL was a huge disappointment that had a fatal flaw like every flagship did this year. I guess.
- NoWay
- 4Yj2
sachi, 04 Jan 2018Pixel 2 vs Iphone 8: Pixel 2: 1. Display not the best 2. Audio is crippled : No headphone j... moreIn Android world, people have options and are not tied up
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- JHMn
Great review, GSM arena. All of your conclusions match my experience with the phone. There is really nothing irritating with this phone. It just works
- John Lofwire
- 4mrJ
DonAlduck, 04 Jan 2018Two of the main things that are keeping me away from Pixel 2 XL are:
-Price
-No manual camer... moreused pixel 2 for nearly 2 months for work needs and i used camera FV-5 wich use latest google camera API ( so its even support HDR+ with full DSLR camera options ) its as optimized as the built-in camera app.
not all third party camera app are identical.
- John Lofwire
- 4mrJ
sachi, 04 Jan 2018Pixel 2 vs Iphone 8:
Pixel 2:
1. Display not the best
2. Audio is crippled : No headphone j... moreiphone slow down your phone to a crawl after 2 years with update ( they even admit it themselve )
iphone 8 design look like a 2010 phone.
Try again fanboy.
- John Lofwire
- 4mrJ
vrvly, 04 Jan 2018...expected long-term 4K recording times. 10 minutes, 30 or hour? What about how camera takes ... moreI did an hours 30 min of 4k on my essential the phone did not even get warm lol. not only sony can do this right.
- John Lofwire
- 4mrJ
Anonymous, 04 Jan 2018Display issues blown out of proportion by internet?? really GSMARENA?? No one will complain, o... moreYou must be a Samsung Fanboy.
The screen is easily 90% as good as the one on note 8 or iphone X.
Qualibration is very good.
brightness and contrast as well.
its better than any LCD and better than 2016 samsung oled.
A phone is not only the screen but also the rest of its hardware and software.
Samsung quality check is horrible.
- John Lofwire
- 4mrJ
Ultraman1966, 04 Jan 2018Not true for the WiFi networks, I transferred via USB c from my LG g5 and it didn't remember a... moreHumm they where clearly talking about switching to an older PIXEL device to the new pixel 2 and 2 xl.
read plz before ranting..
1899304- ithehappy
- g3a1
That display is pathetic, get over it. In comparison with iPhone X especially, and when paying premium price display quality should be premium as well.
Though still the best software experience around and along with best camera, that's the reason I am keeping my Marlin for another year.
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- daveed
- N@C$
I also prefer the long-term review over the normal review. When it comes to normal reviews I usually only read the intro page and conclusion page, because the conclusion and intro pages summarize the main points made in all the in-between pages. The long term at least gives the extra info of how the device fares in the practical realm, and has links to the in-depth info. I read many gsmarena reviews, so I got tired of reading the same similar in-depth in-between pages again and again, better to just have links to those pages.
- Anonymous
- 3C0B
Screen isn't that bad.
Price $899.
I can't imagine how on earth I could pay $899 for Pixel 2 XL and tolerate bad screen (and other issues) , even if it's not as bad as many say. Asking this price ,asking premium for phone, the company should deliver a complete, faultless product.
- Anonymous
- 3C0B
sachi, 04 Jan 2018Pixel 2 vs Iphone 8:
Pixel 2:
1. Display not the best
2. Audio is crippled : No headphone j... more1. iPhone 8 has LCD.
2. You either have have to use dongle or buy an lightning headphone which isn't compatible to your laptop, tablet , iPod, your friend's Android smartphone etc. It's Funny how you lscking 3.5mm jack is Pixel's conm but iPhone's pro.
3. Software update, which slows down a phone? Yeah, sure, I will take it.
Go for Galaxy S8/S8+. You don't have better phone right now.
p.s Not a Samsung fan (used to be nokia one).
- 303tk4
- TGca
sachi, 04 Jan 2018Pixel 2 vs Iphone 8:
Pixel 2:
1. Display not the best
2. Audio is crippled : No headphone j... moreI used to be happy with iPhone for four years but once get my hand on the latest Android flagship I can't go back to iOS.
Android spoiled me, it's more snappier and a lot more versatile.
It does what I want smartphone to do while iOS doesn't.
- Luanht
- JS{w
sachi, 04 Jan 2018Pixel 2 vs Iphone 8:
Pixel 2:
1. Display not the best
2. Audio is crippled : No headphone j... moreBecause Apple does not give you any freedom with their device and you objectively don't recieve the best display and subjectvely don't have the "attractive UI". Android is still the king of customisation and uniqueness.
In the end you choose whatever you want but you still can't say the iPhone is the better phone because of those features you've mentioned. If I go the same route as you I can say that using an iPhone is like living in a dictatorship. You don't get to say nothing, you don't get to have opnions or wishes, you interact wiht what they want only. You do what they say you can do. So sad.
- TheLostWanderer
- 3qEV
It's a shame that phone that expensive, and made by Google which is creator of android sucks that much. Really nasty screen issues, no headphone jack or SD slot, ultimativley bad audio on headphones, buggy software, no wireles charging and finally the looks of the phone is so immensely ugly that it makes your eyes water. It has got a good camera, but everything else pretty much sucks.
- Luan
- JS{w
Please, please, pleeeeease continue writing reviews like this one. I loved the way you guys aproached the device and how the topics were evaluated. That was exactly what I was searching for moths now, the correct way to write a long-term review. I thank you so much for this, you have no idea how much that review made me happy ; )
For now, I just wish you post more long-term reviews like that, I'm especially eager to hear about the Galaxy S8 now that it has been almost a year since it's launch.
Again, thank you and keep up with the good work. Peace.
- TheLostWanderer
- 3qEV
sachi, 04 Jan 2018Pixel 2 vs Iphone 8: Pixel 2: 1. Display not the best 2. Audio is crippled : No headphone j... moreExactly. Go for iPhone!
336535- DonAlduck
- m5R5
Two of the main things that are keeping me away from Pixel 2 XL are:
-Price
-No manual camera
Though, the price can be dealt with, with a little savings here and there, the camera doesn't have manual (pro) features that I would basically be using most of the time. One can argue that I could simply just get a DSLR or any other camera, but how could I possibly fit that in my pocket when I'm on the go and literally trying to capture moments?
Unfortunately, 3rd party apps are not the best optimised applications - not the most popular and recommended ones for sure. The best camera app will always be the one a manufacturer provides - so it's the most optimised one - unfortunately my experience with 3rd parties have been rather bad so far on any high-end devices.
The headphone jack doesn't really bother me, I agree with Apple removing it and supporting Bluetooth and other wireless technologies to take place of the jack. Dongle life will likely only exist for a couple of years (just as is with USB-C only devices like laptops etc) - and many years for those who have a professional, high-end headphones.
- sachi
- HsIb
Pixel 2 vs Iphone 8:
Pixel 2:
1. Display not the best
2. Audio is crippled : No headphone jack, buggy bluetooth.
3. Only 3 years of software update.
4. Bland boring unattractive UI.
Iphone 8:
1. Display is the best.
2. Bluetooth works best. Audio via lightning jack is good.
3. 5 years software update
4. Attractive UI.
Why should one go for pixel 2 ?
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