[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] keithleger:
Ok, I received my Pixel XL 2 (black 128) on Friday. I have been using the V30 (note 8 unlocked before that) on tmo since 10/6. So i have both phones right now I was so excited to get the Pixel 2. I have been waiting since the S8 released (had to get rid of my original pixel for the small bezel S8+). I just like the smaller phone with the larger screen.

Anyway, back to the Pixel XL 2 (will just refer to this as Pixel from now on). I am really disappointed in the phone so far. Every time I pick it up I keep wishing it felt like the V30. But both have their pros and cons.. I'm forcing myself to at least last until Monday with the Pixel as my daily driver just to make sure I want to keep the V30 instead.

Here are my highlights/low lights of each

-V30 is perfect size phone for me with large screen. Easy to handle with one hand. Pixel is noticeably larger (close to as tall as the Note 8). It just feels big compared to V30. Also, I feel like I will drop the Pixel. This is also partly due the weight. Pixel is much heavier.

- Both feel premium and I love the coating on the back of the Pixel. Much less slippery than the V30 but due to size and weight I think the Pixel would be easier for me to drop/slip out of my hands.

-Colors are better on v30 screen than Pixel (pixel is warmer and less saturated but might be fixed with update)

-Love the wide angle lens on the V30

- Pixel does (on average) take better photos in auto mode, which is what I use 99% of the time.

-Portrait mode on Pixel is nice, Does not exist on V30

-Pixel is much snappier. V30 does have some lag. Hopefully LG can fix this somewhat with an update

-Pixel does memory management much better than the V30. Switching between apps is so fast on the Pixel.

-Always on display is far superior and customizable on the V30

-Wireless charging on V30, not on Pixel

-HATE the button placement on the Pixel. Power button and volume rocker next to each other is aggravating. Always pressing the wrong button. Love the power button integrated into the fingerprint sensor on the V30.

-Of course the Pixel will get updates quickly compared to V30.

-Did I mention the V30 does have noticeably lag. Even in the Camera at times. Hopefully this can be fixed.

-Bezels! the Pixel tries to hide them with curved glass and in photos it does not seem like much but they are huge compared to the V30. That is the size difference. It is noticeable when watching full screen videos and such because there is no black to blend with.

-ability to hide the nav bar without root on V30. Can't on Pixel.

-Speakers. V30 is louder but Pixel sounds better. However, I don't use it for music. Only speaker phone and I like being able to silence my phone with my thumb if necessary (have a small one and wife that goes to sleep early while I'm on my phone LOL)

-V30 has quad DAC but I don't really have headphones that can take advantage of it.

Anyway. Deciding factor for me was physical feel/size and the wide angle lens. the other stuff I can deal with. Lag and memory management does bother me on the V30 so I'll just have to deal with it and hope LG has a fix soon. At least to help a little.. When I'm holding the Pixel and browsing or doing whatever I'm thinking I wish if was the V30...that made my decision.