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[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Boskoel03:
Hi guys i need answer from real users of xl2,can not find it on videos,do u have waiting,processing time when shoting in hdr+ on mode? I am using ported g cam app from this phone on U11,and do have that,in that mode can not shot more photos at once,now as i am considering getting this device,i am wondering is it the same? Thanks..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
It's very short. I kept the default HDH+ on option and after taking a pic it's done processing in maybe a second. Haven't done multiple back to back shots though. It's really good at one and done.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Boskoel03:
Thanks,than it is good,i mean great,was wondering about it... :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Yeah coming from a Nexus 5X this is light speed fast. [emoji23]
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Don_Perrignon:
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[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Don_Perrignon:
Jeeze, the XDA app downgrades the quality of the pics uploaded.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Yeah not worth posting pics unfortunately. Unless you host it somewhere else.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] jbarcus81:
Anyone notice strange fluctuations in light when using Slo-Motion at 240fps? I mean it looks like the light is actually rolling ... I can't figure it out!! This is my 2nd XL 2 because of an RMA exchange and I don't remember trying it out on the first phone I had.. I'll try to get a video uploaded to show it..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] gm007:
That's normal if ur shooting under fluorescent lighting.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Your friends are never going to believe what you did. The only way to prove it to them is with that video you took. Rate this thread to express how videos shot on the Google Pixel 2 XL come out. A higher rating indicates that videos are smooth (and not choppy) and that auto-focus works very well, and that the camera adjusts quickly to different lighting conditions while recording.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] nimrodiny:
Am I the only one worried with video quality of the Pixel 2?

From what I'm seeing on YouTube the last couple of days, stabilization is GREAT but the actual quality is sadly just not good. Especially when panning, it's not as smooth as say the iPhones or Galaxy devices. Tons of artifacts and jitters.

Any chance these aspects can be improved later with software updates? :\
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] manners400:
Have any of you read about the Secret Pixel Visual Core Processor that Google said it installed in both the Pixel 2 & XL 2 that they have not activated yet which incorporates HDR+ and machine learning algorithms that can be updated through future updates. It is supposed to be activated with the 8.1 Android update. Apparently it's a stand alone chip from the 835 Snapdragon that has it's own cores & ram dedicated to the camera. It's supposed to be 5 times faster than Qualcomm chip while only using 1/10 of the power. So basically it's supposed to take the camera to the next level while being even more energy efficient.... ? Sounds great to me, can't wait to see this in action!!!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Redrockzz:
Yep it will be impressive.

Also we are able to take hdr+ pictures in 3rd party apps with the activated Pixel Visual Core SoC ;)

Im really looking forward to get my device and the 8.1 Update haha
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] ph0b0z:
I am particularly interested in low-light videos of both devices and the audio quality. From a few samples i could check on YouTube i suspect problems with the noise suppression at least on the XL. Trying to assemble examples in this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel...ght_and_audio/

Soo.. get your samples out to the world! :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] jtwlbz:
Another bad thing i am noticing is they audio quality when record video. Its noise cancelling makes audio quality horrible...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] whyme45125:
recorded video audio quality To me at least the Pixels sound much better than the iphone
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Robert_W:
I got around to testing the 2 XL vs the original XL, and for the most part the 2 XL exceeded the original in every way. But the Dual IS, optical and electronic, really messed up when mounted to my car. The original one was buttery smooth.

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] tpoasis:
I thought the video recording quality wasn't as good as my original Pixel XL when I went into the Verizon store yesterday 10/21/17 but I noticed that when you have the 1080p video option on, when the camera app is launched, before pressing record you have to change the fps from 30 to 60 in the on-screen settings to the left of the video screen. When I did that it basically mirrored my original Pixel XL except the picture quality of the XL 2 is of course naturally better. I'm sure with the update it'll exceed all other competition.

My only question is can the note 8 camera be ported into the XL 2? Because I loved the zoom while viewing a recorded video feature, which neither the XL not XL 2 pixels have.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Robert_W:
I'm sure there is some way to port it over. I'd be surprised if the app hasn't already been extracted.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] nimrodiny:
Honestly, video means so much to me and so far, what I'm seeing on YouTube looks pretty bad. The stabilization looks promising, but the actual quality is poor. Very noisy, bad frame rate drops and jitters. Still photos might be class leading but video looks worse than my Oneplus 5 at the moment.

I hope they'll be able to improve it significantly
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] nimrodiny:
I mean.. just look at it. It's a shame that the Pixel 2 is doing so well in still images but video has been completely neglected. Okay, good stabilization and all, yes. But why have good stab with such quality? what for?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gbqXSzVDMM
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] parousia15:
I noticed this too. Wasn't sure if it was my unit or in general, as I've not read any complaints. I posted (https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2/help/strange-sound-feedback-video-recordings-t3693360) a vid I shot w/2XL and a vid from wife's iPhone.

I tested another unit in Verizon and same distortion was there. A replacement is coming, but I'm not optimistic.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] jrharvey:
My video quality is great

I am extremely happy with the video quality now. I recently made a video. Watch at 4k. Personally I think its pretty amazing for youtube. Hard to tell the difference between this and several thousand dollar 4k cameras. Audio on the other hand is ABSOLUTE garbage and I cant connect my external mic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNk1Blop2Sk

Here is a twilight shot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODRupXk8I5I

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here is my sample.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YodS07Naa40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODRupXk8I5I
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] jtwlbz:
Yeh the video is great but your audio is not good. It sounds like too much noise cancelling.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] ph0b0z:
Thanks a lot (already found one of those via youtube search :)). The low light looks really good.. but the 2 XLs audio.. :/ Sizewise I'd only buy the 5" Pixel 2 anyway, but i still hope that this is fixable with a software update and not a problem with the microphones. LG is certrainly capable of good audio recording.

However, not to capture this thread or anything, but i am more certain every day, that this is only an issue with the 2 XL. I couldn't find many samples that are from the Pixel 2, but non of them have these audio issues:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxzV1PPFb-M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViiOlVpDLhs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8XwDv73PJ8

Oof.. don't you hear the hissing noises when he is talking and the weird bubbly noises in the 'suppressed' background noise? :( Sounds like he is under a glass bell sometimes..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] whyme45125:
so it's a treble or mic issue that can be fixed through software update. Video looks amazing on P2XL from all the videos shown. Remember this is a video quality thread not an audio quality thread. And honestly I didn't hear it until you said something about it and I cranked my soundbar to hear it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] jrharvey:
I agree although most video makers will say that audio is more important than actual video quality. Most people will turn off a beautiful video that has bad audio. I personally wouldnt care 2 cents about the audio quality if I could get my external mic working but I cant get any mic working on this phone. Itll only record with the internal mic which just suuuucks. The bass is completely missing and it amplifies high hissing and clanking sounds. Sorry I got off track there lol. The video quality really is the best I have seen in a phone. Not surprised it got the best video score on DXO mark. I plan to use this as my main camera when I make an overseas trip in a few months. This paired with a few moment lenses and a gimbal will make incredible cinematic video.

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Here is another test i did. I think it shows the difference in dynamic range and noise between the two phones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTh7Bi-0WiM&t=2s

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I noticed a lot of noise the first few days with the pixel 2 HOWEVER it seems like most of it has gone away. Ive never experienced that happening before. Its almost like the sensor needed to warm up or something IDK. Its seems to be rocking the low light now that I have had it for a week.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] whyme45125:
The more I think about it, maybe it has something to do with google assistant and it being able to hear you from across the room? Could it be software issue where google assistant shouldn't be able use that mic while in video mode? Just a thought.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] jtwlbz:
The fact that pixel2 has no the audio issue worries me it can be 2 xl microphone issue. Both should run same sw.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
You're beautiful and everyone knows it. That's why you take selfies. Rate this thread to express how the front-facing camera of the Google Pixel 2 XL performs. A higher rating indicates that the front camera produces fantastic results consistently.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] ludeboy:
I'm trying to figure out how to enable portrait mode on the front facing camera. Soon as I select portrait mode it switches to the camera in the back and there's no way to switch it. Anyone know how?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] androidpixar:
Yeah same here..dunno how to do the selfie portrait.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] jwfos22:
I think it automatically does it. When I played with it at Verizon I took a selfie & it was in portrait style. Try that & see. Hope this helps
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] yoyomonk:
I think an update came through, because I had a similar problem but now it's working. Try again after checking the Play Store for an update and/or rebooting?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] carlylemiii:
Yes, camera definitely needs to be updated in the Store for this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] ludeboy:
Yeah mine is working now too. Guess something updated overnight.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] dratsablive:
What's a "Selfie?"
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] androidpixar:
Update helped. Thanks for the heads up, guys! God the cameras are ridiculously fantastic!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] GoodRevrnd:
Sometimes the selfie cam causes the screen to flash white and it's very laggy taking a picture. What's up with this. Is this supposed to be a flash or something?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Yeah check the right most option if you have flash set to auto/on.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
There! Something just happened! Did you take a picture of it? Rate this thread to express how fast the Google Pixel 2 XL can go from "zero to picture". A higher rating indicates that launching the camera app and taking a photo is extremely fast such that you never miss an important moment, like when your cat attacks the couch again.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Born<ICs:
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[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
When you hand your phone to granny to take a photo of you, can she get the job done? Rate this thread to express how you deem the Google Pixel 2 XL's camera software. A higher rating indicates that the software is easy to use, fast, uncluttered, and inclusive of advanced features for when you need them.

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
To power up, you consume Red Bull. But your phone just needs its adaptive fast charger. Rate this thread to express how quickly the Google Pixel 2 XL can charge. A higher rating indicates that it charges extremely fast.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] rajendra82:
Charging speed is fine and fast.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] markwebb:
9

I'm finding it slow despite the fact it displays fast charging while using official cable and charger. My Note 8 is so much faster.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] tjxddt:
Mine 2 XL was really slow,It took 2h to charge from 30% to 100%.

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A Youtuber points out the same issue, he got 2h 30m to charge 2 XL from 0% to 100%.

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] nimrodiny:
According to what I have seen from YouTube reviewers, charging speed is ridiculous (not in a good way). How can I possibly leave my Oneplus 5 dash charge for this?? Sigh.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] dude_savage_89:
For me it charges quite quickly up to 95%, but the last 5% are a drag. And I'm using the cable and charger that came with the phone.

My OG XL charged much quicker!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] audioman42:
Wow, the bad news is just piling on. I might have to cancel my pre-order.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] tjtj4444:
please calm down a bit. Charging slow the last part after 80% or so is not bad but very good because it saves your battery. There is nothing to prevent this so if OP5 charges the last part faster the battery will wear out faster.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] COMTB:
Yes, they are supposed to throttle the charging after it hits a certain percentage (sounds like 80 in this case) but once it gets high enough the high amps can damage the battery, possibly overcharge it etc. 2.5 hours from 0%-100% doesn't sound terrible to me but maybe I'm not as picky as most....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] nimrodiny:
Did anyone try charging the phone with a Quick Charge 3.0 compatible charger to see if there's any difference?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] lur3nj14:
Mine charges between 2500-2800 mAh before the threshold with the screen off, around 1000 mAh with the screen on.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] parousia15:
When charging at home, it takes 2hrs from 20%-100%. I just started charging it at work, and it shot up from 20%-85% in 15 mins. Now it's charging slowly going to 100%.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] cdig:
What kind of mA are y'all getting? Seems around 2000 at best which is pretty underwhelming. Half that with screen on...

This is with the out of box charger.

I want the good camera but man does op5 do so many things better than this at half the price. ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] nimrodiny:
I feel the same way. OP5T could potentially be better in most segments except for the camera which obviously is the best thing about the Pixel 2.

Asking again, did someone try to charge the phone with a Quick Charge 3.0 compatible charger to see if there's any difference?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Redrockzz:
Dont have my Pixel 2 xl yet but I'm also thinking about getting OP5t instead.

Better Display, better charging time, overclocked processor, less bezels all in all less issues .. :/ Not sure anymore.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] nimrodiny:
Yep. Not sure anymore is exactly where I'm at unfortunately.

At this point, I've decided to just wait until December-January to see if anything changes with the quality of the screens/issues with the Pixel 2XL, if it gets better - I'll definitely get it, if not? See what the reviews for the 5T say and get it instead if they'll be positive.

I really, really wanted the new Pixels to be a smash hit and was ready to place my pre-order right away, but I'll let time to its thing for now since there's WAY TOO much negative surrounding the 2XL and for a good reason I guess.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] cdig:
you are paying the premium for camera these days. op5 pretty much does everything else better imo even with jelly scrolling.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] robstunner:
Just plugged my phone in now. 74% and it says 52 minutes until charged. :-/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] nimrodiny:
That's straight up slow charging. Poor performance.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] painfree:
You mean to say that although the chip is compat with QC 3 there is no QC 3 charger included with the phone ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
It's amazing how much we actually use our phones in a given day, especially when we watch "videos"! Rate this thread to express how many hours of screen-on time you can get on the Google Pixel 2 XL before depleting the battery.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] pcloadletter1:
7 hours
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[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] toakster:
7+ SOT! Pretty crazy...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] a.demarco:
Here is mine from yesterday... Not really a heavy user.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] cecho:
Just curious - are all of using battery saving location mode?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] uicnren:
Im not
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Andebad:
Full day 6am until 2 am with 4 hours of gaming in there.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] toakster:
I'm not either. High accuracy mode was on the whole time
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] lur3nj14:
Out (on LTE only, no Wifi) and about regular usage (web, news, maps/navigation) - 13%/hour ~7.6 hours SOT

Camera (because the camera is THAT great) + Google photos editing and uploading - 17-25%/hour ~ 4-6 hours SOT

At home on Wifi regular usage- 6-7%/hour ~ 15 hours SOT
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] cccoltsicehockey:
So was doing some testing for battery life. Used it till it shut off just a few minutes ago. I had taken a screen shot at 1% about 5min before it powered down figuring it was close. I took the phone off the charger yesterday at about 6:30am. I am not sure why wifi shows as 0% but I have been on wifi most of the day. I really liked the old Android battery screens better that showed wifi and cellular signal strength data as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Shahpur.Azizpour:
From my experience the SOT is not even the problem. How is the standby battery consumption? The thing is I get 10 hours SOT on my Moto Z Play if I do a lot. BUT if I use the phone only lightly I'll still don't get more than 2 days battery life even though you would expect much more.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Andebad:
Ambient features, how often your weather / email ect sync, how strong your cell signal is, how often your connected to WiFi instead of 3g/4g, and location services all affect stand by time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Shahpur.Azizpour:
Yeah I know but the thing is: compared to standby times of my iPhone 7 Plus the Pixel XL 1 standby was a joke.

I have installed basically the same apps on both devices. So I just hope that Android will finally catch up with Android 8, because up to now all Google initiatives to have better battery life were pretty bad.

That's why I would be interested to hear how this is going on the XL2.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Perry977:
This is going for 9+ hours sot!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Shawheim:
Why can't I post pics? Says I don't have permission to post.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] melvinftw:
Mind sharing your settings/apps? I'm at the same percentage as you but barely getting 2hours sot :/ I don't think I have any battery draining apps installed besides instagram and snapchat. Maybe its standby drain? I lost almost 10% overnight (6 hours) and I'm not sure if this is normal.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] jimv1983:
You also have 10 hours more off the charger. I think that could easily result in the 1 hour difference in screen on time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Perry977:
True!! I have all the locations and everything on..nothing changed..4 emails sync8ng.. injustice simcity games..fb snapchat insta all installed..been on lte whole time..this phone is a beast..always used htc phones which are not bad..this is first time using google phone..however, eagerly waiti g for htc u11+ announcement..if its tempting i m8ght return pixel and go for htc
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Wickedares:
Pretty solid screen on time binge watching stranger things season 2. Honestly I think I could get another hr or more still with 22% left.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Bxrider117:
This is my best battery status with my 2 XL. I was going for time off charger and not SOT. Still IAM very pleased with this phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] gjkrisa:
Users with poor battery life is this after unlocking bootloader?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
I have definitely noticed a difference but that could be due to 8.1 as well
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Badger50:
What poor battery life??? :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
How man

Kernel? Kernel settings?

Apps usage? Magisk modules? Wakeblcoks if enabled?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Badger50:
Nothing special. Flash kernel, stock settings with wake blocks enabled. Magisk module for GSM doze for play services. My Android Tools app used to stop running processes on some of my apps. Light user overall, lots of xda and chrome browsing, an hour worth of phone calls, 30 or so texts, 45 minutes of YouTube. That's about it :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
Screenshot of your wakelocks?

And which module do you use for gms? The one in magisk repo aur from the thread with oreo + version?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Badger50:
I use the one from the Oreo+ thread. Here are the wake.locks as well :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
You blocked every single one of them :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Badger50:
Yup! :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] ram4ufriends:
What tool is this to block wakelocks?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Badger50:
The EXKM kernel manager app :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
Can you please check my post in the module thread?

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Badger50:
Ok, what am I looking for? :confused:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
I flashed oreo+ version within twrp but play services still show up as not optimized
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Badger50:
Play services don't even show up in my battery optimization list. And when I list all apps, I get this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
You used the twrp version?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Badger50:
Yes sir.