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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.

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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)

spotmark said:
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!

ggh95 said:
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?

Tech180 said:
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.

mrkhigh said:
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!

trimax84 said:
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

kevtrysmoddin said:
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.

v1ks said:
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

mrkhigh said:
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.
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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...

Pixel 2 now, or wait for Pixel 3 (my phone is dead)

I'm trying to decide whether to buy the Pixel 2 now, or wait for the Pixel 3.
If my current (and only) phone wasn't in such a dangerous and dire state, I'd wait a month. But the battery on my phone is so badly swollen that it has forced the case open. I'm afraid it will catch fire or explode, and I don't dare take it outside in the summer heat. I need a new phone ASAP. And I don't have a landline. This is it.
So what do you think? Are the improvements in the Pixel 3 worth the wait? Or will it just cost a lot more and probably have a lot more bugs?
Opinions please!

I have the smaller Pixel 2 and it's an amazing phone! I would try to hang in their to see what the new Pixel 3 has to offer. If you feel it isn't worth the high price the Pixel 2 will drop in price a bit making it that much more desirable soon after the new one comes out.
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I'm trying to decide whether to buy the Pixel 2 now, or wait for the Pixel 3.
If my current (and only) phone wasn't in such a dangerous and dire state, I'd wait a month. But the battery on my phone is so badly swollen that it has forced the case open. I'm afraid it will catch fire or explode, and I don't dare take it outside in the summer heat. I need a new phone ASAP. And I don't have a landline. This is it.
So what do you think? Are the improvements in the Pixel 3 worth the wait? Or will it just cost a lot more and probably have a lot more bugs?
Opinions please!
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I saw the Pixel 3 will be a little larger. I don't need a giant phone, but a little larger is appealing.
You're right that whatever the Pixel 3 costs, the Pixel 2 will cost less after its release.
I sure hope this battery can last another month. Every time I charge it, it gets alarmingly warm.

I just googled swollen batteries, and I don't think I dare keep this another month, unfortunately. It's too dangerous.
I'm worrying that the Pixel 2 is too small. I bought a Samsung Galaxy S9 and was going to return it because the Bixby thing irritates me so much. Plus Samsung has invasive terms of service. But maybe I should just keep it, given that my old phone is basically a bomb.

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I just googled swollen batteries, and I don't think I dare keep this another month, unfortunately. It's too dangerous.
I'm worrying that the Pixel 2 is too small. I bought a Samsung Galaxy S9 and was going to return it because the Bixby thing irritates me so much. Plus Samsung has invasive terms of service. But maybe I should just keep it, given that my old phone is basically a bomb.
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get rid of it, is not worth the risk.

Get rid of swollen battery phone ASAP. Perhaps buy an Essential phone at low cost ($300). Then, decide between it, the Pixel 2, or Pixel 3. (The Pixel 2 is wonderful.)

Time to move to another device quickly...then decide on a future one!

Yeah. Boo. I'm pretty scared of the phone-turned-into-a-bomb. It's off now. I keep it on the fireplace mantle in case it decides to burst into flames.
I bought a Samsung Galaxy S9 from T-Mobile online and had it delivered overnight (since I was afraid of dying). Then today I went to a Verizon store to look at the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2XL to contrast and compare. I have 10 days to return the Galaxy S9. If it weren't for Bixby, which drives me bonkers, I might keep the S9. I kind of like it. It's quite pretty. I have to say... The display is nicer than the Pixel 2 - much brighter, better contrast. These basics matter to me because just looking at the thing is a big part of what I do with my phone. There's a lot of bloatware on the Galaxy S9, but that can be disabled.
On the other hand... I really like buying Google devices because they're pure Android and updated all the time. I have a Nexus 10 that I really like (though the hardware is so old at this point that it can't be updated past Android 5 - or maybe I have 6 on there, can't recall).
Just now I was looking at specs for the new Sony phones. I like that the displays are IPS LCD because that technology is super bright, great contrast, and has no burn-in issues (I like using my phone as a clock at night).
I have 10 days to stop waffling. lol

Who will take this dangerous phone with the swollen battery from me? I don't actually know what to do with it.

Let the battery drain and take it to a Best Buy for recycling.
If you really want a Pixel, get the Pixel 2 now, put it in a case, and baby it for a month, then trade it in through the Pixel upgrade program for the 3 if you like it better.

I love pixel 2. There is nothing in pixel 3 that would make me trade my current phone. I hate the look of that chin anyway.

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I love pixel 2. There is nothing in pixel 3 that works make me trade my current phone. I have the look of that chin anyway.
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Ah pixel 3 hasn't even been released or properly leaked so not really sure what you're basing this on lol

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Ah pixel 3 hasn't even been released or properly leaked so not really sure what you're basing this on lol
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Take a look.

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Take a look.
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That's the pixel 3 xl. I'm talking about the pixel 3, since this is the regular pixel forum.

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That's the pixel 3 xl. I'm talking about the pixel 3, since this is the regular pixel forum.
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True.

permutations said:
I saw the Pixel 3 will be a little larger. I don't need a giant phone, but a little larger is appealing.
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Remember that "larger" means "larger diagonal" as the aspect ratio will change. Most likely the phone won't get any wider but the display will get taller and the top/bottom bezels smaller (which IMO would be an improvement). All of the rumours indicate that the smaller Pixel 3 will not have a notch like the 3 XL (a phone which seems designed to bring the whole notch concept into disrepute).

PuffDaddy_d said:
Let the battery drain and take it to a Best Buy for recycling.
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If a swollen battery is completely drained of charge, is the danger of fire or explosion gone? Like - could I then mail it somewhere?? :angel:

Wait? Shouldn't you still be in warranty? Pixel 2 has 2 year warranty from Google.

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Wait? Shouldn't you still be in warranty? Pixel 2 has 2 year warranty from Google.
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He's asking if he should buy a pixel 2, not saying he has one

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If a swollen battery is completely drained of charge, is the danger of fire or explosion gone? Like - could I then mail it somewhere?? :angel:
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why not just replace the damn battery?

worth buying in 2018?

i am a very unhappy user of a huawei device. After having issues with OTA updates and warranty problems, i decided to try and look for a new device.
I looked for this google pixel. Since Pixel 2 is quite expensive, i decided to give a try to the original pixel.
My question is : Is it worth buying either the pixel original or Pixel xl? If yes, which and why.
I want to buy the 128 since the 32 won't keep me in the long run.

I think yes it is still a very relevant phone that has a great processor, camera, and dev community. If you look at the Pixel 2 dev community it is virtually non-existent. I purchased the Pixel 2 when it first came out and while it is a great phone I sold it for something else. Well,,,then I wanted the Pixel experience again so I purchased a great used 128 gb OG pixel and havent looked back since. For the money, I think hands down the OG Pixel is great. Just be sure to get the best buy that you can and ask detailed questions about condition and battery. Hope this helps.

it is still one of the best phone in terms of camera and software side. And for the comparison it can easily be go head to head any 2018 phone camera.And the best thing is now it's price is low enough to purchase. I use both Pixel 1 & Pixel 2 Xl. i can barely see the difference in camera at the daylight and in terms of night time pixel 1 camera is quite enoughh not the best but usuable.

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I think yes it is still a very relevant phone that has a great processor, camera, and dev community. If you look at the Pixel 2 dev community it is virtually non-existent. I purchased the Pixel 2 when it first came out and while it is a great phone I sold it for something else. Well,,,then I wanted the Pixel experience again so I purchased a great used 128 gb OG pixel and havent looked back since. For the money, I think hands down the OG Pixel is great. Just be sure to get the best buy that you can and ask detailed questions about condition and battery. Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the suggestion. So i should go for the 5" model or 5'5 model? I heard that XL has a greater battery but it is big for my hands, but if i go for the smaller version, i will gain less battery. So which should i go with?

I like the 5 inch Pixel. I was never really one for the large phones, they are just to big and the battery life for my Pixel has always been great. I would say the battery differences is negligible if you know for a fact that you dont like the larger phones.
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Thanks for the suggestion. So i should go for the 5" model or 5'5 model? I heard that XL has a greater battery but it is big for my hands, but if i go for the smaller version, i will gain less battery. So which should i go with?
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Pixel 1 has a headphone jack, Pixel 2 doesn't
Mic drop....

Archangel said:
I like the 5 inch Pixel. I was never really one for the large phones, they are just to big and the battery life for my Pixel has always been great. I would say the battery differences is negligible if you know for a fact that you dont like the larger phones.
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So, in conclusion, will the 5" model keep me in the long run?

I have bought a refurbished Pixel 1 5inch model, and for me battery life isn't as good as expected. I did some research and found that the battery life on new Pixels isn't much better. Also it gets quite got at heavy gaming. Everything else is great though.
To know whether the battery will last long enough for your usage, check out my post about battery life:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/help/battery-drain-battery-life-t3821566/post77304745
Hope this is going to help you with your decision.

BenjyTec said:
I have bought a refurbished Pixel 1 5inch model, and for me battery life isn't as good as expected. I did some research and found that the battery life on new Pixels isn't much better. Also it gets quite got at heavy gaming. Everything else is great though.
To know whether the battery will last long enough for your usage, check out my post about battery life:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/help/battery-drain-battery-life-t3821566/post77304745
Hope this is going to help you with your decision.
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There is a difference between new and second hand.

The Restless Soul said:
There is a difference between new and second hand.
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That's true. Still, if you read the linked post, I ran a Geekbench battery test, and it got a similar score as new Pixel devices. I just want to point out that the Pixel battery isn't high end, at least not in the small Pixel version.

The Restless Soul said:
i am a very unhappy user of a huawei device. After having issues with OTA updates and warranty problems, i decided to try and look for a new device.
I looked for this google pixel. Since Pixel 2 is quite expensive, i decided to give a try to the original pixel.
My question is : Is it worth buying either the pixel original or Pixel xl? If yes, which and why.
I want to buy the 128 since the 32 won't keep me in the long run.
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If you decide to buy the Pixel 1, just making sure that it's an unlocked version, if you want to unlock the bootloader to install custom ROMs, and not Verizon version.

taodan said:
If you decide to buy the Pixel 1, just making sure that it's an unlocked version, if you want to unlock the bootloader to install custom ROMs, and not Verizon version.
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I am overseas so there are no carrier locked devices here in the store. But i am still not sure yet if it will be worth my money in the long run.

Ok so i got a good offer. Should i go for the Oneplus 3T 64gb or should i keep looking for a google pixel?

So nobody else recommends me this device?

The Restless Soul said:
So nobody else recommends me this device?
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If want this phone for the quality of photos trade your OnePlus 3T for this, if you want more battery and features keep your OnePlus

Belgas14 said:
If want this phone for the quality of photos trade your OnePlus 3T for this, if you want more battery and features keep your OnePlus
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I haven't bought Oneplus 3T yet. Neither the google pixel.
I am still skeptical for both devices.

The Restless Soul said:
I haven't bought Oneplus 3T yet. Neither the google pixel.
I am still skeptical for both devices.
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Here is the "Makeup Your Mind" song for you to listen https://youtu.be/QrqBsgr5aYk

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Here is the "Makeup Your Mind" song for you to listen https://youtu.be/QrqBsgr5aYk
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Well Oneplus 3T is mostly for performance, fast charge and gaming.
Pixel XL is for battery, camera, performance and fast charge (using USB-C's "fast" charge, so it doesn't affect battery overtime).
Since Oneplus 3T is out of production and i hate second hand phones, i think i will stick with Pixel XL. If i can't find the XL cheap, i will go for the normal Pixel.

I buy the OG Pixel only for the camera, pie and pixel experience last month for $200 (32gb) is good deal.
The HDR+ in pixel is better than the port one, i have htc10, but the camera lens cover is pop off, so pixel is my 'pocket camera' beside my daily driver phone.

allhill said:
I buy the OG Pixel only for the camera, pie and pixel experience last month for $200 (32gb) is good deal.
The HDR+ in pixel is better than the port one, i have htc10, but the camera lens cover is pop off, so pixel is my 'pocket camera' beside my daily driver phone.
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How does the battery hold so far based on your usage?

Pixel 2 upgrade

Are you still Sticking with Your pixel 2? If yes what’s holding you and if not what did u switch to? Would love to have your responses. Thanks.

I have the P2XL. A few more payments to go, before I switch. Not certain what I will replace it with just yet. The P4 is getting mixed reviews right now.
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Still have my Pixel 2. Just don't want to shell out the money for a new phone. Looked hard at the Pixel 3a but didn't want to give up my 128GB of storage and it still does everythingi need a phone to do. Although the newer cameras are better, the Pixel 2 takes amazing photos and can't really tell the difference between newer phones quality unless "pixel peeping" especially with the modded gcam app.

giant22000 said:
Still have my Pixel 2. Just don't want to shell out the money for a new phone. Looked hard at the Pixel 3a but didn't want to give up my 128GB of storage and it still does everythingi need a phone to do. Although the newer cameras are better, the Pixel 2 takes amazing photos and can't really tell the difference between newer phones quality unless "pixel peeping" especially with the modded gcam app.
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Even I have the pixel 2 but 64gb which is enough for me...but the battery life is not good...

karlmf said:
I have the P2XL. A few more payments to go, before I switch. Not certain what I will replace it with just yet. The P4 is getting mixed reviews right now.
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I think the P4 isn’t worth considering since u hv a 2XL..better go with the 3 or 3a series if u really need to upgrade or wait for the 5 IMO.

No reason to ditch my Pixel 2. The size is perfect, bezels actually make screen functions reachable. Had it for nearly two years, got the battery replaced at uBreakiFix two months ago for $80, and now I'm back to a full day of use with nearly 1% idle drain and plenty of screen on time since I don't live on my phone. This thing purrs like a kitten and could easily get me through more than a day if necessary. It would be foolishly irresponsible of me to upgrade now.
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Today is a good example. See pics attached.

jallenhayslett said:
No reason to ditch my Pixel 2. The size is perfect, bezels actually make screen functions reachable. Had it for nearly two years, got the battery replaced at uBreakiFix two months ago for $80, and now I'm back to a full day of use with nearly 1% idle drain and plenty of screen on time since I don't live on my phone. This thing purrs like a kitten and could easily get me through more than a day if necessary. It would be foolishly irresponsible of me to upgrade now.
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Today is a good example. See pics attached.
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I agree with everything except battery. I’m always on social media and this thing lasts only 3 hrs.