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Actually the pixel xl2 was being compared to the iPhone x. Chunky compared to most 2017 android phones; galaxy s/note 8, lg v30, lg g6, essential, honor 9, not to mention the upcoming sont and Huawei flagships.
Hell it’s even chunkier than the original xl
I haven’t seen the iPhone X in the stores yet have you? I Haven’t been able to do a side side because if that.
I have my own side side with the original pixel XL and the Pixel 2 XL
I dont think its worth £285 extra. Personally im moving from a 7 plus and was planning on going for the pixel xl2 but i dunno it just seemed boring to me. Specs design the screen was meh not good not bad just decent. The screen looked worse than my 7 plus but each to there own. Maybe i was expecting more from a amoled display. When you look at a note 8 display that just is amazing. Thats not a reaction i get from a pixel.
Regarding bezel size vs whatever phone: Well this thread has got annoying. Can you guys just agree to disagree and take it to PMs or something?
Agreed! Let’s stop all the petty bickering and get back on topic.
Neither have I, but the schematics have leaked.
The iPhones X has 2.5mm bezels between the display and the frame. The frame I believe adds another 1.3 mm.
I have my own side side with the original pixel XL and the Pixel 2 XL
The side bezels on the pixel xl are between 3.5
And 5 mm. The frame looks to add another 1.8 -2.2mm.
It’s not even close.
Don’t know what google was thinking compared to the original pixel xl.
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The top bezel of the pixel xl 2 seems to be bigger than the bottom.
No, probably not worth the extra. Especially when I was really pleased at loving the Note as much as I am, saving £360 on not getting the X. But I need to take both of them out and fully test the cameras out. I'll be going abroad 3 times in the next 12 months, so want to be sure I have the best device for my needs.
I like big bezels and I can not lie
Don’t be that annoying Mac Rumors guy
Who be saying these bezels be in my face
Then put ya iPhone in dat Otterbox Case
Don’t be that annoying Mac Rumors guy
Who be saying these bezels be in my face
Then put ya iPhone in dat Otterbox Case
I am hoping Google ships early. If memory serves me right they shipped a week early last year?
My ship date is 10/23...hoping they start printing shipping labels soon.
My ship date is 10/23...hoping they start printing shipping labels soon.
Google Store usually underpromises and overdelivers. I'm not saying I'm sure your ship date will move up, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did.
I hope so. Im scheduled for ship on 18th, deliver on 19-20. Hoping for the 19th since Im going out of town and would like to use the camera at the parade this weekend. Perfect time to test out the Pixel in bright desert sun light.
Now that I'm not sure about. The 19-20 thing must depend on the courier if the phone is to ship on the 17th
WOW!
Battery life is a major reason why I'm purchasing this phone. I am SO excited to see that battery life is as good on the Pixel 2 XL as it was on the OG Pixel XL, if not better!
According to google support, max brightness of Pixel 2 XL is 400 nits. Someone emailed Google on this and they got a reply stating that this information is not available right now so this could be wrong.
https://mobile.twitter.com/madebygoogle/status/918999316689293313
https://mobile.twitter.com/madebygoogle/status/918999316689293313
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rezenclowd3
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Anything north of 300 nits is usually sufficient but the S8+ can hit 1,000 and the note 8 can hit 1,200! Last years pixels are also 400.
iPhone X maxes at 625 from what initial reports say.
iPhone X maxes at 625 from what initial reports say.
So far everything I’m seeing and reading about the Pixels, especially the 2XL that I have on order, is making me very happy!
The display isn’t as saturated as a Samsung display but I noticed it shows more shades or hues or whatever the proper term is. It seems good at picking out all the colors that are really there. The Samsung will saturate to the point you might lose some subtle differences in shades or intensities of any given color. Not that that’s a bad thing. Nor does it mean the Samsung display can’t be put to a more accurate setting. My point is that the Pixel is not sub par for my wants and needs. So I’m happy. I understand if some folks aren’t happy. We all like different things about our phones.
I was out with my Samsung S8+ today taking pictures of birds and wishing I had a Note with a zoom instead. Lol. So I think I probably will miss having a zoom lens on the Panda. And if they offer one next year I might upgrade for it, if I like Pixels enough at all. But I’m willing to do without the zoom for now. I’ve got other things I’m prioritizing and I’m pretty excited about the front facing stereo speakers. They don’t have to be louder or even better than the stereo on my iPhone. They just need to exist. I tend to block my bottom firing speaker a lot when I’m watching stuff on my iPhone. I’m looking forward to having things arranged a little bit differently.
I did like the feel and lightness of the Pixel 2XL. That lightness was a nice surprise.
I’m not too concerned if it looks and feels “premium” at this point. I’m more concerned that it functions like a premium device. And anyway I think the Panda looks really different in a good way. I like it.
The display isn’t as saturated as a Samsung display but I noticed it shows more shades or hues or whatever the proper term is. It seems good at picking out all the colors that are really there. The Samsung will saturate to the point you might lose some subtle differences in shades or intensities of any given color. Not that that’s a bad thing. Nor does it mean the Samsung display can’t be put to a more accurate setting. My point is that the Pixel is not sub par for my wants and needs. So I’m happy. I understand if some folks aren’t happy. We all like different things about our phones.
I was out with my Samsung S8+ today taking pictures of birds and wishing I had a Note with a zoom instead. Lol. So I think I probably will miss having a zoom lens on the Panda. And if they offer one next year I might upgrade for it, if I like Pixels enough at all. But I’m willing to do without the zoom for now. I’ve got other things I’m prioritizing and I’m pretty excited about the front facing stereo speakers. They don’t have to be louder or even better than the stereo on my iPhone. They just need to exist. I tend to block my bottom firing speaker a lot when I’m watching stuff on my iPhone. I’m looking forward to having things arranged a little bit differently.
I did like the feel and lightness of the Pixel 2XL. That lightness was a nice surprise.
I’m not too concerned if it looks and feels “premium” at this point. I’m more concerned that it functions like a premium device. And anyway I think the Panda looks really different in a good way. I like it.
rezenclowd3
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No one has been able to duplicate the results of tester that found it to hit 1k.
Yeah, that seems a little ridiculous. Give me enough to see in the sun but no more, honestly.
Sorry but the Note 8 got to 1070 nits in this clip here. That's proof enough that it has the chance to go to 1200 nits based on certain conditions. Remember samsung has max brightness based on surroundings and overall battery percentages. So it differs based on certain conditions.
Samsung has various display modes. You can have the most accurate srgb in basic or photo mode. You can have a warmer or cooler display as well since its perfectly customizeable. That's the joy of having a S8 or Note 8. Also their displays are rated some of the most accurate in the business. The Pixel 2 XL is limited to a bluish tint and 400 nits of brightness which is a joke.
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FYI I read from a person on reddit that had a hands on and they mentioned there was an option called "vivid colors" for the display which was off on the demo models. I think it was vivid colors the person said...Could be a different phrase. He did say it didn't change the colors much but it did make the screen slightly more saturated.
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Unfortunately I wouldn’t know.
I am stuck using the Adapative display mode, because it’s the only one in which I can use the software update that allows me to get rid of the pink stain of my display. I’m one of the unlucky ones who got one of the blotchy pink stain afflicted displays. Without the “fix” applied, if I try to use my display in any other mode, it looks like I drooled jelly donut filling all over my display. mmm...donuts... I hate it when I try to read through that nasty pink haze. Fortunately, Adaptive mode looks good. It’s a bit too saturated for my tastes, but it works.
The Pixel 2XL display looked fine to me.