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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dyoung33:
Ordered my Pixel 2XL (128 GB, Black and White) on the 4th, at 10:23 PDT. Delivery November 8th-9th. I'm not complaining, but I was hoping with 2 different manufacturer's, some of the delay time might be eliminated. Maybe it's more of a distribution side issue, than supply. Kind of reminds me of when I was a kid, and had to wait for Saturday morning, to watch cartoons. I don't think I would have such great memories, if they were available 24/7 like they are today. Anticipation can be a good thing. With that being said, give me my damn phone... Ha ha.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jay01:
Something to pass time while you wait :good:

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] twist:
I never could bring myself to get a 6P or Pixel. I feel like I have been waiting all this time, JUST for this phone! I hope it won't disappoint.

What do you all think?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] HankStorm:
I'm with you. Upgrading from my N6 too. Was going to get the Pixel XL last year but couldn't pull the trigger at that price with those bezels, no waterproofing, etc.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] abogrhen:
me too (i spend all my saving for this year )

i order my pixel 2 xl 64 black

to replace my n6 64g

running Oreo (crDroid V4)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] hellcry30:
no, i did that also :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] galaxys:
I had fun with the Nexus6p and Pixel XL between the Nexus6 and the Pixel XL 2...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] a.demarco:
Same here... Upgrading my Nexus 6 to the Pixel 2 XL. Never got a 6P or Pixel.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] gorgazm:
Same here, for all the same reasons. N6 is starting to slow down and battery isn't as good as it once was. It lasted longer than any other phone I've ever had though
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mxmarcus:
I'm upgrading from Nexus 6.

I am getting Pixel XL 2 128 GB and I plan on using it up to the last security update (3 years)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ProAm500:
I'm getting a P2XL, but I feel like I'm still waiting for the perfect phone. If I didnt have to get stuck with TouchWiz I would say the S8+ would be it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] force70:
Went from galaxy nexus to nexus 5 to nexus 6 then to 6P then skipped the first pixel. So i also has high hopes for this year

But I learned with my 6P that 128gb of storage isnt quite going to cut it so very disappointed the XL 2 doesnt have a 256gb option.

But other than that it ticks all the boxes and then some for me....in still debating it lol.

sent from my Note FE
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] galaxys:
You'll probably get it knowing your track record! :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Datsun.510:
Currently have the Nexus 6 and upgrading to the Pixel 2 xl. It was between that or the v30. Want a phone with good development don't know if the v30 will have an unlockable bootloader maybe only the unlocked version. The nexus 6 has been so good to me that haven't had a reason to upgrade. Its still kind of difficult to let it go since the phone works perfect. Maybe the battery has a little less capacity. Other than that, Shamu will be missed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] force70:
Lol....yeah i have a hard time saying no.

sent from my Note FE
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] chazall1:
I went from Nexus 5 to The original Pixel xl. Was looking hard at the Nexus 6P. Now the new Pixel 2 XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mike02z:
I just put my Nexus 6 up for sale. It was my daily driver for 2+ years. It had every ROM known to man at one time. I got an XL nut the screen was not big enough for me. The N6 spoiled me.

I'm daily driving a Note 8 right now but I'm looking forward to the 2 XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stinger4321:
Hehe.. yeah i had the orig xl verizon version.. depixled when i got it...bit had to rma.. received 7.1.1 on replacement.. put it on swappa same day.. went back to my tried and true N6... I just hope the 2 xl stacks up to this phone on quality and dev support
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] realbananA:
I tried the pixel and had charging problems so I returned it like the phone though. Just ordered the xl2. If there are any kind of problems with this phone illl return it and go back to a iphone. As frustrating as iPhones are to use I'll at least have something that works properly
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] JeepFreak:
I'm coming from a N6 too... Though not because I didn't wanna upgrade sooner!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Muikkuman:
Yes, I'm upgrading from a Nexus 6 to a Pixel 2 XL. Haven't decided which color to get thought.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Great to see a lot of Nexus6 and Nexus6p owners onboard for this exciting Pixel XL 2! Rock on :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] irmatt:
Was in love with the Nexus 6, Got a 6p after I found a great deal. Have been waiting for dual front speakers since. The pixel 2 XL was made for us nexus 6 lovers.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stinger4321:
I dont get why htc dropped this feature.. its what separated them from the back.. other than the black bezel above the speaker.... FFS is where its at.. if pixel 3 drops that feature..... No upgrade for me
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] georgiapi:
I'm coming from the 5x.

Not a fan of larger devices because of front pocket carry, I see the Pixel 2xl is only a little more than 1/8-inch wider and only about 3/8-inch taller with 1-inch more screen.

Nice.

I had tweaks for my 5x to make both speakers play back in stereo & volume boost rooted and ROM'd hard she served me well..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Raistline:
I am coming from the Nexus 6 as well. I have the 32GB vers. and just bought the 64gb version of the Pixel2 XL.

The N6 still works mostly perfect, except for 2 smallish issues. Due to the age of the battery my N6 will die if I open Google Maps with less than 30% battery or if I open Google Inbox at less than 15% battery. Also Bluetooth is starting to get a tiny bit dodgy but still a not a continuous or major issue, yet. What really surprising is that after 3 years of having this phone and not using a phone case my N6 still is scratch/crack free and has no damage to it.

After having the nexus 6, the 6p screen was just too small and the N6 worked too well to upgrade. The Pixel XL screen again was too small and didn't have front facing speakers, so again a pass. Finally the XL 2 comes and it has a 6" screen again and front facing speakers, definite buy for me. The loss of the headphone jack still hurts a bit but since I mostly listen through a portable DAC/AMP I can try to live with it.

I have considered other devices, namely the Gplay version of the Moto phones, LG Phones, and even OnePlus devices but they all have had their issues that made me stay away. I really love Samsung's physical designs for their phones but TouchWiz and Knox keep me far away. I have dealt with both and they are horrid systems. If I am spending 600+ on a phone I better have 100% control over the device, and the touchwiz UI still bothers the crap outa me, the settings menu is a damned unintelligible maze.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] tcrews:
I'm upgrading from the Nexus 6 as well. Definitely been waiting for this device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] joshtk98:
I'm coming from a Nexus 6 too, have an S8+ but i just hate the software and i dearly miss the front facing speakers
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] grinmaul:
If i had not dropped my n6 and smashed the glass(screen no longer works) last week i would not be buying the 2xl yet, i would have been fine waiting another year to hopefully get the price down a bit.

the n6 has been the best phone i have ever had, i normally blew through phones withing 3-6 months, went almost 2 years with the n6.

It was mostly the screen size i loved, it was perfect for my old tired eyes, i don't like this trend of skinny tall screens because the text is still very small on them, but it seems the 2xl and v30 are about as close to the n6 as we are going to get.

i am in canada so the v30 unlocked is a no go, so 2xl it is:)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Wiley_11:
Nexus 6 to Pixel 2 XL for me too........:D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rajendra82:
You do realize that the Pixel 2 XL dimensions put it at neatly the same size as a Nexus 6P (about a mm narrower and 2 mm longer), which you must have thought was too large, as you got a 5X instead.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] lionelhuts:
Still holding onto the N6 after 3 years.

Wireless charging

Not much difference in bezel size

Headphone jack

16:9 is better than 18:9 IMO

I can deal with the crappier camera and lack of fingerprint sensor. Also, the N6 SoC is good enough for me. I can't justify a thousand bucks for the difference. Yes, the battery after 3 years is crap, but I fixed that with a $12 OEM battery on eBay.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] joeslide:
Upgrading my N6 to a Pixel 2 XL 128. I will miss my N6...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stinger4321:
I also am concerned with the new screen aspect ratio
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bsg411:
Im extremely confused as to why everyone in this thread thinks a N6 is better than a 6P.....6P is better than N6 and XL1
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bhasb:
Upgrading my N6 to a Pixel 2 XL 64. I too miss my N6
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Carloswithac:
I went from a Nexus 6 to an S8+, and now back to the Google phone. The G phones after the Nexus 6 didn't interest me until now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] georgiapi:
Its been a while but it was most likely the money or something I did not like about the phone. I always compare sizes at GSMArena so I'm sure I was in that loop.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] tgrgrd00:
Another N6 to Pixel 2 XL user here. I love my N6 but charging port broke about a month ago so not able to flash updates and been wireless charging only since. Kind of a pita. Battery life has gotten pretty bad as well so it's time.

Will miss this BY though it's been the most solid device I've ever owned.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nlua:
Another N6 launch day user here. My Shamu is still going strong with some minor hiccups. I'm only really concerned with the future of Dev support due to the whole a/b partitioning thing. Double fingers-crossed hoping the community will be as robust as the best of them.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mtsimmer:
I don’t know what about you but I’m still with nexus 5...

The only disappointing thing in the device is its battery which sometimes decides to quit.

Guys what do you think should I get the 128GB version or I’m better off with the 64GB variant?

Currently I’m on a 32GB variant and everything is ok I got 10~ gigs free
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AndrasLOHF:
Eh. Don't get me wrong. I liked my 6P much more than my Pixel XL due to design and stereo speakers. Dear lord though....the throttling!!!!! I fully believe Google did they best they could with the S10 but multiple times on a daily basis the phone would lag to a point where I wanted to throw it through a wall. Use while charging....throttle, use with bad signal....throttle, play graphically intense game....throttle, use phone in outside in extremely hot and humid Louisiana summer....throttle. I bought the 6P with intentions of keeping it a few years but couldn't live with it so I got the XL. Upgrading to the 2XL because I want my front facing stereo speakers back.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] grinmaul:
Does anyone seen a side by side of the n6 and 2xl? i am worried now that it might be not wide enough. i want a 6 inch phone so i can make the text bigger, having a narrow but tall phone does not really help if you have poor eyes.

the 6p was narrower then the n6 right?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] twist:
https://www.phonearena.com/phones/size/Google-Pixel-2-XL,Google-Nexus-6/phones/10568,8626

Check that out for a side by side.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] grinmaul:
oh that's handy, thanks!

its also looking like i should cancel my pre order:(

but comparing it to a lot of other phones, nothing is as good as the n6, 2xl still looks best compromise for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] cheapshot789:
Nexus 6 and nexus 5 were the best of google and the bezels were good and wireless charging i have waited for a small bezel nexus/pixel phone and xl 2 is the best yet if only it had wireless charging.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stinger4321:
Yeah.. i got my 2 xl screen protector in and layed it on top of my nexus 6.... Proably 3/8 of an inch narrower.. but about that much taller
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] twist:
I have to say at this current juncture without using the phone myself. My only complaint is the lack of wireless charging, I have gotten so used to using this little angled dock on my desk its gonna be a major bummer!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Maple1:
I'm upgrading my Nexus 6 32GB (after 3 years with it) for Pixel 2 XL 64GB (panda color), hopefully I won't be disappointed....

I have played in a shop with Pixel 2 XL, got mixed feelings....they could do better with that bezel/screen ratio....overall new Pixel 2XL is smaller comparing to N6 so probably will be more handy, screen ratio will have to get used to it. Phone didn't had access to network so I could check how YouTube, Chrome etc looks on that screen.

It's nice phone, curved glass around screen looks nice, back is nice and You have that premium feeling.

I love N6 and I still think it's best phone I have ever used.... I'm hoping I will not regret moving to new Pixel2 XL :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rothlike:
I am upgrading my N6 for the Pixel 2 XL as the rear camera stopped working a couple of months ago. I have wanted to get an android phone that is no smaller than my N6 and so since I do not like the Samsung OS I waited and then came the info on the Pixel 2 XL and I knew it was going to be my next phone. I must say though my N6 was a great phone. I feel I will be a fan of the Pixel 2 XL once mine arrives.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] evolishesh:
I don't know if I should upgrade from my nexus 6, although my buddy is selling me his s8 plus for $200 lightly use for 6 months.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] :
For $200 that S8 Plus looks pretty sweet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] georgiapi:
I just got back from sampling the screen and speakers and canceled my order.

Very limited viewing angle, hazed with a blue hue.

Anemic weak pitiful output.

Not for my 900+ dollars.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] force70:
Just make sure its not a snapdragon!

sent from my Note FE
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] evolishesh:
Yes sir. Is so sweet.

---------- Post added at 06:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:35 PM ----------

Unfortunately it is. But, the screen and samsung pay is so awesome.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Don_Perrignon:
Coming from a N6. I bought my N6 back in the summer of 2015 and I wanted the 6p when it came out, but couldn't justify the buy after just getting the N6.

When the XL came out, I somewhat wanted it, but had no reason to upgrade and I was salty it didn't have from facing speakers. There was nothing wrong with the N6.

Well, fast forward and the N6 has more cracks, the proximity sensor is affected. Sometimes it will light the screen up when I pull it from my face on a call and sometimes it doesn't - forcing me to hold the power button to restart it. I need an upgrade. The 2XL will do.

I'll forgive the ugly (and stupid looking) back. Yes, we should have wireless charging and a headphone jack. There's no point in taking it away just to have the adapter. If you included the adapter, that means it should have just been on the phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] MariuxReloaded:
That's exactly my same reason: I've bought my N6 in September 2015 and, since then, no other phone was enough to justify the upgrade, until the arrival of the Pixel 2 XL, the real successor of the N6
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mezman:
I'm coming the N6p. Wouldn't be making the jump if I didn't have the horrible early shutdown issue on my N6p. I'm on borrowed time whenever I get below 35%. Google was going to replace it even though it was out of warranty until they found out I'd dented the corner on a drop. Glass is fine but Al frame is dented slightly. This time I'm getting the protection plan to cover me. :0
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] edgeicator:
I'm coming from the N5. I'm suprised my phone held out for this long.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] yousif666:
Same here, using nexus 6, wanted to buy the pixel xl, but didn't, now the pixel 2 XL should be a good upgrade and worth the wait.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nokianyc:
I placed the order for Google Pixel 2 XL but canceled. I hate first products from first production line. In past had defective N6. Got replaced under warranty with new hardware version and since I am happy N6 user. Month ago replaced battery and N6 is still flying and fast. No need to upgrade. OEM battery for N6 fixed issue with buzzing sound in speakers when battery get below 15 %. N6 still stable and fine. For my needs will be fine. I will wait for google pixel 3 xl. In case it won't have dual front speakers, I will purchase google pixel 2 xl for lower price.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] coolsilver:
+1
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] BigPimpin:
I'm upgrading from N6 as well. No phone since has been appealing, plus my N6 crashed and died a few months ago. Been waiting for this phone and was hoping Google didn't screw it up like last year's Pixels. Can't wait to get this phone. After my N6 died I got a Blu Studio 2 XL as a temp phone just to get me by until this phone came out. Let me tell you, I can't wait get ditch the Blu phone. Total hunk of sh*t! I want the panda and waiting for the notice that I can final order it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] YoshiFan501:
I'm so glad to see im not the only one with the perfect shamu after 3 years. If the Verizon is indeed boot-loader unlockable i am switching!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Veritech:
I'm coming from an N6 as well. It was a tough decision between the 2XL 128gb or the V30+ but ultimately I had to go the Pixel route. My one major complaint is just lack of wireless charging but if it gets to me that much there's always those USB wireless charging receivers! If the V30+ had an unlocked/developer edition I may have just gone that route. Either way, next week can't get here quick enough!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wghummel:
I'm coming from an iPhone 8 Plus, I'm just too damn tired of the slop and chop in iOS. It's been a slippery slope since iOS 7. If any of you have heard of Chris Pirillo, he has preached quite extensively on iOS and these issues. :p

I last used an Android device when the Galaxy S4 launched, I jumped (briefly) from the iPhone 5. I moved back to iOS, having deemed Android too far behind.

Yeah, not anymore. I returned my iPhone 8 Plus for a first generation Pixel XL while I wait for my Pixel 2 XL to arrive, and it was butter smooth out of the box on Nougat, still so on Oreo. A year old device is running smoother than a month old one.

There are some things about Android I don't like, and I've had to do some adjustments that I haven't liked, but I'm honestly not missing the iPhone.

I miss the integration of things like SMS text messages also coming to my MacBook, but I can find a way to solve that. T-Mobile DIGITS is close, but SMS messages I send on the desktop client (obviously) don't sync to the Pixel. I'd port my number to GV, but a lot of services won't let you use a GV number for 2FA for some odd reason.

Battery life on the Pixel XL has also been terrible for some reason. Off the charger at 9 AM, dead by 5 PM. I'm not that heavy of a user. Light web browsing, social media, Reddit, Spotify streaming. I have Gmail and Exchange setup, Gmail is checking every 30 minutes and the Exchange is on Push. This same setup on iOS easily netted me 10 hrs of battery.

Regardless of these small niggles, I am nonetheless impressed with how far Android has come since 2013. Honestly, leaving the Apple Watch was more painful to me than leaving iOS. Android Wear and Gear S3 just don't compare to the Apple Watch, especially in terms of heart rate monitoring - which I use near 24/7, as I have some conditions that lead me to constantly monitor my HR.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] 10roller:
My Shamu was getting a little slow and full. So I got the taimen.

My thoughts, I wish I could stuff my Shamu with taimen guts.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] machostallion:
Still on the nexus 6 here. Couldn't bring myself to upgrade before the 2 XL. Mine is supposed to ship today 10/23 but now I'm spooked with all of the screen burn in issues being reported. Hopefully it's not widespread. I've never had one thing ever go wrong on the N6.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mark.conroy.dub@gmail.com:
Nexus 6 and 6P

Still had Nexus 6, as favourite until unfortunately cracked screen 2 weeks ago. Kept it as favourite screen size and format to date. Got 6P but felt screen and phone feel never as good as 6. It did at least have dual front speakers as sound from phone without external speaker important to me. Original Pixel XL was major disappointment, even smaller screen than 6P and no dual speakers. Never really considered it.

New XL looks to fit all my desires, assuming screen issues not too major. Anxiously awaiting delivery of order, but dubious as Google's delivery record outside US is poor, failing to even offer many products in many countries. Also prices notably higher than US.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] shadowcore:
I bought my nexus 6 for 350 euros.

If the current OLED screen fiasco causes the phone to drop on price, im all ears.

There is no way in hell its worth 1k euros or dollars.

Its a smartphone, not a piece of jewellry for my future wife
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Guyinlaca:
I have a Nexus 6 as a work/backup phone. At release, I went through 3 defective displays (blotchy, uneven color, grainy artifacts, and burn in) and decided to pass on it. When the price dropped under $400, I picked it up again and could live with the screen issues. It's still a great phone and custom ROMs have extended it's usability.

I've been considering replacing it with a Pixel 2 XL, but I agree that for the price, it should not be having screen issues. I've tested about 5 Pixel 2 XLs and I love the software but spending $849 + tax doesn't seem worth it yet.

For my daily driver, I use a Note 8 which is the closest thing I've ever used to a perfect phone, but I still have the itch to have stock Android. The Pixel 2 XL has the most consistent and smoothest Android experience I've ever seen. If Google offers any Black Friday deals, I may give it a shot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] RedWingsFan40:
Nexus 6 here too. It was too the point that I couldn't take pictures and I could only charge wireless. If I were away from a charger for more than 3 hours I was doomed.

Looked at the essential but it didn't have enough. If the price then were what it is now, I might have gotten it for cost alone.

I am going to miss wireless charging.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dberthia:
Updated from N6 to P2XL. It's a wonderful phone, and I have no regrets. Sure there's a slight tint if you turn it, but it doesn't bother me, nor do any of these other alleged issues people are reporting. The camera is simply incredible, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] twist:
And now my wait is over, time to put it through the paces Gentlemen!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] biggiestuff:
I loved my n6. I missed that huge screen a lot. Was happy too nice to back to a 6"phone but man, this screen doesn't feel that much bigger than my pixel XL.