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Yes, yes, it's possible to love a phone. Heck, you sleep next to it, don't you? Rate this thread to indicate your love for the Google Pixel 2 XL, all things considered. A higher rating indicates that the Google Pixel 2 XL is an incredible phone that you enjoy tremendously. You love it.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

Great upgrade for me coming from Nexus 6P.

Coming from Moto X Pure. Totally digging it. Having to get used to thinner phone overall but the speed of this thing is awesome and everything just works

fantastic so far!

Best in the West! ???️

Come from Pixel XL and minus the headphone jack I love it

wow this thing is fast and I love the camera and stereo speakers!

I come from Pixel. Everything is so much better. The blue tint doesn't bother me much, either.

Coming from a Nexus 6, loved that phone to death. I tried to get a Galaxy s8+ but without root, I couldn't do it. After playing with the pixel 2xl, I'll be returning the s8+. Wasn't worth it. I have no problems with my 2 xl. I don't really care too much about with my screen getting a slight time of blue when seen at off angles (please, it looks great when you are actually LOOKING at the device). It has realistic colors overall too. Nothing with a huge amount of contrast.
I dislike the overall feel of the device, but I always have a case on mine, so no worries there.
It charged the same as any other device I have and I don't use wireless charging ever, besides, it is usually slower overall than plugging it in.
Literally no other problems I've noticed with my unit. I plan of keeping it, and when Google decides too send an ota to fix software issues I'll already be on a custom rom and not care anyway. If there is a huge problem and in need of a recall, I'm relatively sure Google will provide proper compensation. I'm not really worried.

Coming from a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 with a 15 chip (BL unlockable) I'm obviously loving this device. I installed the Quick Settings app to enable immersive mode "just in case" for the nav buttons. Got mine on 10/23. Charges fast with the included charger, latest camera app update fixed selfie portrait problems. No display issues other than the blue off axis tint. Overall happy.

Absolutely loving mine! The in hand feel is off the charts, a sure handed grip without a case and flat sides that you can actually grip. The PXL2 is so much more comfortable to use than my Note 8, looks like Swappa will have a new listing.

Love mine as well. I don't have much of a blue tint (slightly more than the original Pixel XL). I think the screen is otherwise awesome. I like the coloring and unless you're comparing to a highly-saturated screen, you won't notice.
It's very fast, has awesome battery life, can't go wrong with Pure Android, and the camera is out-of-this-world. I use Bluetooth headphones, so no worries without a jack (haven't used a headphone jack in over two years). I think this is a very worthy upgrade and people who are canceling or returning because of screen issues, I would say to reconsider and if your screen is truly bad, RMA it versus returning it altogether. I think there was a bad batch.

This badboy is sweet! XL 2 is rocking!

On the other thread guys are complaining of poor charging speeds, how Is it for you guys enjoying the phone?

marvi0 said:
On the other thread guys are complaining of poor charging speeds, how Is it for you guys enjoying the phone?
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The first night i had it i woke up after having it charging for 6 hours and it was only at 88%. Unplugged it and plugged it back in and it went to 100%
Updated to the 8.1 beta and my charging is all back to normal now

I love how fast this phone boots up. The display is fine for me too.
What could be the deal breaker is the bluetooth microphone issue. I use my headset daily.

Coming from a Nexus 5X, this phone is exactly what I've been wanting. I really would be love the design of the 2 XL in the "regular" size but I'll take it. The bigger screen and battery is worth the larger size.
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I am so blown away by this phone. Everything, the speed, the screen, the battery....I can't imagine anything better.
All I need now is to root. After going years without ads, it's tough. I MIGHT stay stock if I can just get used to the ads, but it seems overwhelming. I would have no problem paying a flat rate for apps and such so that they would be ad-free, but so many do not offer that. Never realized how bogged down many sites are with ads.

I am loving this phone. I went from a Nexus 6P to this phone and I am blown away.

I love it so far. The screen is meh, but nowhere near as bad as people say. It's blazing fast and everything works. My only real complaint so far is that fast charging is pretty slow.

Pixel xl vs essential

Anyone make the switch? To be honest, I'm still very happy with my pixel xl. Camera is relevant and the ux/ui performance is still top notch.
I'm thinking this would be a side-grade and not really an upgrade?
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I just picked up an Essential to replace an HTC 10. For me, I was looking at used Pixel XL's (128GB) and new Essential Phone since they're around the same pricepoint.
What came down to it for me was the Snapdragon 835, new/fresh battery, and probably less warranty issues with a brand new phone.

I have a Nexus 6p and I bought an Essential phone and I'm selling the Essential because the camera quality was poorer (even with g cam trying optimizing it, pictures have a slight yellow hue and the picture is a little bit less sharp, while the Nexus 6p often have the best colors right off the bat) and the passage from AMOLED back to LCD was meh. Plus you gonna still have the update faster if you stick to the Pixel. But the build quality is fantastic.

cityle said:
Plus you gonna still have the update faster if you stick to the Pixel. But the build quality is fantastic.
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Yeah, the Pixel got the November update on Monday. We had to wait until Tuesday.

spotmark said:
Yeah, the Pixel got the November update on Monday. We had to wait until Tuesday.
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But there is still no Oreo, while i have it on my Nexus 6p since September (and I need the LDAC support of Oreo)

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Yeah, the Pixel got the November update on Monday. We had to wait until Tuesday.
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Yeah, I was surprised how quickly essential got that out. But I think he is also referring to os updates. I'm running 8.1 on my pixel. It'll be a while before essential pushes that out.
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I sold my pixel for the essential.
The pixel camera app is much quicker and more reliable than essentials. As far as picture quality goes, indoors, when trying to capture more fine details the Pixel camera definitely wins. In good lighting and outdoors I can't tell a difference between the 2.
In terms of everything else the essential is better. Build quality and materials are better. More storage for less money. Performance is better on the essential. The essential is easier to tote around and use one handed because the bezels are smaller. If it wasn't for essential taking so long to improve the camera app then I would say it is the best smartphone experience I have had. And I have had a lot. Like over 20 easily.
Also I went through 6 pixels. The first one had paint chipping issues like nothing I have ever seen. The second one had a faulty speaker. The third one had radio issues. The 4th had fast charge issues. The 5th had issues with overheating to the point where I couldn't hold the device. And I am not a heavy user. And the 6th I sold as soon as it came in.

ryaleon87 said:
I sold my pixel for the essential.
The pixel camera app is much quicker and more reliable than essentials. As far as picture quality goes, indoors, when trying to capture more fine details the Pixel camera definitely wins. In good lighting and outdoors I can't tell a difference between the 2.
In terms of everything else the essential is better. Build quality and materials are better. More storage for less money. Performance is better on the essential. The essential is easier to tote around and use one handed because the bezels are smaller. If it wasn't for essential taking so long to improve the camera app then I would say it is the best smartphone experience I have had. And I have had a lot. Like over 20 easily.
Also I went through 6 pixels. The first one had paint chipping issues like nothing I have ever seen. The second one had a faulty speaker. The third one had radio issues. The 4th had fast charge issues. The 5th had issues with overheating to the point where I couldn't hold the device. And I am not a heavy user. And the 6th I sold as soon as it came in.
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Which pixel did you have?
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Xl

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Xl
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Original or 2nd gen? I had my earpiece speaker blow on my og xl.. had it bl unlocked but it was a Verizon model.. replacement from google had updated bl so i couldnt unlocked and i dumped it.. pre-order 2 xl.. then cancelled a few days before it shipped because of all of the screen issues.....my ph-1 will be here Monday.. cant wait
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The original. I thought about getting the Pixel 2 but the high price and screen issues keeps me away. If a phone cost nearly $1000 it better be perfect.

I think I ended up with the Essential Phone partly by choice and partly by accident. I'm a Sprint customer. My old Galaxy S5 was broken, I needed a phone that was cheap, as up to date as possible, and available NOW. That was early September. The PH-1 was by far the cheapest option for me to buy through Sprint.
There's a lot to love and a lot to hate. The camera app has gotten better but won't be winning any awards pretty much ever. That said, it's decent. The phone's form factor is small, which means it can fit into a pocket where a Pixel XL won't. As a longtime Samsung owner I love the pure android ability to get rid of bloat, but I'm used to a much more reliable experience and a much better looking screen. I love the huge screen on a tiny phone, but LCD is just so pedestrian at this point. I was always running out of internal space on my Samsung, so it's awesome to have 128GB internal. It's annoying that SD card support and phone jack weren't included. It's probably the best looking phone out there right now, which is kinda cool. Sadly, it's very buggy. It loses connection with my android watch and I've had to completely wipe and reconnect it a few times already. There is no "press the _____ button" to activate Google Assistant" option (as least not that I know of) which is a bit of a downer. Voice recognition is super buggy. The phone says it's listening, but you have to wait of few seconds because it will miss the first few words you say. It also takes about 5 words voice-to-text, then just simply stops taking/writing anymore words. You have to cancel and hit the microphone icon again to get it another 5 words , wash rinse repeat. The touchscreen tends to be unresponsive. It's gotten a bit better since the last patch, but it's still not great. It would have been nice if the fingerprint scanner doubled as a home button like LG does. Finding a case for the Essential Phone was a nightmare, but they're pretty easy to find now. The phone SHOULD BE one of the fastest phones on the market, but instead it's laggy. And one of the biggest reasons to get the Essential Phone -- clip on modules -- is kindof a nothingburger at this point. Honestly, I wish I could have held out for an LG V30+, but it wasn't out yet.

i'm also hesitating...

Just to chime in I got this coming from the pixel, not XL. I really like this phone, especially on the 8.1 beta. Its a great little handset, feels awesome, much better battery than anything Google has, and very snappy. I also had wicked issues flashing anything on my pixel. No trouble so far with the essential for me.

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Just to chime in I got this coming from the pixel, not XL. I really like this phone, especially on the 8.1 beta. Its a great little handset, feels awesome, much better battery than anything Google has, and very snappy. I also had wicked issues flashing anything on my pixel. No trouble so far with the essential for me.
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What do you think about the photo and video?

ggh95 said:
What do you think about the photo and video?
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Despite all the negative press, the pictures aren't bad. Their not as good as the pixel, true, but I don't use a phone as my main source for high quality pictures. I know many folks do simply because they always have their phone on them. The bottom line is, no one is going to look at a picture you took with this phone and think, "ew, did your 5-year old draw that?" It works just fine.

I heard about this phone early this year did some research and decided to buy it from Amazon on Jan 24th. I came from a Galaxy S6 and it was a good phone (battery was getting bad) but this phone is head and shoulders better! Especially now that we are running the Oreo B8.1! It is super stable and smooth much more than my old Galaxy S6. I was thinking of trying the Oneplus 5t or maybe the new Huawei Mate 10 pro but I am not sure I will be any happier. Never had the Pixel or 2 If they looked this good I'd buy tomorrow!

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What do you think about the photo and video?
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with gcam its very good but very bad stabilization for videos

sabi95190 said:
with gcam its very good but very bad stabilization for videos
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What app has good stabilization?

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What app has good stabilization?
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gcam

Is the Pixel 2 still worth getting??

Hi I would like to ask pixel 2 users their opinion on if the device is still worth buying, as due to my contract only being due to finish next month i have been unable to get it earlier, so if you were me coming from the nexus 5x at this point in time would you get the pixel 2 ??
Thanks in advance for your opnions.

kevtrysmoddin said:
Hi I would like to ask pixel 2 users their opinion on if the device is still worth buying, as due to my contract only being due to finish next month i have been unable to get it earlier, so if you were me coming from the nexus 5x at this point in time would you get the pixel 2 ??
Thanks in advance for your opnions.
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Just upgraded from the Droid turbo yesterday.
It is a very zippy device, I'm pretty happy with it thus far.
If I had my pick, I would probably have gone htc u11 but it is fairly pricy.
My second affordable choice to the pixel 2 was htc10. If you get it and you are Verizon be sure to unlock the bootloader before updating.

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Just upgraded from the Droid turbo yesterday.
It is a very zippy device, I'm pretty happy with it thus far.
If I had my pick, I would probably have gone htc u11 but it is fairly pricy.
My second affordable choice to the pixel 2 was htc10. If you get it and you are Verizon be sure to unlock the bootloader before updating.
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I'm in the UK so I should be ok there thank you for your feedback

It is definitely worth the upgrade. In fact, I also own a galaxy s8 (through work) and much prefer to use my pixel 2. I'm rooted and unlocked, though that doesn't add a whole lot to phones anymore. I have magisk, viper4android, and a few tweaks (still passing safetynet) but even without that it's still an awesome phone!

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It is definitely worth the upgrade. In fact, I also own a galaxy s8 (through work) and much prefer to use my pixel 2. I'm rooted and unlocked, though that doesn't add a whole lot to phones anymore. I have magisk, viper4android, and a few tweaks (still passing safetynet) but even without that it's still an awesome phone!
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Thanks I run a similar set up on my Nexus 5x so that's great to hear

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Thanks I run a similar set up on my Nexus 5x so that's great to hear
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Yes it's worth it. I bought a pixel 2 and a pixel 2xl. I much prefer the smaller one. The bigger one has no display issue to complain about. But the smaller one it's just nice in the hands and in the pocket.

I went from a Nexus 5x to the Pixel 2 and the difference wasn't minor. The Pixel is very fast and smooth, battery life is amazing in comparison. It didn't take much for the 5x to turn to off cores for thermal protection. In my opinion its like the old saying " the difference is like night and day ". I don't believe there is another premium device with a 5" screen that competes with the Pixel 2. If your like me and don't want a larger device and want a premium phone the Pixel 2 is the best option.
A lot of people criticize the Pixel for not having a head phone jack, don't like using a dongle. I've got some very high end headphones IMO the sound quality of the Pixel 2 kills the Nexus 5x. Give me a choice of a head phone jack with the sound quality of the Nexus 5x or using a dongle with the Pixel 2, it's not a choice, give me the dongle. I picked up some cheap Bluetooth ear buds for going wireless when I'm in the waiting room of a doctors office etc. and find them a lot more convenient than more expensive wired ear buds.
I had a Nexus 5, upgraded to the 5x,, basically the difference was fairly minor, excluding the camera. Going from the 5x to the pixel 2 the difference was huge in comparison. I don't mean to imply the Pixel 2 is the best device made, there are other very nice premium options of you don't mind a larger device.
Good luck with your decision.

I just upgraded yesterday. I had an iPhone 8 Plus and ordered the Pixel 2. I know the iPhone benchmarks higher but the Pixel 2 feels faster in almost everything I do with it. The only negative I've encountered to date is the lower battery life. It's not going to mess with me getting through a day or anything, but it's seems quite a bit lower than the 8 plus was. However, I think the sound on the Pixel 2 is better and the size is way easier to handle.

I currently own a oneplus one and thinking of upgrading to the pixel 2, my only issue was if the battery life would be good as its 2700 and my oneplus has 3100. going to get it this weekend hopefully i wont be too disappointed, looking fwd to the pure android exp.

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I currently own a oneplus one and thinking of upgrading to the pixel 2, my only issue was if the battery life would be good as its 2700 and my oneplus has 3100. going to get it this weekend hopefully i wont be too disappointed, looking fwd to the pure android exp.
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My Droid turbo had a very large battery in it. (3700mah? I think) it's not as good, but it is holding up better than I expected. I'm a pretty heavy user and I'm making it through a normal work day. I'm sure on the weekends I will have to charge half through the day

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My second affordable choice to the pixel 2 was htc10. If you get it and you are Verizon be sure to unlock the bootloader before updating.
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I am going to browse vzw soon and the Pixel 2 xl is one of my main choices.
Do you think I'll have the opportunity to not update and unlock the bootloader beforehand? In my mind I'm assuming vzw wants that device to leave the store on the latest software.
Thx!

The xl is not unlockable.
But I imagine if you get the pixlel2 you can just flat tell them I just want it in the box unopened. It'll say the update by the way on the side of the box.
You are the customer gain your product the way you desire it or do not pay.

Just upgraded from a LG G5. It seems great so far. Only 2 software upgrades in 2 years on the G5 was so very frustrating. I already have a pixel c, so comparing that experience, I am really looking forward to monthly updates.

With the random issues of the pixel 2 probably not unless you really need a new phone. I'd just wait till the pixel 3 and see what happens. After own the 2 for several months I can say if I could go back I'd just have kept my pixel 1. Worked great and had a headphone jack.

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With the random issues of the pixel 2 probably not unless you really need a new phone. I'd just wait till the pixel 3 and see what happens. After own the 2 for several months I can say if I could go back I'd just have kept my pixel 1. Worked great and had a headphone jack.
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What issues?

I'm runnning a NEXUS 5 which is a nice phone, but a bit slow and with a not so great cam.
Due to several reason I've got a Huawei Mate 9 and a Pixel 2 XL as replacement devices.
I really like the Mate, because of build quality, form factor, dual sim, SD, and the really nice screen.
Sadly the camera is not so perfect as the Pixel's one and, even worse, the selfie cam is really crappy.
So the Pixel is fine (not to comfortable in the hand), but the display is really so disappointing.
The white point is far off and the blue tint really strong.
Totally crap, compared to the prixe tag.

Pixel 2 is pricey... If you want to buy a phone at this price point, I don't think there is a better one to get with a "small" display. The display is great, no blue tint, no burn in, that's a pixel 2Xl problem. The speakers are almost the best you can get (razor seems the best), better then the Nexus 6p I owned. Speed is really fluid, it's fast and fluid. My Nexus 6p was fast but not always fluid(apple style). This one does! Battery is good, can get through the day at 3 to 5 SOT with almost everything on, AOD, now playing (nice feature), gps, connected to smartwatch, WiFi auto off with Tasker profile, adaptive brightness at 25% (it's not that dark at this value,I like a bit brightness). Camera is really really really great, photos are fantastic, portrait mode is unbelievable, video OIS and EIS are superb! I still have to get used to edge sense. I can't use it in my country in Dutch to activate Google Assistant so I rooted and use it now for flashlight, camera, scrolling etc. But that's a tough learn for me... Only 2 downsides of this phone are the high price (lot of phones are way too expensive in my opinion) and the lack of 3,5mm Jack...

Switch from Pixel 2 XL

Hey guys I'm thinking of switching from the Pixel 2 XL to the OnePlus 6.
Some of the reasons I'm thinking of switching is that I miss having the headphone jack. It's gotten quite annoying not having it. I don't take many pictures, so I'm not too concerned with the camera downgrade. Price is definitely a big deal. I can sell my Pixel on Swappa and essentially break even. If I wait til the Pixel 3 and trade mine in, I still have to come up with 300-400 to upgrade. If I switch the the OnePlus 6, I'm getting the latest specs, extra RAM at pretty much no cost.
What do you guys think? Wanna help me decide?

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Hey guys I'm thinking of switching from the Pixel 2 XL to the OnePlus 6.
Some of the reasons I'm thinking of switching is that I miss having the headphone jack. It's gotten quite annoying not having it. I don't take many pictures, so I'm not too concerned with the camera downgrade. Price is definitely a big deal. I can sell my Pixel on Swappa and essentially break even. If I wait til the Pixel 3 and trade mine in, I still have to come up with 300-400 to upgrade. If I switch the the OnePlus 6, I'm getting the latest specs, extra RAM at pretty much no cost.
What do you guys think? Wanna help me decide?
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I came from the HTC U Ultra, and for me atleast the One Plus turned out to be a really good investment. I also switched in part to the Headphone jack, and extra RAM. I do like he the phone so far, and found the camera to be on par with my HTC phone if not a bit better. The only complaint I have is I find the speaker , and vibration quite weak as compared to my HTC. In the end, the specs are quite good for the price

I've been a 2XL owner since January and I just bought the 6.
The 6 has a much worse vibration motor than the 2XL; to me at least, it is a huge difference and I really dislike the feel of the motor on the 6.
Colours/screen however, looks better to me on the 6, despite having a lower resolution - colours are more vibrant and no screen issues that many users report on the 2XL.
Performance is better on the 6 and that is a bit obvious I know, but I was shocked at the difference - it's actually noticable! Apps launch insanely fast while the 2XL is still stuck on that same app's splash screen.
The camera is not great at all in my opinion (on the 6). I could even go as far as saying it's slightly below average. Maybe it's because the Pixel's camera has spoiled me. You mentioned this isn't an important thing to you so you should be fine in this department.
I have all Bluetooth accessories, including headphones, so a headphone jack isn't necessary for me, but for your needs, it seems like another plus! (No pun intended lol).
Not sure if custom development (ROMs, kernels, etc.) are important, but OnePlus should have a lot more of that than the Pixels.
And finally, the biggest "feature" is the price - OnePlus is the clear winner here as well (especially for what you get in return).
I hope this helps make your decision a bit more clear

I'm using pixel 2 XL as my primary phone and this device as my secondary phone.
I'll never keep one plus 6 as my primary device cos I'm into photography. The only reason I have this for dash charging and dual SIM. Also I'm a digital nomad and I carry multiple devices. I retired my LG G4 which was an excellent shooter and was my back up device, now that's been replaced with one plus 6.
The extra specs and Ram doesn't really scream performance when you pit it against pixel 2 XL. One plus reduces all the animations to make the device faster but it doesn't have a very noticeable performance than my pixel.
I'm not bothered with the notch.
If you have the budget do both and you'll be happy. Else get this device and play around with both and sell what you think doesn't work for you.
My pixel is very dear to me so I would never think of replacing it with any other device. Also with one plus you lose the water proof thinge!!

manasgirdhar said:
I came from the HTC U Ultra, and for me atleast the One Plus turned out to be a really good investment. I also switched in part to the Headphone jack, and extra RAM. I do like he the phone so far, and found the camera to be on par with my HTC phone if not a bit better. The only complaint I have is I find the speaker , and vibration quite weak as compared to my HTC. In the end, the specs are quite good for the price
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I can see how the speaker and vibration could be bothersome. I love my Pixel 2 XL speakers, but I don't get to use them much because I'm at work or out a lot, and headphones would definitely come in handy. I have some Bluetooth headphones, but I have a lot more regular headphones that I have in my backpack, laying around at work, etc. It definitely seems worth the price!
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I've been a 2XL owner since January and I just bought the 6.
The 6 has a much worse vibration motor than the 2XL; to me at least, it is a huge difference and I really dislike the feel of the motor on the 6.
Colours/screen however, looks better to me on the 6, despite having a lower resolution - colours are more vibrant and no screen issues that many users report on the 2XL.
Performance is better on the 6 and that is a bit obvious I know, but I was shocked at the difference - it's actually noticable! Apps launch insanely fast while the 2XL is still stuck on that same app's splash screen.
The camera is not great at all in my opinion (on the 6). I could even go as far as saying it's slightly below average. Maybe it's because the Pixel's camera has spoiled me. You mentioned this isn't an important thing to you so you should be fine in this department.
I have all Bluetooth accessories, including headphones, so a headphone jack isn't necessary for me, but for your needs, it seems like another plus! (No pun intended lol).
Not sure if custom development (ROMs, kernels, etc.) are important, but OnePlus should have a lot more of that than the Pixels.
And finally, the biggest "feature" is the price - OnePlus is the clear winner here as well (especially for what you get in return).
I hope this helps make your decision a bit more clear
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It definitely helps! I've seen plenty of reviews where the reviewers say that the Pixel is faster. I'm not saying mine is slow, but it definitely hangs on some apps and I just have a hard time believing that the newest processor plus more ram isn't going to be faster than last years with less ram.
You've made great points, I hadn't thought about the screen. I definitely could see how the OnePlus 6 has a better screen! Thanks for your input, it's definitely been helpful
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I'm using pixel 2 XL as my primary phone and this device as my secondary phone.
I'll never keep one plus 6 as my primary device cos I'm into photography. The only reason I have this for dash charging and dual SIM. Also I'm a digital nomad and I carry multiple devices. I retired my LG G4 which was an excellent shooter and was my back up device, now that's been replaced with one plus 6.
The extra specs and Ram doesn't really scream performance when you pit it against pixel 2 XL. One plus reduces all the animations to make the device faster but it doesn't have a very noticeable performance than my pixel.
I'm not bothered with the notch.
If you have the budget do both and you'll be happy. Else get this device and play around with both and sell what you think doesn't work for you.
My pixel is very dear to me so I would never think of replacing it with any other device. Also with one plus you lose the water proof thinge!!
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I love my Pixel, and I think I'll want the Pixel 3 when it comes out. But price wise for now, it's either sticking with the Pixel 2 XL or going to the OnePlus 6 for a wash. But I hadn't thought using both to see which I like better. I guess I could always return it within the 15 days if I don't like it right?

I sold my 2 XL a couple of weeks ago in anticipation of the OnePlus 6. I loved my 2 XL but personally found it just slightly too tall and I just couldn't get used to the screen. Even with "Boosted" and "Saturated" color calibrations the 2 XL screen paled in comparison with my wife's Galaxy S9 and my iPhone X (for work).
As for the camera, the 2 XL notably outshines the iPhone X in almost all conditions. Surprisingly, the pictures from my OnePlus 6 really are not that far off from my 2 XL. The OP6 still outperforms the iPhone X camera with much more clear and color accurate photos.
I loved my 2 XL, overall. But the iPhone X really showed me what a well designed bezel-less phone should be. The OP6 is Android's best alternative to that, IMO. The notch never bothered me on my iPhone and it doesn't bother me on my OP6. I'd make the same switch again in a heartbeat. And the best part is that I sold my 2 XL on Swappa for $710. This allowed me to pickup the OP6 (8GB / 128GB), the Nylon Bumper Case + screen protector and still pocket nearly $100.

venkig said:
I'm using pixel 2 XL as my primary phone and this device as my secondary phone.
I'll never keep one plus 6 as my primary device cos I'm into photography. The only reason I have this for dash charging and dual SIM. Also I'm a digital nomad and I carry multiple devices. I retired my LG G4 which was an excellent shooter and was my back up device, now that's been replaced with one plus 6.
The extra specs and Ram doesn't really scream performance when you pit it against pixel 2 XL. One plus reduces all the animations to make the device faster but it doesn't have a very noticeable performance than my pixel.
I'm not bothered with the notch.
If you have the budget do both and you'll be happy. Else get this device and play around with both and sell what you think doesn't work for you.
My pixel is very dear to me so I would never think of replacing it with any other device. Also with one plus you lose the water proof thinge!!
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I have both and agree with everything you've said. My biggest disappointment with the OnePlus 6 is the speaker. It's awful. I don't know if I'm going to keep the OnePlus 6. It is substantially faster than the Pixel.

Switch. I had the 2 XL, S9+, 5T before this. Camera is good but nowhere near the Pixel (neither are the S9+ or 5T), but if that's not your primary focus you'll be happy with the 6 until the Pixel 3 comes out. You'll probably have better resell value than your 2 XL too.

I am so torn. I have both phones and have about another week to decide if I'm keeping the OnePlus 6. Even though I have cases on both I just saw this guy who did a drop test and completely shattered the OP6.
Sound on Pixel 2 much better. Speed on OnePlus better.
So difficult to choose. Any ideas?

People are down playing how bad the camera is. It's 2x worst vs most of phones listed above. Software hopefully will help it.
Speaker is not great for occasional usage. Few things missing in software.
Luckily OnePlus holds there value. especially next few weeks plus 15 return window to try out.
Phone is very fast and ultimately stock Android. Haven't had any issues with day to day usage. Think it's a decent upgrade till the pixel 3 comes out.

Sold my 2xl an hour's to the money back I paid for this op6 and I already miss it ?

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Sold my 2xl an hour's to the money back I paid for this op6 and I already miss it ?
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What about it do you miss?

Don't choose the OP6 over the 2XL. It's a big downgrade, from the camera to the screen resolution to the terrible speaker to the vibration motor.

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The design, the camera, and the fact that it's pure Android ?
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Only thing I haters about both phones is that there is no wireless charging ? but the OnePlus gestures are terrific

Much prefer my OP6 over my pixel 2 xl.

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Much prefer my OP6 over my pixel 2 xl.
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Why? I'm still waffling.

I love the screen, the speed is unmatched, and the form factor is more pleasant to hold. Also a big fan of the nav system in Oxygen OS.

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People are down playing how bad the camera is. It's 2x worst vs most of phones listed above. Software hopefully will help it.
Speaker is not great for occasional usage. Few things missing in software.
Luckily OnePlus holds there value. especially next few weeks plus 15 return window to try out.
Phone is very fast and ultimately stock Android. Haven't had any issues with day to day usage. Think it's a decent upgrade till the pixel 3 comes out.
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I disagree that it's 2x worst most phones. It's not even 2x worse than most flagships. I've seen several pics where it outshines the iPhone x or s9. The problem, in my eyes, is consistency. I'll take 4 pics and get 4 different results. 3 of them will be over-sharpened so much there is noticeable halos if you zoom in, etc. But it *can* take good pics, which leads me to believe with software (or Gcam!!!), we'll be money.
Also, the video is above average for sure. Once they get the focus hunting dealt with that is.

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I completely agree with you about the speed and form factor. My biggest hesitation is the speaker and volume.
I've heard conflicting things about whether it can be improved with a software patch or if we're stuck with a hardware problem.

I don't use the phone as a loud speaker, I have Google home devices as well as Bluetooth speakers. That said it's plenty loud enough for me to play games or watch videos.

Good Job Google

been playing with my pixel 3 xl for 3 hours now non-stop. i have to admit, this is damn good phone. the UI is very snappy. i have yet to encounter any lag. the screen is very good, it's as good or dare i say a little better than my iphone xs max. been playing around with the camera, and it is as advertised. it's so easy to take a great photo. you just point and shoot and google's algorithm works its magic in the background. i havent tested the video part yet. i really like the feel of the back of the phone. that glass that has a very soft matte feel feels great. i turned off the active edge, not a fan of that. i'm currently using 2.2gb of 4gb ram with 6 apps opened in background. i dont forsee many ram issues. but you never know, as hardware ages then issues do tend to pop up. the notch is a non-issue for me after always looking at iphone's notch. but i do see why lowering the screen down to the bottom of the notch and keeping the real-estate above it all black with just the icons in the black would be appealing. chrome does that very thing if you are in the google app and go to a site from the app. and it looks pretty good. all in all i gotta give google props. in my opinion this is the best pixel phone ever made.

What about brightness compared to the XS Max?

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What about brightness compared to the XS Max?
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it is not as bright at max settings as the xs max. but then again i'm inside at night and the pixel is plenty bright. we will see how it fairs outside in direct sunlight. but to be honest it doesnt seem like it will be much of an issue. it's more of a bragging point for the iphone than an issue.

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it is not as bright at max settings as the xs max. but then again i'm inside at night and the pixel is plenty bright. we will see how it fairs outside in direct sunlight. but to be honest it doesnt seem like it will be much of an issue. it's more of a bragging point for the iphone than an issue.
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That's odd cause my 3xl actually seems maybe a bit brighter than max. I'm also in a dark room.. hoping that maybe my iPhone is just throttling brightness so to speak. iPhones usually get brighter in daylight, at least if you have auto brightness on
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it is not as bright at max settings as the xs max. but then again i'm inside at night and the pixel is plenty bright. we will see how it fairs outside in direct sunlight. but to be honest it doesnt seem like it will be much of an issue. it's more of a bragging point for the iphone than an issue.
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That's odd cause my 3xl actually seems maybe a bit brighter than max. I'm also in a dark room.. hoping that maybe my iPhone is just throttling brightness so to speak. iPhones usually get brighter in daylight, at least if you have auto brightness on
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I was curious if you guys have auto brightness on because the pixel phones get brighter with auto brightness turned off

I have auto brightness on both. I'll put something in here tomorrow when I get both into the daylight
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I was curious if you guys have auto brightness on because the pixel phones get brighter with auto brightness turned off
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That's odd cause my 3xl actually seems maybe a bit brighter than max. I'm also in a dark room.. hoping that maybe my iPhone is just throttling brightness so to speak. iPhones usually get brighter in daylight, at least if you have auto brightness on
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iPhone does not have an auto brightness. In general, iPhone looks good outdoors.

iPhone definitely does have auto brightness lol. They just moved the setting to accessibility
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iPhone does not have an auto brightness. In general, iPhone looks good outdoors.
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Nice to hear people with the iPhone XS Max review this Pixel 3 XL, and I mean real people, not professional YouTube people.
I'm a Nexus / Pixel fan myself, going back to the Nexus-One, and waiting in line for the Nexus-S.
But I gotta admit, playing with the XS Max at best Buy couple different time recently, man was I impressed with that phone, Great screen. Love how it's almost bezeless, with the display taking up the entire phone, and no chin. And it was SMOOTH and FAST. But...iOS, I just cannot get comfortable with iOS. Last iPhone I had was the iPhone 7 Plus, and iOS 10 just was not a fun experience. Being so used to stock Android phones over the years.
But man the iPhone XS Max had me thinking of switching
Anyways, my white Pixel 3 XL came in today, and I like it. Currently been using the Pixel 2 XL.

Yeah, Mrs Crab has a coolaid device and I can see the attraction, in my mind it's not bad so much as an answer to a question I never asked. Hard to get fair comparisons though because fanboyism is huge nowadays and even people like me that are willing to give the other side a look have a bias thats going to go one way or another. It was interesting to see the video out recently with the YouTube phone reviewers in a room in Vegas and the one guy asked which phone they actually had in their pocket for personal use. There were Pixel 2 XLs, iphones, nothing else. Marquees had one of each. No other brand was represented, no Samsung, no Oneplus, etc.

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iPhone definitely does have auto brightness lol. They just moved the setting to accessibility
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lol I did not even know that

Zorachus said:
Nice to hear people with the iPhone XS Max review this Pixel 3 XL, and I mean real people, not professional YouTube people.
I'm a Nexus / Pixel fan myself, going back to the Nexus-One, and waiting in line for the Nexus-S.
But I gotta admit, playing with the XS Max at best Buy couple different time recently, man was I impressed with that phone, Great screen. Love how it's almost bezeless, with the display taking up the entire phone, and no chin. And it was SMOOTH and FAST. But...iOS, I just cannot get comfortable with iOS. Last iPhone I had was the iPhone 7 Plus, and iOS 10 just was not a fun experience. Being so used to stock Android phones over the years.
But man the iPhone XS Max had me thinking of switching
Anyways, my white Pixel 3 XL came in today, and I like it. Currently been using the Pixel 2 XL.
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I also have both phones to compare. I really like both iOS and Android, but I have to admit that I like Android a little more because of the freedom to install any apk I want and split screen apps. IMO, the only thing that the iPhone XS Max has over the Pixel, is better sound from the speakers. Last night I started a movie on Netflix(on my Pixel) and I thought that the top speaker wasn't even working. The bottom speaker is so much louder than the top speaker, it sounds like all of the sound is coming from the bottom speaker. You don't really get a sense that you have 2 front facing speakers. I watched the same video on my iPhone and it sounds great. Other than that, I like both phones equally.

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I also have both phones to compare. I really like both iOS and Android, but I have to admit that I like Android a little more because of the freedom to install any apk I want and split screen apps. IMO, the only thing that the iPhone XS Max has over the Pixel, is better sound from the speakers. Last night I started a movie on Netflix(on my Pixel) and I thought that the top speaker wasn't even working. The bottom speaker is so much louder than the top speaker, it sounds like all of the sound is coming from the bottom speaker. You don't really get a sense that you have 2 front facing speakers. I watched the same video on my iPhone and it sounds great. Other than that, I like both phones equally.
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Okay I thought the exact same thing about the speakers and thought I might be a little crazy because nearly every single review on YouTube raves about the speakers. My iPhone speakers, at least to me, blow my P3XL speakers out of the water. Same thing with the top speaker as well, it sounds like it’s barely even on. So much for “40% louder”
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Okay I thought the exact same thing about the speakers and thought I might be a little crazy because nearly every single review on YouTube raves about the speakers. My iPhone speakers, at least to me, blow my P3XL speakers out of the water. Same thing with the top speaker as well, it sounds like it’s barely even on. So much for “40% louder”
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I'm not happy to see that you noticed it also...I was hoping my device was defective. It's not only the volume difference but it's also muffled, like everyone speaking has a spoonful of peanut butter in their mouths. I think I'm still going to keep the phone, because I like everything else. I also use headphones most of the time anyway.

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I'm not happy to see that you noticed it also...I was hoping my device was defective. It's not only the volume difference but it's also muffled, like everyone speaking has a spoonful of peanut butter in their mouths. I think I'm still going to keep the phone, because I like everything else. I also use headphones most of the time anyway.
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Yeah that’s my exact experience too unfortunately. It seems like the just too much bass/vibrato going on with the audio. I can feel the phone vibrating the sound better than I can hear clearly what’s coming through the speakers. I’m also keeping my phone cause hopefully it’s a software deal and can be fixed (not that it ever will) and my iPhone is my Daily driver now anyway because where I work we are heavily integrated with apple, not to mention the dual sim e sim feature when it comes out will be awesome for my work line and having both numbers on one device.
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freebee269 said:
been playing with my pixel 3 xl for 3 hours now non-stop. i have to admit, this is damn good phone. the UI is very snappy. i have yet to encounter any lag. the screen is very good, it's as good or dare i say a little better than my iphone xs max. been playing around with the camera, and it is as advertised. it's so easy to take a great photo. you just point and shoot and google's algorithm works its magic in the background. i havent tested the video part yet. i really like the feel of the back of the phone. that glass that has a very soft matte feel feels great. i turned off the active edge, not a fan of that. i'm currently using 2.2gb of 4gb ram with 6 apps opened in background. i dont forsee many ram issues. but you never know, as hardware ages then issues do tend to pop up. the notch is a non-issue for me after always looking at iphone's notch. but i do see why lowering the screen down to the bottom of the notch and keeping the real-estate above it all black with just the icons in the black would be appealing. chrome does that very thing if you are in the google app and go to a site from the app. and it looks pretty good. all in all i gotta give google props. in my opinion this is the best pixel phone ever made.
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How is the battery life?

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How is the battery life?
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i dont really know yet. i've only had it for 1 day. cant get a good picture of how good or bad it is in 1 day. i'll get back with you after a few days of using it.

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How is the battery life?
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Yeah mine won’t end up being a daily driver for a while if it gets to at all so I can’t comment on that either
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It takes a few days to settle down

It is bright enough for me !!