The sequel to Google’s new and home-brewed smartphone line is here. There was a lot that we loved in the original Google Pixel last year, particularly its top-notch camera performance and speedy software.
The Pixel 2 once again lands in two flavors – a 5.0” base model and a 6.0” XL model (which this review is for), and with street exclusivity on Verizon. Despite the size difference, Google was mindful to maintain the same specs across both models. The only differences are the screens and battery capacities (and prices).
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Summary: The Pixel 2 XL is an iterative update to Google’s first home-brewed smartphone in 2016. There are numerous enhancements, such as the more reasonable screen-to-body ratio, dual front speakers, camera prowess boost, and larger battery. But these aren’t without a couple steps back in the form of questionable display quality and forgone headphone jack.
Excellent construction and in-hand feel
Stellar external audio
Support for higher fidelity wireless audio
Great battery life
Arguably the best camera in a smartphone
Best performing Android software
What We Didn’t
P-OLED screen grainy in lower brightness
Noticeable camera hump
No microSD card slot
No headphone jack
No wireless charging
Google Pixel 2 XL Official Page
Google Pixel 2 XL Specs
| Display | 6.0" (18:9 aspect ratio), P-OLED, QHD resolution (1,440x2,880) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (octa-core, 2.35 GHz, Adreno 540 GPU) |
| Memory | 4GB of RAM |
| Storage | 64GB or 128GB internal, no microSD card expansion |
| Rear Camera | 12.2MP single rear camera (f/1.8, OIS, Portrait mode) |
| Front Camera | 8MP (f/2.4 aperture, Portrait mode) |
| Battery | 3,520 mAh (non-removable) |
| Software | Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Colors | Just Black or Black & White |
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