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Typing this from a Pixel 2 XL after having been a happy Pixel XL owner. The 2 is truly the greatest phone I've ever owned, and that includes iphones along the w

Typing this from a Pixel 2 XL after having been a happy Pixel XL owner. The 2 is truly the greatest phone I've ever owned, and that includes iphones along the way. If this is what you get with a software company building hardware, I'd say keep it up.

microcolonel 9y ago
If iPhones ran today's Android, they would lead the pack; but because they run iOS, they're pretty MOR in terms of everyday performance and responsiveness (and perhaps especially disappointing WRT battery life). This is quite a role reversal from the situation five years ago.
- lostlogin 9y ago
  Name an android phone that’s faster than last years iPhone.
  - microcolonel 9y ago
    Compare last year's Samsung Galaxy to whatever iPhone was available at the time, and you'll find that the Samsung loads equivalent applications (preferably the same or same function) faster, retains them for longer, and lasts considerably longer on battery, all while charging faster. It's not that hard, I'm sure somebody's done this on video, do the test yourself if you're not convinced, I don't have an iPhone 7 Plus and 20 hours of time on my hands. iOS is a hog, and the A series chips are clearly not competitive in idle power consumption as configured by iOS.
enraged_camel 9y ago
Once again, anecdotal evidence is not data. We have confirmed reports that Pixel 2's build quality is... questionable: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/10/google-is-investigating-reports-of-pixel-2-xl-display-burn-in/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/10/google-is-investigat... edit: keep downvoting. You can't change the facts :)
matwood 9y ago
Meanwhile the Pixel 2 XL issues with build quality and screen have been well documented. A friend of mine already RMAed his because the proximity sensor stopped working. If Google wants to charge premium flagship pricing, they need to build premium phones. The regular Pixel 2 does seem pretty solid.
Steko 9y ago
Looks like yours shipped with an OS, congrats!
goldenkey 9y ago
Also typing from a Pixel 2 XL after having been a moderately satisfied Pixel 1 XL owner. The Pixel 2 XL screen gamut is totally washed out with blacks. Its horrendous for watching any show or cinema. Yes, I know that each app has to have the right gamut set in the Android app manifest -- but not even Google updated their apps or launcher yet!! And they expect others to do it? At least give us the option to force a higher gamut per app... Simple solution for such an eclectic decision on a new flagship.
jacksmith21006 9y ago
Totally agree on the Pixel 2 XL. The best smartphone I have ever used and I am old and switch phones a lot. People need to be careful listening to random people online and go try the phone for yourself.

microcolonel 9y ago

If iPhones ran today's Android, they would lead the pack; but because they run iOS, they're pretty MOR in terms of everyday performance and responsiveness (and perhaps especially disappointing WRT battery life). This is quite a role reversal from the situation five years ago.

lostlogin 9y ago
Name an android phone that’s faster than last years iPhone.
- microcolonel 9y ago
  Compare last year's Samsung Galaxy to whatever iPhone was available at the time, and you'll find that the Samsung loads equivalent applications (preferably the same or same function) faster, retains them for longer, and lasts considerably longer on battery, all while charging faster. It's not that hard, I'm sure somebody's done this on video, do the test yourself if you're not convinced, I don't have an iPhone 7 Plus and 20 hours of time on my hands. iOS is a hog, and the A series chips are clearly not competitive in idle power consumption as configured by iOS.

enraged_camel 9y ago

Once again, anecdotal evidence is not data. We have confirmed reports that Pixel 2's build quality is... questionable: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/10/google-is-investigating-reports-of-pixel-2-xl-display-burn-in/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/10/google-is-investigat... edit: keep downvoting. You can't change the facts :)

matwood 9y ago

Meanwhile the Pixel 2 XL issues with build quality and screen have been well documented. A friend of mine already RMAed his because the proximity sensor stopped working. If Google wants to charge premium flagship pricing, they need to build premium phones. The regular Pixel 2 does seem pretty solid.

Steko 9y ago

Looks like yours shipped with an OS, congrats!

goldenkey 9y ago

Also typing from a Pixel 2 XL after having been a moderately satisfied Pixel 1 XL owner. The Pixel 2 XL screen gamut is totally washed out with blacks. Its horrendous for watching any show or cinema. Yes, I know that each app has to have the right gamut set in the Android app manifest -- but not even Google updated their apps or launcher yet!! And they expect others to do it? At least give us the option to force a higher gamut per app... Simple solution for such an eclectic decision on a new flagship.

jacksmith21006 9y ago

Totally agree on the Pixel 2 XL. The best smartphone I have ever used and I am old and switch phones a lot. People need to be careful listening to random people online and go try the phone for yourself.