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Is the Google Pixel 2 XL best Android smartphone money can buy? We find out
Nov 09 2017 By Nitansh RastogiIt’s hard to believe that the world of smartphones is just a decade old. In such a short span of time, the way people communicate has changed, and for a large chunk of people, smartphones are their only way of accessing the world wide web. While Apple claims that its latest, the iPhone X (first impressions) – represents the future of smartphones, I believe Google has managed to play catch up fairly quickly. In just its second generation, the Pixel 2 XL solves many of the issues we had with the first-gen offerings. The best part is that the search juggernaut is following Apple’s playbook – combining both hardware and software to deliver a seamless experience.Related read: Google Pixel 2 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note8 vs Apple iPhone X: which is the best flagship this year?However, with prices starting at Rs 73,000, there’s no denying the fact that the Google Pixel 2 XL is an expensive proposition. What’s more difficult is that apart from its cameras, there`s no defining characteristic in the smartphone that’s not available with the competition, since its software features would be rolled out to other Android devices sooner than later (Google Assistant has already started recognising songs playing near you, although you need to activate it with your voice). The Samsung Galaxy Note8 (review) isn’t just cheaper by almost Rs 7,000, but also offers S Pen and dual cameras. Apple’s iPhone X is also a tough rival, boasting similar features such as a bezel-less display and stereo speakers, and while it’s expensive, the fact that it’s already out of stock at most places suggest that it would set cash registers ringing for the brand. In a way, Google’s latest offering also faces competition from devices such as the OnePlus 5 (review), which provides similar hardware at almost half the price, and would soon get an iterative upgrade in the form of the 5T, which will be joining the bezel-less bandwagon. On top of that, the Pixel 2 XL is riddled with quality control issues (apart from the things mentioned above, several consumers reported that their units shipped without any OS).So where does all that leaves us? While it might be difficult to recommend the Google Pixel 2 XL wholeheartedly, it’s a perfect example of a smartphone that stands out on its own without needing to follow the competition blindly. The phone is worth considering if you’re looking for a premium offering which doesn’t compromise on many aspects. Add to it the fact that the phone comes with a two-year warranty…. which certainly trumps the competition offering the standard one year warranty.
Read Full Reviewvalue for money it's pixel and the person buying pixel already knows everything about pixel so let me help you with major issue that's bothering everyone 1 screen is fine for Indian user i think our batch is free from other screen issues except blue tint. 2 slow charging and camera issues will be fixed in futures updates 3 clicking noise from earphones and below par speaker is just hoax they are working flawlessly no need to worry if you buy this phone but be careful as flipkart after sales service is not user friendly if you are having second thought then buy OnePlus5t it's bang on for. money at that price.
Used this device for about 6 days.Below is my initial review(Running on Android 8.1 from the first day) PROS 1. Battery life- Excellent. SOT is always around 9 hours (5 cycles so far). First time ever, I found it tough to kill the battery. 2. Fluid performance on every aspect. 3. Natural mode on display is really natural. 4. Rear camera ofcourse. 5. Gestures. 6. Charging time is around 2hours 10minutes which is good for 3520mah battery. 7. Stereo speakers (good at less than 60% volume only) 8. More wallpapers. 9. Ofcourse latest Android always. 10. 2 year warranty. 11. 3 year software support. CONS 1. Speaker is getting some noise when more than one notification comes at a time. Speaker Distortions also annoying at higher volumes for some kind of audio. 2. Touch on edges are not consistent some times.....especially during games. 3. Front camera is below average on low lighting conditions. Google camera could have included filters. 4. Phone is little taller which is not comfortable to hold. 5. A sound(Speaker being used kind of indication) is coming from earpiece during call which can be heard in very silent conditions. 6. Phone is slippery. 7. Lack of 3.5mm jack. 8. Lack of wireless charging considering removal of 3.5mm jack. 9. Google should have included wireless headset if they are not encouraging 3.5mm jack (Intead of Type C to 3.5mm adapter). Improvements 1. Speakers issues, Touch issues on edges. 2. Blue shift is slightly reduced on saturation mode.So there is a scope for improvement. Considering good battery standby and SOT, GOOGLE should have opted for dual standby sim atleast for some regions.
When a Pixel user is in the Night Sight mode, the phone would automatically recognise when it's pointed at the dark sky and surface a prompt indicating that the astrophotography mode is now enabled
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Oct 09 2019 By Siddharth SuvarnaThe latest Android Q Beta 4 update is putting some Pixel 2 XL devices in bootloop.
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Mar 11 2019 By Ashwini SahRAM | 4 GB |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 |
Rear Camera | 12.2 MP |
Front Camera | 8 MP |
Battery | 3520 mAh |
Display | 6.0 inches (15.24 cm) |
Launch Date | November 15, 2017 (Official) |
Operating System | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
Custom UI | Stock |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 |
CPU | Octa core (2.45 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 280 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 280) |
Architecture | 64 bit |
Graphics | Adreno 540 |
RAM |
4 GB
Excellent
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RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display Type | P-OLED |
Screen Size | 6.0 inches (15.24 cm) |
Resolution | 1440x2880 px (QHD+) |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 |
Pixel Density |
537 ppi
Best in Class
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 76.71 % |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
Bezel-less display | Yes |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Height | 157.9 mm Compare Size |
Width | 76.7 mm |
Thickness |
7.9 mm
Very Good
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Weight |
175 grams
Average
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Build Material |
Case: Aluminium Back: Aluminium |
Colours | Black, Black and White |
Waterproof | Yes, Water resistant, IP67 |
Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Main Camera | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution | 12.2 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(27 mm focal length, 2.55" sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size) | |
Sensor | CMOS image sensor | |
Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus, Dual Pixel autofocus, Laser autofocus | |
OIS | Yes | |
Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | |
Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | |
Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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Video Recording |
3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 120 fps 1280x720 @ 240 fps |
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Front Camera | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution | 8 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(25 mm focal length, 3.2" sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size) | |
Autofocus | No | |
Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |
Video Recording |
1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps 640x480 @ 30 fps |
Capacity | 3520 mAh |
Type | Li-ion |
Removable | No |
Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Internal Memory |
64 GB
Best in Class
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Expandable Memory | No |
USB OTG | Yes |
SIM Slot(s) | Single SIM, GSM |
SIM Size | SIM1: Nano |
Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
VoLTE | Yes |
SIM 1 |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz 4G Speed: 75 Mbit/s ↑ 800 Mbit/s ↓ (LTE category 15) 3G Speed: HSDPA 42.2 Mbit/s ↓, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s ↑ GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
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Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO |
Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
NFC | Yes |
USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
FM Radio | No |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Larger screen:
6.01 inches (15.27 cm) vs 6.00 inches (15.24 cm)
More RAM:
8 GB vs 4 GB
Higher primary camera resolution:
16 MP vs 12.2 MP
Lesser thickness:
7.8 mm vs 7.9 mm
Lesser weight:
143 grams vs 175 grams
Smaller screen :
5.00 inches (12.7 cm) vs 6.00 inches (15.24 cm)
Larger screen:
6.20 inches (15.75 cm) vs 6.00 inches (15.24 cm)
Faster processor:
Quad core 2.7 GHz vs Quad core 2.45 GHz
More RAM:
6 GB vs 4 GB
Lesser thickness:
7.7 mm vs 7.9 mm
Lesser weight:
174 grams vs 175 grams
Smaller screen :
5.80 inches (14.73 cm) vs 6.00 inches (15.24 cm)
Larger screen:
6.28 inches (15.95 cm) vs 6.00 inches (15.24 cm)
Faster processor:
Quad core 2.8 GHz vs Quad core 2.45 GHz
More RAM:
6 GB vs 4 GB
Larger screen:
6.41 inches (16.28 cm) vs 6.00 inches (15.24 cm)
Faster processor:
Quad core 2.8 GHz vs Quad core 2.45 GHz
More RAM:
6 GB vs 4 GB
Rs 30,900