Phones Google Pixel 2 / Google Pixel 2 XL

[jamesrick80]

Oh goodness I hope they don’t try to embrace Samsung saturation if they go to OLED. I love how the LCD panel on my iPhone 7 Plus displays colors so close to how I actually see them. Not exactly, but easily the closest out of all the phones I have.

What a nightmare to have Samsung emulate Apple by getting rid of fingerprint scanning and headphone jacks and for Apple to embrace Samsung’s saturated displays as a default.

Once again, you don't have to use the display in adaptive mode. It fixes the issue unless you have a defected S8 plus like you. I love that saturated look and accuracy is only nice when you are photo viewing.

 

[woozor1]

So when are we going to see some reviews pop up?

 

[Aneres11]

IMO, nothing will compare to my Sony XZ Premium screen.

Anyone that sees this phone always comments on the screen (after they have said how much they love the look of the phone.) Surprising, when it was panned by reviewers for being "bevelicious". (Come back MRU )

Been well and truly spoiled by the 4k display on this, so nothing will compare. What I am glad to read about though, is this 'muted' display on the XL 2. I had a Pixel briefly last November and hated the screen. It was far far far too neon and retina burning, I remember discussing it on here.

I also find the same with Samsung screens. But I think it could just be AMOLED / OLED in general.

I'd be happy with an XZ Premium panel in all devices tbh.

 

[5105973]

Once again, you don't have to use the display in adaptive mode. It fixes the issue unless you have a defected S8 plus like you. I love that saturated look and accuracy is only nice when you are photo viewing.

Yes but I’m not talking about Samsung’s display exactly, I’m talking about Apple trying to emulate that Adaptive look by DEFAULT. And...knowing Apple, we won’t be able to adjust the settings and default is all we will get unless someone makes an app to change it.

 

[epicrayban]

Did you know?

The Pixel 2 camera's secret weapon: A Google-designed SoC, the 'Pixel Visual Core'


[doublepost=1508247294][/doublepost]Reviews so far:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/17/16486108/google-pixel-2-xl-review-android-phone-camera

https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-2-review

https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Pixel-2-and-Pixel-2-XL-Review_id4431

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/17/pixel-2-pixel-2-xl-review-best-gets-mostly-better/

https://qz.com/1103631/google-pixel-2-review-a-half-inch-away-from-greatness/

 

[Lava Lamp Freak]

Yes but I’m not talking about Samsung’s display exactly, I’m talking about Apple trying to emulate that Adaptive look by DEFAULT. And...knowing Apple, we won’t be able to adjust the settings and default is all we will get unless someone makes an app to change it.

The iPhone X actually does it right. Apple has been using P3 color gamut in displays for the last few years. The iPhone X automatically displays content in the correct color gamut. No changing anything required. This is from Apple: "The advanced color management system in the Super Retina HD display is the best in the industry. Which means that whatever color mode your content uses — P3, sRGB — iPhone X automatically displays in that format. So the colors you see are the colors the director or designer intended."

Windows and Android don't do this yet, unfortunately.
[doublepost=1508247977][/doublepost]Good news. According to Dieter Bohn, the XL 2 screen does not have any of the V30 issues.

https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/17/16486108/google-pixel-2-xl-review-android-phone-camera

 

[epicrayban]

The iPhone X actually does it right. Apple has been using P3 color gamut in displays for the last few years. The iPhone X automatically displays content in the correct color gamut. No changing anything required. This is from Apple: "The advanced color management system in the Super Retina HD display is the best in the industry. Which means that whatever color mode your content uses — P3, sRGB — iPhone X automatically displays in that format. So the colors you see are the colors the director or designer intended."

Windows and Android don't do this yet, unfortunately.
[doublepost=1508247977][/doublepost]Good news. According to Dieter Bohn, the XL 2 screen does not have any of the V30 issues.

https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/17/16486108/google-pixel-2-xl-review-android-phone-camera

He also calls the screens muted. Similar to what many of us described with our early impressions.

 

[co.ag.2005]

Did you know?

The Pixel 2 camera's secret weapon: A Google-designed SoC, the 'Pixel Visual Core'


[doublepost=1508247294][/doublepost]Reviews so far:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/17/16486108/google-pixel-2-xl-review-android-phone-camera

https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-2-review

https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Pixel-2-and-Pixel-2-XL-Review_id4431

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/17/pixel-2-pixel-2-xl-review-best-gets-mostly-better/

https://qz.com/1103631/google-pixel-2-review-a-half-inch-away-from-greatness/

MKBHD also did an unboxing. Says the design is finally growing on him and the camera sounds like it lives up to the hype. Cant' wait to see his review as well:

 

[Lava Lamp Freak]

He also calls the screens muted. Similar to what many of us described with our early impressions.

He also claims the color is tuned to sRGB, but I placed my S8 in 'Basic' mode next to the 2 XL and the colors were more saturated on the 2 XL. Hmm. I'm going to have to take another look this weekend.

 

[Zaft]

What is the S8's default mode?

 

[noobinator]

Sounds like good overall reviews so far with the "muted" screen being the biggest issue but it sounds like it was intentional.

 

[slitherjef]

Watching some of the pixel 2 vids now that the embargo has lifted.

Hopefully we will see root soon. I'm sure we will.

 

[Aneres11]

That thumb nail of the Pixel XL 2 really looks like an S8 and it is not sitting well with me.
I know it isn't the same phone, but it just looks so Samsung like that it puts me off.
No hate to Samsung, I just don't really like their devices.

How I wish the Pixel software and camera were dropped into the Essential body.

 

[co.ag.2005]

yay!

[doublepost=1508248621][/doublepost]watching the Verge review, wow, that camera! I'm excited for that

 

[Lava Lamp Freak]

Sounds like good overall reviews so far with the "muted" screen being the biggest issue but it sounds like it was intentional.

It sounds like Oreo does the same thing Apple is doing with iPhone X: automatically displaying content in correct color space without having to manually change settings. But there is a 'vivid' option to boost saturation a little.

 

[jamezr]

yay!

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[doublepost=1508248621][/doublepost]watching the Verge review, wow, that camera! I'm excited for that

Congrats! Mine should be here next week. Looking forward to reading your thoughts!

 

[noobinator]

Only another 3 weeks or so til I get my Panda version.

 

[deany]

yay!

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[doublepost=1508248621][/doublepost]watching the Verge review, wow, that camera! I'm excited for that

made up for you!, look forward to your impressions.

 

[co.ag.2005]

What is the S8's default mode?

adaptive, I believe (i.e. punchy, vibrant, saturated colors but I've been leaving my Samsung devices on that screen mode and like it)

 

[Aneres11]

First review is in.

The Verge:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/17/16486108/google-pixel-2-xl-review-android-phone-camera

 

[jamezr]

Wow...reading all these reviews make me even more anxious to get the 2XL next week!

 

[Aneres11]

I didn't see the post above with all the reviews lol. Whoops!

 

[5105973]

Only another 3 weeks or so til I get my Panda version.

{{{{noobinator}}}}

We will pop popcorn and watch our friends unboxing photos as we wait patiently for our Pandas.

I will also look over my husband’s shoulder a lot. That will annoy him greatly.

 

[co.ag.2005]

{{{{noobinator}}}}

We will pop popcorn and watch our friends unboxing photos as we wait patiently for our Pandas.

I will also look over my husband’s shoulder a lot. That will annoy him greatly.

Same here. the Panda is the one I really want and will be here in 3 weeks. the black one will hopefully let me figure out if I will be keeping the XL 2 long term or not.

 

[noobinator]

{{{{noobinator}}}}

We will pop popcorn and watch our friends unboxing photos as we wait patiently for our Pandas.

I will also look over my husband’s shoulder a lot. That will annoy him greatly.

My hope is that I can get some hands on time with the Panda before it ships. I'm hoping it has a bit of a different feel on the back than the black 2 XL. Also, looking forward to normal user reviews of the 2 xl. I have no plans on canceling my pre-order though because I can play with it for 2 weeks and return it. I think the Panda will show up in stores like BestBuy/Verizon next week.