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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Fenny:
Completely agree about the audio quality, and with the IP67 rating it sounds great in the shower too. ;) Also worth noting: the daydream headset works well with this phone, and can be used for hours without the phone approaching meltdown temperatures.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] chrisc93:
TBH I think there is a bit of overreaction on the blue shift. It's only noticeable with a white background and when you tilt the phone. It doesn't need to be a big tilt which I guess is why people are upset? But in all honesty, who typically reads text at an angle? The blue is uniform and it doesn't cause any color changes (like the Verge claimed) that I can see.

Plus maybe this will get better if/when Google allows users to disable sRGB mode? Theoretically that would make the display cooler (bluer) when looking at it straight on.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] phamine:
I think the color profile has something to do with SRGB turned on.

I've toggled SRGB on and off on my Pixel 1 and noticed when you have it toggled on, the colors look cooler and washed out, similar to the current Pixel 2 XL.

With it off, the color is vibrant.

Google may implement a software fix for it.

Not sure how it would fix the blue hue screen when you increase the viewing angle.

http://bgr.com/2017/10/19/pixel-2-xl-display-problems-google-fix/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] iceman4357:
Figured that with this much negative press, google will allow us to access the sRGB and change it.

Also found that Droid life did a decent video comparing the screens:

https://www.droid-life.com/2017/10/19/pixel-2-xl-display-issues/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] onishchuk4:
Man I really hope this doesn't turn into Google quietly switching to Samsung as their panel supplier for the 2 XL like 6 months down the road.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] biggiestuff:
Wait from the video it makes it sound like sRGB can't be turned off on the Pixel 2 XL. I thought others said that you can toggle it on the pixel 2 xl. Maybe i'm reading it incorrectly. Can someone confirm?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mele:
Google I suspect will put out a rather quick software update to address the display issues to avoid a catastrophe of returns and replacements due to defective display claims. It may be as simple as Google unblocking the existing sRGB option in settings.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Kusanagi Fire:
The Pixel 2 XL does NOT currently have a sRGB toggle like the original Pixel did.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] cryppie:
Got the XL about 10 minutes ago. The screen is fine. Nothing like I saw at vzw and I'll tell you why... Adaptive brightness! Turn it off and it's fine. Looks horrible with it on. Also, vivid colors setting doesn't do much.

Another thing I noticed is the app drawer is a tiny bit translucent. It lets just enough of the background through to make it look bad.

Thought I was going to be disappointed but very happy with it so far. Although poking at the display settings and toggling on OEM unlocking is about all I've done with it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bsweetness:
Been using mine for a few hours now next to my original Pixel XL. Thoughts on the main three screen "issues" below.

Colors

The 2 XL does have colors that are much more muted out of the box than most devices these days. Is it distractedly bad? Not in the slightest. There's nothing wrong with the colors from a technical standpoint. That said, I do prefer a more saturated display. The good news is the colors look almost identical the original XL when sRGB is switched on in Developer Options, so that's likely a fairly straightforward software fix that we'll hopefully get. Even if Google never issues a software fix, I'm fine with the sRGB colors. If you use it for awhile on its own, you get used to it. If I had set the phone up completely apart from any other device, I would have noticed the colors are more muted, but it wouldn't be as obvious without all of the discussion around it and a direct comparison to the original Pixel XL. Not a deal breaker for me.​

Blue Tint

The blue tint when tilting is very real and can be very distracting. When you're looking straight at the screen, which will be most of the time, all is well. But even just a slight tilt brings out a noticeably blue tint. If you use a stand or a case with a kickstand that puts the phone slightly off from being a direct line of sight, you're going to see it. There are likely some software tweaks that could be implemented, but it's doubtful this will ever completely go away as it seems to be hardware-related. This is something I definitely would have noticed quickly even if there had not been discussion about it online. It's impossible to miss, especially on white backgrounds (like the setup screens). If anything about the display is going to be a deal breaker for me, it will be this.​

Graininess

Yes, on light backgrounds at very low brightness, there is a sort of graininess that can be seen. Once you see it, you can't unsee it. But I'm not sure if it's something I would have noticed quickly (or at all) if I wasn't looking for it. Likely hardware-related, but software could potentially help a bit. Not a deal breaker for me.​

Overall, the screen isn't as bad as many are making it out to be. It's not as good as it should be for this price range, but one of the major three "issues" comes down to preference, not a lack of quality with the panel. Another (graininess) isn't a big deal to me. The third is what has given me a bit of uncertainty. I need to give it a few days of use before I decide. I'm still extremely happy with the original Pixel XL, and I know I'd be just fine holding onto it for another year. That said, I have a feel the other upgrades to the 2 XL (water resistance, front-facing speakers, upgraded internals, and most importantly that camera) will keep me on board.

As for recommendations, you really need to look at it yourself and decide how you feel about it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Poloasis:
You're absolutely correct, who does read at an angle. I did see the the color shift while viewing it at an angle. The color for some "which I don't have" can be remediated with tools like Color option under EX Kernel Manager.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jtwlbz:
For $1k device, blue tint and grainesss issue is not acceptable. Srgb color is ok.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] huskerkate:
Yep, that seems to be it. I did some screenshots on my 6P with sRGB on and off - noticeable difference. What concerns me is that Google didn't include the sRGB toggle in the 2XL - why not?! My concern is that Google took it out of developer options on the 2XL because the vividness when it's turned off doesn't look good. I mean, if it's an option in the 6P and OG Pixels, Google had to go to extra effort to remove it, and there's probably a reason. I'm a little wary about keeping a $1k phone on the "hope" that Google will add the toggle back in with an OTA..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] chrisc93:
I can get behind that. But I will say that I have not noticed the graininess that people have claimed. I looked at a gray image at lowest brightness in a windowless room and it looked great! Also tried scrolling on a webpage and there was no color waving.

To me the issue is with the blue shift, but I think that may be negated somewhat with software? Also all phones are way overpriced anyways... The markup on them is pretty disgusting.

Anyways, I wish the there was more information on the OnePlus 5T. I'm coming from a 3T and it was pretty fantastic. If OP ups the resolution on the screen and slims the bezels that's the phone to get :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jtwlbz:
I dont think they can fix blue tint by software becuz its a hardware issue which can be a deal breaker for me. Iphone and samsung phone do not have this issue with same price range...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] richii0207:
Any cellphone for $1,000+ is not acceptable.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ScottIsMyName:
Disagreed. I have my OG Pixel XL in front of me, and toggling sRGB mode on/off makes this blue tint more prevalent too....plus...how often do you look at your phone when it's not directly in front of you?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jtwlbz:
A lot. When work put the phone on the table and read emails which is in an angle.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] haevolution:
Just did the same thing on my OG XL and you are right. Toggling back to non sRGB you notice it's just blue all the time so there is no shift when you look at the screen off angle.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Redrockzz:
THIS VIDEO WILL SHOW YOU EVERYTHING YOU HAVE TO KNOW ABOUT SCREEN ISSUES ON P2XL:

https://youtu.be/EqDDYFyxZYo

To sum everything up this video is showing a screen-comparison between v30, OG pixel and pixel 2 xl.

The issue on Pixel 2 XL is, that we arent able to turn sRGB off on the 2 XL (maybe it will be possbile in the future.) But this is software related and can be fixed!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] natewin:
Still waiting on my P2XL to arrive, hopefully Monday/Tuesday.

My P1XL is my 1st Android phone coming from my last iPhone, the 6+. Aside from iMessage withdrawal, my only issue when I first started using the P1XL was that I had a hard time adjusting to what appeared to be more vibrant (cartoonish) colors. When I turned on sRGB in developer options it was closer to what I was used to. Hoping that the 'more accurate color representation' description of the P2XL is what I was looking for with sRGB anyway.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] chrisc93:
This is what I was thinking would happen. I prefer a bluer screen anyways. For those that have the original XL, with sRGB on how is the viewing angle? It may have been said but when do you start to see the blue? Like 45 degrees? Or a slight tilt like 10 degrees?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] haevolution:
Not sure how to quantify the angle but it doesn't take much before you notice it, although the shift doesn't appear to be as dramatic as on the 2 XL.

Having said that after all this experimentation I think I'm starting to prefer the sRGB mode! Pictures look much more realistic and don't have blown out colors that are in the non-sRGB mode.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] blazinazn:
I've had sRGB (OG Pixelx XL) on since yesterday so it's been about 24 hours. I still prefer it being off. This is strictly a personal preference and I guess I'm just used to the saturation on Samsung screens. I also have a Samsung TV too so that probably doesn't help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] natewin:
P1XL: It is tough to put a number to it, but it isn't much. With sRGB=ON (warmer, less blue) I'd say it is something like 10 or 15deg when you notice the shift. With sRGB=OFF (default, more blue) it seems to add about 10deg to that so 20 or 25deg. Probably b/c sRGB=OFF looks more blue to begin with and it is harder to notice the shift to even-more-blue with it off.

I never really noticed the blue shift until I started looking for it reading this. I'm going to stay with sRGB on the original Pixel, the blue off axis isn't that noticeable.

Hope that makes sense.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] giants8058:
I'm starting to think that the blue tint on angles can be fixed with a software update as well. If not from Google directly, then the development community should be able to address it with custom kernels . But to be honest I would rather Google add all the functionality themselves. Was messing around with a Samsung GS8+ in adaptive display settings, and while the slider is in the middle under full screen color balance you can notice a bluish tint, but the warmer you go the blue color shifting at an angle almost completely goes away and while looking at it straight on looks more of a soft white than the typical cooler/bluish white. So it doesn't look like when using night light or an app like f.lux, but more like paper white.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] natewin:
I just watched the Droid Life video. It leaves out the tilt comparison of sRGB ON for the P1XL: https://www.droid-life.com/2017/10/19/pixel-2-xl-display-issues/

The tilt angles of the P2XL (as shown in the video) are about the same as i'm seeing on my P1XL in sRGB=ON. If they had done the final comparison of P2XL with an Original Pixel XL sRGB=ON I think you'd see very similar blue shift, due to the warmer initial colors in the video. He does state that it is sRGB=OFF

Overall I think this is all due to inherent blue-ishness of LEDs and when you have a warmer overall color scheme the blue shows up sooner off angle. Really crank the blue and you'd probably never see a shift.

Once I get my P2XL i'll know for sure.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] chrisc93:
That's exactly the logic I was thinking! I've always been a fan of cooler looking displays. So hopefully Google lets us turn off the sRGB so we can test this out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Bwyan Benton:
The problem with your statement is you fail to realize Samsung offers you different screen modes. While the default screen mode is to saturated and fake, you have others to choose from. I always set it to basic, which gives it that "dull" look as people would call it...but editing photos and getting them printed I want accuracy. And the basic screen mode is ACCURATE to what gets printed out.

So tired of people complaining or tearing Samsung apart for oversaturated colors when they clearly give you several options to what best fits your needs.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] eep2378:
Perspective....

Can we just relax about the Pixel 2 XL display https://www.androidcentral.com/relax-about-pixel-2-xl-display
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Redrockzz:
EDIT: saw that eep2378 postet that link before ..

https://www.androidcentral.com/relax-about-pixel-2-xl-display
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] biggiestuff:
I'm trying to get used to sRGB being on. It's taking some time but with that setting on my screen colors are more accurate. I will take pictures of objects and compare the photo on the pixel screen to the actual object and sRGB-on is more accurate. sRGB-off just looks more SPEED RACER trippy which can sometimes be nicer. Like it makes my outfits look new in pictures :D hahaha
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] blinkin:
Relax in case of a device that costs 1000$? And buy Pixel 3 with probably fixed screen in next year for another 1000$? No thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mike02z:
I've decided to keep my pre-order. I'm getting 400 for my XL so I'm only paying 500, not 1000. If I was paying full fare, I'd likely cancel my pre-order. The battery in my XL only lasts about 6 hours now so it needs to go.

Google likely will add a setting to address the color issue. It was noted in an article that they are working on it. I only look at my screen head on so the poor color at angles does not impact me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Munyola:
I wonder!,by the way what was next?. Anyway I thought you did not zip it so process was not disappointed ...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] murso74:
I think the main "problem"with sRGB is that we've grown so accustomed to certain icons being certain colors that our brains are telling us that something is wrong. The bright yellow Snapchat icon now looks more mustard, the Tapatalk icon went for orange to brown. If you've been looking at these colors for years, and then they all change at once is going to take time to adjust. It's kind of a lot too process at once. It doesn't even matter if it's rational, we've just been trained to see it that way
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Poloasis:
Just saw this over Engadget

https://www.engadget.com/2017/10/19/google-may-expand-pixel-2-xl-display-options/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sid3track3d:
Yeah, I'm with you. I got a replacement Pixel XL for my 6P so trading it for a new 2 XL as a $410 discount is a no brainer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] tgrgrd00:
I have to say after using the device all day I have no problem with the display. In fact I actually like it.

Also after years of struggling to see my screen wearing my sun glasses while driving this screen solves that problem absolutely.

So far I'm enjoying the phone after coming from N6. Really glad I got this phone at this point.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] manardj1:
I was worried about the screen because of the reviews. I just unboxed the device and have been playing with it for an hour or so. I have no problem with the screen. Yes, you can see blue when you tilt the device. It's no big deal. I don't see any graininess. There is one very faint streak at the bottom of the screen. I can only see it with the brightness all the way down; but to see it I have to look for it. I'll never notice it after today. My 6P showed a color gradient from left to right with the brightness all the way down. That was in spite of exchanging the first one for the polarizer issue.

The colors are less saturated than all the other screens I'm used to, but the colors look much richer. I never thought I'd say this, but I rather like it.

I'm super happy with the device so far. I hope you all have the same experience!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] meboy:
sRGB is a colour space.

I guarantee that display is not covering 100% of it and therefore it is not "Natural" it is Inaccurate.

The Samsung screens are capable of covering the most with the best contrast, etc. Not just this "vivid" sh.. people keep talking about.

One is technically more accurate than the other. That one is Samsung.

The blue is very noticable with even very slight angle. Like when the phone in on the desk, laying in bed, etc. you will see it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Flames1:
Screen quality is amazing superb details and clairity, Especially YouTube 1440, Netflix & chrome videos . Upgraded from the 5x ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mlin:
This is good to hear. I don't have mine yet, but after spending some time with one in the Verizon store I came away with the same feeling, I quite liked the screen. I thought maybe something was wrong with me lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stch7299:
Great screen. I have no issues at all. Love this phone coming from Pixel XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] hbkekko:
This time sounds like s8-pink screen story...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] kiosk123:
Bad screens on V30 and Pixel 2 XL are just problem of the first pieces that comes from factory(i think)... I will wait few months/weeks, and then buy V30/Pixel 2 XL on your side... Samsung had problems too with red screens on first pieces...and now, is all gone. I just want to say, dont buy phones at the start of the sale.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nlua:
Silver lining folks...

At least we all have the option at the flick of the wrist: Pixel 2 XL "Kinda Blue"
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] tw1tch175:
What? Why do you think the display isn't covering sRGB? sRGB is actually a pretty low standard, the display is confirmed to cover 100% of DCI-P3 which includes far more colors than sRGB so yes it is covering 100% of sRGB and quite a bit more when the information is available.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] FMXP:
Sorry guys, I couldn't do it. I've canceled my pre-order for now. I will wait for mass availability of the device and more people having comments and then I'll order it again if things work out OK.

In the mean time, I will also wait and see if the OnePlus 5T turns out to be a real thing in November. If it exists and turns out way cheaper than the Pixel 2 XL then it will be a no brainer. I'm not a big phone camera person, I would rather have a hypothetical 8 GB of RAM on the OP5T if the OP5 is anything to go by.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jimv1983:
But a phone with fragile, slippery glass is so much better? I didn't think the Pixel 2 XL felt cheap at all.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] a.demarco:
Turning off Adaptive Brightness helped with the screen clarity for some reason, but the overall display still seems like it has a film over it IMO...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stumpy352:
I have just come from a retail store here in Australia that had the p2 & p2xl on display. There was no demo mode on these phones. They were running release firmware. I have to say that I was quite pleased with the display. It's not quite as bright as my g6 (ips) but very nice colours. It's not saturated as much as others, but quite accurate to my eye. I also noticed that these slightly muted colours only seem to influence the Android system. I played a YouTube video of the trailer for Boss baby, and was surprised to see the screen fill up with VERY vivid colours. So I think the important things like games & video recorded with high colour gamut will look 'different' to the rest of the os as far as colour accuracy goes. I was quite impressed. Also, as a side note. It seriously looks like the glass itself is the display. There is absolutely no depth from the glass surface to the display. Not so with its smaller sibling. (Or should I say "distant inbred cousin")

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Also on another side note, the blue tinge to the screen when viewed on an angle was present on both the galaxy s8+ & the note8 that were on display. Not quite as noticible, but definitely there.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] meboy:
I understand. But that looks worse that sRGB to my eyes. Something is really wrong. Delta E, etc. Could also be effecting things but colour is pretty off.

Confirmed by who? Google?

I haven't seen any review by anyone putting a spider on it and actually doing a real technical test.

If you have. Please point me to it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] MacTheRipperr:
So, I have had it for a day now. I know that there is a lot of controversy about the display. Maybe it's my standards that are lower, but I have had nothing but galaxy s series phones since the s2. It's personal preference, but I definitely prefer the display. It's a pleasant change from the norm. I haven't found any issues or problems that anyone is worried about. This is also coming from a guy with a Samsung QLED TV. Don't drink the kool-aid and base it off your own experience is my advice.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] tjtj4444:
Check phonearena's review. They do a proper display measurement.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Traceguy:
I go the phone yesterday in the mail... I was super excited to find it was nearly the same size as the Nexus 6P, it's actually just a few milimerters shorter. That aside

There is absolutely 0 (ZERO) issues with the screen. I've looked at at at all angles, and from far and close. Anyone saying the screen is flaw fit into one of these categories.

1. Complete absolute liars or rumor spreaders.

2. People with defected units.

3. Haters.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] haevolution:
Glad to see actual hands on real world reviews are coming in mostly positive. After putting my OG XL in sRGB and not minding it at all the screen shouldn't be an issue. What might be more of an issue is lack of root hopefully that won't take long to achieve.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Tor045:
Native

Try chnging the color profile XML (if you have root) in /persist/display/

You could swp srgb with p3 or native.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] lyall29:
I have the LG V30 currently but I am considering the Pixel 2 xl. I have 1 question for everyone that has the Pixel 2 xl now. In a dimly lit room, while looking at the screen at 50% brightness or above, can you see light coming out from between the aluminum frame and the edge of the screen? This is the one thing that is driving me nuts about the V30. If the Pixel 2 xl doesn't have this problem, I'll probably purchase it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jtwlbz:
You sure you have bo blue tint issue?

Can you post a picture for no blue tint in an angle?