Pros
- Stunning camera
- The best version of Android
- Minimal bezel
- Feels great to hold
Cons
- Lifeless screen
Key Features
- Review Price: £799
- 6-inch QHD+ display
- 12-megapixel camera
- Snapdragon 835
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB or 128GB storage
What is the Google Pixel 2 XL?
For
the second year running, the larger of the two Pixel devices released
by Google is the more enticing.While the Pixel 2 sticks to a familiar
blueprint, the Pixel 2 XL takes mimics the Samsung Galaxy S8, iPhone X
and LG V30 by slimming down the bezel and extending the display.Google
has crafted a fantastic phone with a stunning camera, but there’s still
work to be done – especially will the slightly dodgy OLED display.
Google Pixel 2 XL price
Pricing for the Google Pixel 2 XL starts at £799 for the 64GB model and rises to £899 for the 128GB option.
Where To Buy A Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 2 XL – Design
It’s hard to cover the Google Pixel 2 XL’s looks without comparing it to the competition. For a long time, smartphones were rectangular slabs of metal with a big bezel running around the display and a prominent chin and forehead. All this changed when Samsung unleashed the Galaxy S8, which saw the slimming of that bezel right down and a screen that stretched edge-to-edge.
The Google Pixel 2 XL
doesn’t really fit into either category. I’m sure some will claim that
it features a bezel-less display – but in reality, it doesn’t. Like the
LG V30 and Galaxy S8, the Pixel 2 XL has an 18:9 display with rounded
corners – but unlike those devices, there’s still a prominent bezel
around its sides. This makes the Pixel 2 XL feel big, and more
comparable to the Galaxy Note 8 in terms of size.At least the bezel
serves a purpose in the Pixel 2 XL. Above and below the display sit
decent-sounding, front-firing stereo speakers, plus Google has added
pressure-sensitive edges that will invoke the Assistant with a squeeze
of the sides.
Opting to make a bigger handset
requires deeper thought with regards to the design considerations
elsewhere. Samsung, LG and Huawei have all started to heavily curve the
rear of their devices, helping them feel more comfortable in the hand.
Google has done the same, but not to the same extent. As a result, the
Pixel 2 XL feels more difficult to
handle
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