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[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] wase4711:
looks like a fricken Iphone; thats the only thing I dislike about it so far
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] 777-300:
lovely device
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] noremac258:
The device looks much better in person, it's sleek simple and sexy.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] movielover76:
I love the device, and the subtle reminders that HTC built this phone, it's been awhile since I owned a uni body aluminum phone and I'm really enjoying it.

Some people don't like that glass on the back, I think it gives it personality.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] kjb86:
We picked up an XL for the wife on the weekend... I like it a lot better in person than what you see on a picture. I especially liked the silver edition (I think most people do considering it's basically sold out everywhere).

I don't buy the whole "it looks like an iphone" thing... it's a slab device.. they all look the same.

Maybe the bottom bezel is a little too big, but at least there's no physical button.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] ssb13:
The bezel is not has big as it seemed in photos. Very well balanced. I kind of wish the volume buttons were on the other side and higher up. This could be an issue with my car mount squeezing them. If so, I might have to get a magnetic one.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] hollowlog:
I like the device. It looks utilitarian, something I loved about the Nexus 5. I'm kinda over the glossy, reflected fronts and backs of Samsungs. Both Pixels look unassuming and elegant.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Marcus Ryan:
I'm actually on the other side of the fence relative to most of the other comments here. I saw the pics\videos and thought it looked alright, then got mine yesterday and honestly I think it's pretty damn ugly. It doesn't matter much to me personally as I'm going to have it cased up at all times, but I think the shade on the back looks pretty half assed, and it picks up fingerprints like crazy. The bezels are almost exactly the same as an iphone, but it feels larger with no button to interrupt that space. Aside from that I love the phone, but aesthetically it's a meh for me at best.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] fatapia:
Paint faded while a case was on, material was a soft rubber. Google claimed this as wear and tear while other users experiencing the same issue received replacements.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Novakingwai:
2 STARS. Never understood the fascination with how a phone looks. I've always put my phone in a drop resistant case the moment I got the phone, as have many others. Don't want it to break. I wish companies would stop wasting so much time on how it looks and make it perform the damn best that it can.

The Pixel XL's design is a step backwards for Google. Obvious iPhone clone aside, it has a huge bottom area with nothing on it. Why? The back is 1/2 covered in glass. It looks so stupid! Why not make it completely glass. It's like they did something just to make it different, no matter how stupid it looks.

I don't even care that much, put it in an otterbox defender case and I never see the phone anyway. Just the otterbox case.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Mr. Orange 645:
When I first saw the leaked renders, I was completely unimpressed. But I felt the same about the Nexus 6P and now I love the look of that phone.

I just got the Pixel XL a few days ago (Quite Black). My first thought was it was an obvious iPhone clone. I know, there's only so much you can do with a slab device. But at the same time, look at the Nexus 6P. Look at the S7 Edge. Look at the Moto Z. None of those look like an iPhone. I carry an iPhone 6 for work, and the Pixel XL at first glance looks very much like a big iP6.

That said, the look has really grown on me and I like it. I put a matte clear skin on it from BSE, and I prefer the look of matte over the glossy glass panel. The subtle chamfers on the front and the aluminum and glass construction feel and look like quality. I like the not quite black colors of the Quite Black.

I haven't felt the phone is top heavy, and feels balanced despite some reviews. And it's thin enough that I can put a clear TPU case on it to show off its looks, without making it feel thick and bulky. Actually the case adds just the right grip.

I'll give it four stars for quality, and take the fifth star away for lack of originality in design .
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] muzzy996:
I stuck a Dbrand skin on mine. I like the build quality but am not a fan of the half glass back design. With the skin on I'm satisfied. The phone is well balanced and feels great in hand. I like it a lot. I don't mind the large chin either, helps to make holding the phone in landscape orientation.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] ithehappy:
2 stars here. I have never held an huge phone like this. Needless to say I absolutely hate the bottom bezel, reaching the top of the display is almost impossible for me for that, other than with two hands. The glass back bit on the back is beyond ridiculous. The texture on the power button is nice, but I don't like that its placed above the volume rocker, and I don't like that the volume rocker is on the same side as the power button. The only thing I liked is the touch of the aluminium on the back, and the device is simple looking, not for them attention whores, that's it. Massive improvements could and should be done in next version.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] coreymu:
I don't really blame the "Iphone looking" design cuz I personally it looks more like an HTC phone. The glass back is really concerning because it would be hazardous to use the phone if you drop the phone and the glass back gets smashed. It does look sort of awkward, but it doesn't look horrendous to me. Hey, but the bottom firing MONO speaker that looks like a stereo speaker though :S Apart from that, I really like the phone. I just don't think it should cost that much.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] PsiPhiDan:
Cost was my main sticking point too. The Verizon went and offered the Pixel for $10/mo and the XL (128GB) for $20/mo. Main problem removed, and now I have one ordered. :)

Edit: Sorry, $8.33/mo for the Pixel XL 128GB with trade-in of Galaxy S5! Unreal.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] neverstopdroiding:
I think the glass something to do with improving signal. If not, it's a poor design choice.

I still think it's a good looking phone. It's not quite the iPhone 7 but this and the OP3 and are the best looking droids in my opinion.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] veli69:
Average looking device huge bezels nothing aesthetically pleasing about it.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] toystor:
imobilephonex

The smartphone is truly are beautiful. Awesome :D
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] McSnuffles:
4/5

The only complaint is the bottom bezel. Which I know everyone complains about anyways, but it's really the only thing that I would immediately wish to change about this phone. Everything else is very clean and sturdy build quality wise, a lot of past phones have weird gaps along the display or certain parts wiggle when you flex the device. The metal body goes a long way towards this problem, but I think they really nailed that portion of the phone.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Rate this thread to express how you think the Google Pixel XL feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] movielover76:
Definitely a well made phone
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] ChazzMatt:
Evidence points to a rushed development cycle for Google's first self-branded smartphone.

10/24/2016

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016...h-to-mold-an-htc-phone-into-a-google-product/
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] cridtohs:
google has had 30 years to make this phone, not to mention the years making android. I compare it to a music artist who spends their life writing their first album. Its usually the best and new music usually is hastily made and trash.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Juzman:
I have the XL and 6P. I think the XL feels like a cheaper / midrange version of the 6P.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] TurboBot247:
I'm gonna have to disagree with you here. From what I felt when I first used a Pixel, the device is solidly built and comfortable to hold. I own a Nexus 6P, and I pretty much baby it because it has a chance of snapping in half like a twig if I don't. The only thing holding the frame to the screen are six screws: four on the very bottom, and two on top, and there is absolutely no support along the sides of the phone. And the phone being as tall as it is, then it becomes very prone to this happening. The Pixel also seems to have pretty decent water resistance, especially for a phone rated IP53.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Juzman:
What I'm getting at is that the Pixel feels like plastic. Like one of the toy/demo/fake phones you see in the shops. The metal on my 6P actually feels like metal.

Also the volume rocker on my 6P is solid and not wobbly like my XL.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] TurboBot247:
I totally understand what you're getting at. The nexus feels more genuinely metallic to you. However, I would much rather have a phone with wobbly buttons and a not-so metallic feel (maybe because of the anodization process possibly being different between both phones) than to have a phone that I practically have to baby to make sure I don't bend it in any way. So while the nexus has more of a cold metal feel in your opinion, the Pixel is the more durable of the two.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Juzman:
I never felt that I needed to baby the 6P. I don't wear super-tight jeans, and treated it just like a normal phone. I do like the Pixel, don't get me wrong. Just doesn't "feel" like a premium phone.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] mrnovanova:
Anyone with the silver variant of the XL notice that the screen has a thicker black border on the left and top side? As if the screen and the digitizer or some panels were not aligned perfectly. I noticed it on mine went to the store to exchange it and when the rep opened the box the other one had the same defect. I ended up getting a black one. At least i don't see it anymore.

Btw when i say border i really mean a headline border between the white panel on the screen. I could see it on the left and top side. The bottom and right side were flush with the screen.

Anyone else noticed this.

I know I'm knit picking but for 1150$ i want my phone to be perfect!
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] iamhacked:
My Pixel XL arrived with the bottom antenna lines slightly scratched up, anyone else have this happen?
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] berry_lthird:
Solid!
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Help The Peace:
It felt very high quality when I got it with Android Nougat when it launched. And now with the Android Q Beta 1 it feels like the beast got woken again and it just feels way more reliable than on Pie (ridiculous, I know...)!
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Please, no "that's what she said" jokes. Rate this thread to express how you think the Google Pixel XL feels in-hand. A higher rating indicates that it's comfortable to hold for long periods of time, even in one hand. Resist the urge to say "TWSS" just now. Seriously.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] iceman4357:
I almost purchased the 6P when it came out, but it felt a little too big for me even though I have big hands. I think the Pixel XL is the perfect size. Feels only slightly larger than my S6 that I came from.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] robamacaf:
So the Pixel XL feels very nice in the hand. It has rounded sides that are smooth while holding it. My problem is, it's REALLY smooth when you're holding it. My case doesn't arrive until Sunday and I'm afraid I'm going to drop the thing because it's so slippery. I understand their choice of materials and looks and I'm ok with that. But they really needed to add some sort of texture to the side so I'm not scared of dropping the thing. Not EVERYONE uses a case. They shouldn't make it feel like I'm walking a tight rope if I don't. 3/5 stars.

Actually, I would probably do 5 based on the rounded feel in yours hands is very nice. But it'd give it a 3 because it's slippery! So it'd be a 4 overall. I can't change my vote for this topic, I voted a 3 the first time. I just wanted to clarify my thinking here
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] thequadfather:
Coming from a Note 7, it's feels perfectly fine (size wise) in my hand. I ordered a clear case before the phone arrived and put it in soon after I got the phone b/c I'm notorious for drops. Without a case the XL feels way too slick to go without a case. I've ordered a Rhinoshield bumper - I'm very interested in how it'll feel. I care barely palm a regulation basketball if that helps at all.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] wase4711:
feels small and light, compared to my nexus 6
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] carajp:
My Note 5 was very similar in size, so this doesn't feel much different - used to holding a phablet, and being left-handed with it (which can mess up a surprising number of things!) So I hold in my right hand and operate with my left. And ergonomically it's the best phone I ever had for the small things; the power button is right under my thumb and the fingerprint button right under my forefinger as I hold it. Much less clumsy for picking up, fingerprinting and finally turning off than my Note 5 is. I wasn't sure about the fingerprint at the back but it's a huge improvement for my hands.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] movielover76:
Feels great in the hand, I really love how it feels to use however I gave it 4 stars only because I think the power button is a little too high on the phone.

Maybe they could have put volume on the other side and lowered the power button down so it's in a more natural place.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] dreamtheater39:
The bezel.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Unicorn512:
It's easy to drop because it's so slippery without a case. I use a "kickstand" ring (glue on) that really helps.

With the ring I can just move my left index finger to unlock it without using my right hand. Very handy.

Without the ring I would give it a 3. With the ring it's a 5.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] cridtohs:
why isnt the phone bigger? It should be, its ridiculous that phones are still so small. feels like holding a childs phone.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] mrgwap03:
I know. Im coming from nexus 6 to.tbis feels so small. I had to look and make sure i had the xl lol. I love the way this phone feels in the hand
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Fenny:
It feels good in the hand, (it tastes terrible though DO NOT EAT). The front pane of glass is one solid piece so there is no tactile difference between the bezel and screen. I would like a bit more edge on the glass transition between the outer aluminum and glass, though I find myself enjoying the feel of the back glass pane where it borders the aluminum body, and the finger sensor for that matter.

The finger sensor is at exactly the right place for me, the border ring around it melds with the glass well, and has just enough edge so that the transition doesn't feel too smooth, I.E. easy to locate via tactile fumbling, and the sensor itself is fast.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] stando76:
Do you think they will enable a single hand use option, like the s7 edge?
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Toaplan:
It feels a bit light, but that makes it easier to hold for longer periods of time.

It feels solid and well built.

I am very glad that it has a flat back and will lay flat on a table. The Nexus 6 I just retired had a curved back, which makes typing that way impossible.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] scoppola:
Much more comfortable to hold than the 6P for me, mostly due to the rounded edges, I think. Being a little smaller doesn't hurt.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] thcue:
I had to laugh at this title.. ANyways am coming from a N6 I also had to make sure I had a XL. It's alot smaller, but the phone feels waaaaay more solid and premium I bet you all agree one that. The one thing I hated on the N6 was the amount of play in the buttons. Atlease in this phone they fixed the play in the buttons. I'd say I love the new feel of my google iphone. :)
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] hutzdani:
In short unbalanced and more heavy in top ( PS the guy said no "that's what she said jokes" but inb4 "that's what he said"

No really it feels unbalanced vs the N6 and 6P for their size the N6 was by far the best balanced this Pixel XL feels like it flips over your index finger in one handed mode and for this it's more of a two handed job than even the 6P or 6 but that's just how it feels even in a grippy case it's just top heavy.

It by no means bad but if you come from a thin light balanced device the Pixel XL is a bit hefty up top.

Feels like a nexus 4 but they added some soap suds and silicone grease, after a week now it NEEDs a case it's more slippery that a N6 in water covered oil sliding down a hill.

As for general feel it's top heavy and slippery frankly its a poor ergonomic feel in had after using it for a bit, the 6P and N6 are far far better to hold ( smaller phones are far harder to keep a hold of if slippery )

These stylised chanfered edges are pretty bad on smaller devices and harks back to the old Moto X days with bar of soap designs.

As a die hard N6 guy it's just too small in its XL size it's slightly unweidly due to its Inbertween size 5” far to small 6" slightly to big the 6P was the best if both worlds but the screen jumps down are weird and frankly if your running a 6P it's totally not worth the upgrade in any way ! If your still on a N6 it's worth it for the 64bit / speed bump and faster camera if you have the cash if not the 6Pnis your go to for sure ! Pixel or nexus I'd plump for the cheaper just as capable just as fast 6P for half the price if not less.

Had the Pixel delivered FF speakers / wireless charging / proper always on display / tap2wake / 64gb minimum storage I'd say go for it but it's just under whelming over priced chomp at the apple market and is just slightly lacking hardware and software wise.

If you can put aside these quirks the Pixel is good but it's not all round king reviewers say it is.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] neverstopdroiding:
You could always buy the Pixel :laugh:
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Help The Peace:
It feels ok in the hand. But don't expect awesome handwarmers. They are handwarmers, but not awesome with it, lol.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Are you comfortable in your own skin? Is your phone comfortable in its skin? Rate this thread to express how you deem the skin on the Google Pixel XL. A higher rating indicates that you love it: it adds just the right amount of features, it's visually pleasing, and overall it's additive to the experience. If this is a Nexus phone (you didn't think we hand-wrote all of these prompts, did you?) then use this rating to indicate how the latest version of Android looks to you.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] noremac258:
Clean and simple without any of the bloat found on other skins. Very nice.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Xak:
I just wish you can change the blue color scheme even though it works out for my state color#NC
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] movielover76:
The software is fast as hell, very easy to understand and intelligent.

It's the google phone I've been waiting for and that's largely due to smart software they've brought together that give you all of the features you need.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] phermey:
It's the little things. Had mine for two days now, was on the OPO. And a brief stint with the uberly crappy Nexus 5X before ditching it and going back to the OPO.

Anyways... I just want to talk about the sounds the phone makes and touch latency. For notifications, power button, typing clicks, etc. They are amazing. Nothing special about them to the naked eye, or ear. But I feel like Google put some time and effort into creating them. There is nothing loud about the text and email notifs, but I hear every single one of them. I don't get it. One simple little ding that grabs my attention each and every single time. No other phone has done this for me, nor has a phone that I have been around. They are all pleasant to hear, non obtrusive, and yet they are distinct and cool.

Touch latency. I ask anyone to go and grab an Android phone, Tell google you want to play pacman, and actually be able to play it without dying over and over again because PacMan can't make a quick turn. Then get on your/a Pixel and do the same thing. That is the best way I can try to show you how much of a difference i makes.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Help The Peace:
I love the skin/software. Only the gesture navigation needs a revamp (which it will in Android Q!) and the multitasking needs better efficiency.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Rate this thread to express how well you can see the Google Pixel XL's display outdoors. In case you've been playing Minecraft for 18 months straight, you might not known how to get outside anymore. Well, find the door and walk through it. A higher rating indicates that it has very high maximum brightness and thus fantastic outdoor visibility in direct sunlight.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] juliend:
Not as good as the note 7, but better than any LCD phone I have had.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Jdban:
It could definitely be better. Reminds me of my 6P outdoors.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] abraxo:
Hey, I was thinking of switching over from the 6p. How is the switch so far? Pros and cons?
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Jdban:
Biggest con so far is no root access :P

I am really sad about the loss of stereo speakers. I keep covering the speaker and losing all sound :/

The Pixel wins in CPU (thermal throttling is waaaay better, the phone hasn't overheated and stuttered once so far) and camera, which are the main features I focus on.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Xak:
No root access if you have Verizon version which is technically same price as play store version that comes unlocked. Google even posted system images with other Nexus images so it will be bootable if you have unlocked variant if you wanted root you should have read more and dine research and got unlocked model direct from google
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] AstroDigital:
I can barely read the screen in direct sunlight
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] sdelcegno:
I find it much better than my 6p in sunlight. I think its fine.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] tswltd:
I'm coming from a Nexus 6, the Pixel XL is at least 6 times brighter. I can actually see the screen now, in indirect sunlight, direct sunlight it doesn't matter. The screen on the Pixel is beastly in comparison to the N6.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] wtherrell:
Does the brilliant Max Brightness app work on xl? It really helped the N6
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] GCbard:
What app is that?
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] wtherrell:
High Brightness Mode by flar2.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] GCbard:
thanks. I suspected that. it is a great app. I just do not want to root anymore. phones are needing root less and less now a days with how well they perform
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] airmaxx23:
I'm using Franco Kernel which has the high brightness mode, it's great for outdoors on sunny days.
[Google Pixel XL Real Life Review] Help The Peace:
In most situations I don't have a problem to see what's on my screen. But in very bright light conditions it might be a little hard without turning the brightness to 100% and use your eagle eyes to see what's on the screen ?