Testseek.com have collected 372 expert reviews of the Google Pixel 2 XL and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Pixel 2 XL.
October 2017
(82%)
372 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(50%)
6 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Greatfeeling hardware
Unique look
Powerful
Easytouse camera
Solid performance
Stereo speakers
Muchappreciated arrival of waterproofing
The Pixel 2 and 2 XL are consistently fast with impressively low touch latency
Solid aluminum construction with IP67 waterresistance
It's solidly above average
This is Google's vision of Android. It's mostly stock with a few handy addons like the Pixel
IP67 water and dust resistant
Stunning new design (Pixel 2 XL)
Solid build with great grippy coating
Front-facing stereo speakers
Wide Bluetooth audio support
Daydream VR support
Unrivaled performance
Excellent battery life on both phones
Squeeze
More compact
Efficient design
Performance edge
Zoom/portrait camera features
Comes with headphones
Bettersounding speakers
Effortless HQ camera
More affordable price point
Longer battery life/faster recharge times
Better photo and video quality
Bettersounding speakers with stereo sound
Has portrait mode
Timely software updates from Google
Betterlooking display
Wideangle camera is nice having
Wireless charging
More beautifully made
Still has a headphone jack
Great camera
Fast fingerprint sensor
Stock Android
No bloatware
2-year warranty and 3 years of security updates
Lightweight
Thin
Built-in metal plates for magnetic car mounts
Premium performance
Two-day battery life
Slick design
Perfect photo capture
Ergonomic waterproof build
Versatile cameras with portrait mode
Smooth performance
Solid battery life
AI capabilities
Promised Android updates for three years
Big screen on a relatively slim body
Excellent build quality
Squeezing sides activates Google Assistant
Pure
Glorious
Pristine Android Oreo
Amazing camera experience
First phone to receive Google Lens
Beautiful new display and physical design
Packed with A.I.-driven surprise and delight features
Best-in-class camera
All-day battery life
IP67 certified
Loud and clear front-facing speakers
Easy-to-use and practical Android experience
Fluid
Quick performance
Google is finally good at designing smartphones
64 GB of base storage
Active Edge i
Solidly built smartphone
Clear
Crisp screen
Great battery life
Fantastic camera
Stock Android getting more useful functionality
Active edge useful
IP67 rated
The best smartphone camera. The best version of Android. Excellent performance and battery life. Significantly improved design
And it's now water resistant
Fast SoC
Modern Android with long update cycle
Excellent camera
Good speakers
Fast LTE
AptX HD
Free cloud storage for pictures and videos
IP67
Excellent performance
Truly impressive camera
It's finally water resistant
Android 8.0 is powerful and accessible
ESIM works well with Project Fi
The editors didn't like
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Headphone jack
Pricing a little steep on 2 XL
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9 screen has been done better on other phones
Voicecall clicks on smaller Pixel 2
The 5inch Pixel 2 has rather large bezels. There are frontfacing speakers embedded in them
But the device just looks a bit clunky
There isn't one on either phone
This is a minor one
But portrait mode is buggy. You can chalk that up to the lack of a se
Pixel 2 XL display has quality control issues
Smaller Pixel 2 has overly large bezels
No 3.5mm jack
Settings and customization can be overly basic
Screen scratches too easily
Price
Needs HDMI out from USB-C port
Expensive
Material can chip
Offers no drop protection
Especially for the display
Screen issues
Software needs some love
Display isn't the best in class
Quality control issues
Priced on the expensive side
Photos by Raj Rout
One main camera
Zero headphone jacks
No Band 71 for expanded T-Mobile coverage
Some key features aren't exclusive
Not a monumental upgrade over original Pixel XL
No headphone jack
No manual camera controls
Meh speakers
The Pixel 2 feels like the lesser option due to large bezels
Pixel 2 XL's display feels like a step down from the Pixel XL's
No USB Type-C headphones in the box
High price tag
While useful
Active Edge should have more features
Not a fan of the fluorescent orange power button
Fairly stock/bland design
Active edge can't be remapped to other programs
Poor display for a flagship phone
Which is really disappointing. No headphone jack. Expensive
Display could be brighter
Very limited viewing angle stability
No dual-SIM
No microSD slot
PWM
No more MIMO-WLAN
No microSD slot or headphone jack
Its design feels dated
Unlimited full-res photo storage only lasts three years
Published: 2017-10-28, Author: Chris , review by: phandroid.com
Abstract: For the vast majority of folks out there, battery life is easily one of, if not the most important features when looking to pick up a new smartphone. We've seen the same thing every year: manufacturers promise improved battery life thanks to more power ef...
Published: 2017-10-28, Author: Philip , review by: tomsguide.com
Add it all up, and Samsung's phones remain a cut above, sharing top honors for design and display. The Galaxy S8+ gets the nod over the Note 8, because it's a little less expensive and you're more likely to find a deal on this slightly older phone. Even i...
Under the hood there aren't that many differences between the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. I don't hate bezels and don't love big screens, so I placed an order for the smaller model. But I totally get why some folks would prefer the Pixel 2 XL.Even with...
Abstract: When Google announced its new Pixel smartphones, I knew right away that the bigger one was the phone for me. It packed a more modern design, a larger battery, and an exclusive paint job – plus, I'd already developed a fondness for its spiritual predecesso...
Abstract: You probably remember that Google told us the other day that it was investigating possible screen burn-in issues on its new Pixel 2 XL phone, right? This afternoon, they weighed-in with their findings. Not to spoil the fun, but Google says that the Pixel...
Abstract: You probably remember that Google told us the other day that it was investigating possible screen burn-in issues on its new Pixel 2 XL phone, right? This afternoon, they weighed-in with their findings. Not to spoil the fun, but Google says that the Pixel...
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Published: 2017-10-25, Author: Scott , review by: androidguys.com
It's really hard to throw shade at the Pixel 2 or Pixel XL 2, at least on paper. Display issues aside for the select few users of the Pixel XL 2, the general consensus seems to be that these phones are winners.I love the fact that Google Photos lets me up...
Published: 2017-10-24, Author: Eric , review by: phonescoop.com
Abstract: This isn't going to be a normal, in-depth review of the Google Pixel 2 XL. I've used the phone for a number of days now, and — though there's much to like about this device — the device shipping at the moment suffers from a critical flaw that prevents me...
Abstract: Last year marked a big shift for Google's mobile efforts. In a bid to compete against Apple, Samsung, LG, and other top-tier smartphone manufacturers, Google launched its very own consumer-friendly smartphone lineup to compete with the best devices on the...
IP67 water and dust resistant, Stunning new design (Pixel 2 XL), Solid build with great grippy coating, Front-facing stereo speakers, Wide Bluetooth audio support, Daydream VR support, Unrivaled performance, Excellent battery life on both phones, Squeeze
Pixel 2 XL display has quality control issues, Smaller Pixel 2 has overly large bezels, No 3.5mm jack, Settings and customization can be overly basic
Google's vision of Android is becoming clearer and clearer with each passing year, and although we're not 100% of the way to the final product, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are an amazing example of how well a phone can be both built and designed. Despite t...
