UPDATE: Google has addressed some of the concerns surrounding the display, and extended the warranty for these devices in certain circumstances. Details: www.androidcentral.com/google-address-pixel-2-xl-screen-issues-set-software-changes
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] been watching your videos since you were reviewing at pocketnow great review by the way i was wondering if you were going to review the lg v30 plus?
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] great review. One of the most honest reviews. Thank you so much. I have seen many reviews where they are in damage control mode with the flaws of the Pixel 2. However I really like how you did it. With full honestly !! Keep it going Mr Mobile , and help us stay Mobile !! :)
most people made a bigger deal out of the color and burn-in issues, but for me it was the blue tint that made me return my XL. I use my phone a lot while it's laying on a table or desk next to me and the blue tint was unbearable. it's such a shame. I thought I finally had a near perfect phone with a stellar camera AND stereo speakers. the search continues.
@@SatnamSingh-mx2uc it was never actual burn in, it was only temporary, an issue LG had with lots of displays, not just the one on the 2XL. And it was almost entirely fixed on newer 2XLs
I wish Google would just partner with Samsung to make the next Pixel.. I'd probably be the best phone, Samsung hardware with Google's software philosophy.
Google partnered with Samsung twice for nexus devices and it wasn’t great. I don’t see that happening but an a5 2017 running stock android with better internals would be a godsend.
Ethyn simple, they could probably just sell their future S/Note phones with stock android. And because they have pretty good hardware stock android would glide.
I got my pixel 2 xl three days ago and even with the blue shift I still love this phone. I can only notice the blue shift when I purposely tilt my phone at an angle which I don't do when I'm actually using the phone . And the image retention I did indeed notice when I did the gray test but it's not even there when I'm just using the phone normally. All these test only happens if you want to go looking for it. Don't get me wrong, Google shouldn't get a free pass, but my God this phone is just too fast, awesome camera, speakers , software, battery, I can't get something like this other than my iPhone, which I traded for this. Also I hate Samsung phone's with their lag and software update.
OnePlus wouldn’t put such sharp bezels on their phone. It’s more likely it’s the razer phone since they’ve been hinting at that. Or maybe OnePlus is gonna use sharp corners and I’m just a dumbass. My money is still on the razer phone though.
Why, oh why, did Google go with LG for the big one? They should've learned their lesson from the Nexus 5X. Just stick with HTC. They don't have the edge to edge screens, but they don't have any reliability problems either. The Pixel 2 looks much better than the XL to me. The bezels make for an easier grip, it's cheaper, and the hardware is better.
Lewys Cousins yes. I hope it's perfect until then. I wanted the smaller pixel but not with this design 😞 I just hope they make a good screen and a better design and a second wide angle Lense. Then they've got me
I personally think the pixel is priced a bit high for what it offers, and now that the XL 2 has these issues, small or not, if you are going to charge me a premium for a product, I expect premium quality from the most important facets (eg. the screen), especially considering they took away the headphone jack and I would need a carry around a stupid dongle for all my wired headphones(non of my blue tooth headsets work as well outside on the streets). I will not be giving google a pass on the XL 2. Unless there is a significant drop in the XL 2 price later on, I will not be getting it.
I use Note5 since jan 2016, almost two years now and Samsung OLED screen is just awesome. Will probably wait until Galaxy S9 to update my phone, the only bad thing about Samsung is their late updates...
huss1205 I'm in the exact same boat as you. Have had my Note 5 since Nov 2015 and overall still love it, but would like to upgrade in the near future -- if for no other reasons, to divorce from my carrier (AT&T) and to get Oreo. I really wanted Pixel 2/2XL to be "the one", but these just seems like an epic fail now, LOL. I'm considering original Pixel XL, OnePlus (5T), and Essential as alternatives, but all of these have trade-offs vs Note 5. I might just follow your lead and await Sammy S9/S9+, knowing it will be a big upgrade and ship with Oreo. I just can't justify the $$ for Note 8 at this point -- esp given the FP scanner placement, and knowing that the Oreo update won't happen until at least April.
I guess it's harder to see it on the video, but in the pics it was more visible hope it's just temporary or atleast doesn't happen anywhere else. i make tech videos in my channel but i make them a bit different, please check them out if you have some time. I would really appreciate it.
Wow... You can see burn in on a solid gray picture. How often would ANYONE be looking at a solid gray picture? It's not noticeable at all during normal use.
Sanij Nowluck Maybe so, but burn in is still a fact of life for OLED displays. It will happen, regardless of who manufacturers the phone. Hopefully this will be a moot point once Google release their update where the nav bar fades out after a few seconds.
That Awkward Moment when you realize that The Xl was Made by LG and it's already proven to be as unreliable as the rest of their devices , But the smaller one is made by HTC so it'll probably last forever
I’m just glad to see ads running on your video! Good to know one of my favourite reviewers have monetised videos 😁 Please do a video on the iPad Pro 10.5 now that iOS 11 is out .. Also hoping to see more of that android device we got a sneak peak of! 😉✌🏻
Amazing review MrMobile. Talking about the good as well as the bad. Most reviewers are failing to call out the screen problem for what it really is. When there is a problem - I don't care where it comes from whether from Apple or Google or Samsung or LG or HTC or Huawei or 1Plus, we have to say it. That's the only way we can hold these companies accountable and ensure we get great products all the time. Pointing out a problem is different from just bashing a company of the sake of bashing. MY LOYALTY IS TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOT TO APPLE OR LG OR GOOGLE OR HTC OR SAMSUNG OR HUAWEI OR SONY OR BLACKBERRY NOR NOKIA. LETS SPEAK FACTS ABOUT EVERY COMPANY ONCE AGAIN GREAT VIDEO. THUMBS UP MY FRIEND.
Was anyone else a fan of the original pixel hardware. Everyone bashed the glass screen and massive bezels but I was a fan of the design and the bezels don’t bother me if it means that the keyboard is comfortably under my thumbs.
No SD slot, no battery change , no headphone jack , IP67 ( and not 68) , no wireless charging and display issues. This phone is a sham especially for the price..
Don't really give a shit about those negatives except no headphone jack and display issues. Also IP67 is more than adequate because no one's gonna dump their phone in a pool for more than 30 minutes unless you're an idiot. At this point in time though, you'd be better off waiting for the Pixel 3, or just get the now inexpensive Essential Phone or the OnePlus 6 like I am.
Yeah barring that bad display the phone is just crazy good. I find it quite sad that google made a mistake in one of the most apparent part of the phone. Cmon, people will notice the display issues straight away. The smaller one is a better option if you can live with that bezels lol. I make tech videos in my channel, please check it out if you have some time to spare. I would really really appreciate it.
This video has finally made you my most favorite TH-cam tech reviewer. I have seen your videos ever since you made that collab with MKBHD and your quality is always consistent. Great Work!
jar puppy Smart girl. 😀😀 These phones are wayyy overpriced for what they are, esp given the screen issues, and now a problem with NFC and the Oreo 8.1 update.
Adam Benko I only know the UK one sorrryy that's on the 17th November. The US should be getting it before that! Looks like the best phone of the year and maybe till end of next year until the next mate comes out 😂
Never have I clicked X of a porn tab this fast before. Been waiting for my revelations on this life and death matter from the one and only, the Tony Stark of TH-cam, MrMobile himself.
This is my opinion on any phone asking as much as you have to pay for the 2XL ($916.00 out the door here in CA). It needs to be as close to perfect a device as possible. Problems like these, I might expect to occur in a cheap budget phone, but not in a flagship.
Mystery phone aint the OnePlus 5T why? CUZ ITS THE SAME PHONE AS THE ONE PLUS 5 just a bigger screen & he already reviewed it so he don't have to be quite. No its the Razor phone other TH-camrs are spilling the beans(Sort of)online! Supposably Razor has something special in store for us we'll see! Great video Mr. Mobile your the man dude!
Excellent and fair review. I got my phone yesterday and I LOVE it. Fantastic device and it is slick, stupid fast, and that camera. Gorgeous. The screen isn't a killer for me. In fact, I very much like it. The screen typically crushes battery life, but with this one it seems to be legit because my battery in this phone was incredible compared to my 2 year old device. I'm in heaven by comparison. But, I do get why some would want to downgrade this phone. To me though, nothing beats the pure Android experience PLUS updates. I'm also looking forward to the fixes that Google announced yesterday and I hope they make some difference. The 2 year warranty helps! And there are sofware things that can help with burn in that they should already have had installed. Maybe this is a good thing, long term. Google/Android is learning that those soft keys shouldn't be illuminated 95% of the time. There are some better ways of doing it. And it looks like they will implement them soon.
Spent two years on my Nexus 6P. Just got the Pixel 2 XL and I don't have any screen issues (the "blue tint" is waaaaaay overblown you can't even see it 95% of the time cause you're LOOKING AT YOUR PHONE THE NORMAL WAY) I'm coming from a Galaxy Note (yes I buy them) and for me, here's the bottom line: I've owned 3 notes, they start off good but the lag gets worse and worse and by month 6 it's like a shitty phone. My highest priority is an Android phone that's QUICK smooth and STAYS THAT WAY. so I got that PLUS the best camera in the biz? Cool I'll take it, even if the screen is only a 7/10 best
DreamLegendary I don't have a profile pic because I recently had my Google acoount deleted by Google, because of their retarded rules and the stalker machine I live with I cant get rid of. (Google Home Mini)
I was dead set on getting a pixel xl 2, it has so much speed and so many great features, but ever since the first review about the shitty display came out i've read nothing but negative comments on it's display, that's a deal killer. It'll be LG V30 for me now.
I was supposed to get my XL2 next week but ended up canceling it. I planned on trading in my shattered screen 6P but this week the screen finally stopped working, so I was forced to spend a 150 on a new screen in order to get my un backed up files off the phone. So I figured I might as well keep the practically brand new looking 6p until the XL 2 is fixed.
Sean R I'm actually in the same exact shoes as you except I haven't fixed my screen but I doubt Google is going to fix the anything. Also note that Google said they were going to throw some updates to try and fix the screen issues.
Well hopefully you dump yours before the screen fails. Otherwise replacing the screen is really quite simple. Just a little bit not worth it though. I think we have a year until they stop doing security patches though.
Ugly side bazels, no headphone jack, no wireless charging, display issues, weak points in the frame and way too expensive. should I mention more??? who buys this junk?
Those are all very nice but doesn't justify the cost. especially when you can have flagship specs a lot cheaper. every phone has a decent camera now. And phones with headphone jacks. More features for a cheaper price.
It does not have the best performance, there are faster phones than the pixel. Build quality for the price is pretty bad. Stock Android is boring, but at least you get fast updates since it is a google phone.
Or, you know, just buy LG G6 for $450 and you've got mostly all you'll ever need and cool wide angle camera as bonus. And if you want to make those profile pics? Download Pixel camera from XDA forums and while it doesn't work as good it's still better than nothing. Plus the app makes much better low light pictures than stock G6 app.
I thought you had at least 2 million subscribers but you didn't even reach 500k! What the hell are people thinking for not subscribing!? Btw, what do you think of the Essential Phone now that it's 500$?
Really enjoyed the video. Love the Pixel 2 XL specs. Shame about the screen. Shouldn't have to compromise, even if it doesn't affect day to day use. Glad the front firing dual speakers are back, my Nexus 6P has these and they're great for media viewing. I'm still on the Nexus 6P, tempted by a Pixel XL 128GB hoping it also receives a few camera upgrades the XL2 is equipped with.
Michael, I have a question. What do you think about the Essential PH-1 after the few months of updates? Even more so, Being the only "Flagship killer"-Like smartphone for $500 and compatible with all 4 U.S Carriers with that drop to said $500?
Yet another issue found on the Pixel devices (regular and XL). Should be able to be fixed in software though www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/27/pixel-2-xl-units-audio-issues-recording-video/
Excellent review. My wife and I were both agonizing over the 2XL as big stock android fans, but I ended up cancelling and getting the Note 8 after seeing the screen on a demo unit. She's still waiting for her 2XL though (Nov 15 release in Canada) so one of us will be jealous of the other.
Yea the new updates and the screen on my pixel 2 xl is amazing and no issues. I absolutely love my phone. It will be a while before I trade up since I just got Android 10.
Meanwhile, I'm still using my two+ year old Asus Zenfone 2 which came with 4GB ram (in 2015). Except for the Android Lollipop getting a bit old for newer apps, it's still doing quite well. I always hate the low call speakerphone volume, and no LTE, but for $300 it was an awesome purchase.
this video and MKBHD are the only ones that address the issue but keep it in perspective and align it with real world usage, Everyone has jumped on the click bait train and created this hysteria. As you pointed Google shouldn't get a pass but be grounded in how the issues would affect you in real world usage.
Screen burn-in issue on a Google phone! That's sad to hear. May be it's time to compete with Samsung display and put on a real display rather than these cheap ones, for which we have to pay a whole lot
![MrMobile [Michael Fisher]](http://yt3.ggpht.com/Bf8B_79jyHxP6CVnjV5WKws93l9Vxlk0d7aPmcBygTBDKzgsGrpazdJRFUrfg1sUNlo8YX8rji8=s48-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj)
UPDATE: Google has addressed some of the concerns surrounding the display, and extended the warranty for these devices in certain circumstances. Details: www.androidcentral.com/google-address-pixel-2-xl-screen-issues-set-software-changes
Thank you for your honest review. Keep it up man!
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] been watching your videos since you were reviewing at pocketnow great review by the way i was wondering if you were going to review the lg v30 plus?
Thanks for the support! And no, my original V30 review will have to stand. The Plus doesn't bring enough differentiation.
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] great review. One of the most honest reviews. Thank you so much. I have seen many reviews where they are in damage control mode with the flaws of the Pixel 2. However I really like how you did it. With full honestly !! Keep it going Mr Mobile , and help us stay Mobile !! :)
Very interesting, I have high expectation for the Razer phone 😏
Thanks for the Cameo! Ha
Thanks for the best illustration of this problem to date!
Danny Winget my man👌
+Daniel Looking good!!
Slow down!!
most people made a bigger deal out of the color and burn-in issues, but for me it was the blue tint that made me return my XL. I use my phone a lot while it's laying on a table or desk next to me and the blue tint was unbearable.
it's such a shame. I thought I finally had a near perfect phone with a stellar camera AND stereo speakers. the search continues.
Dean Haeder get the regular pixel 2 then?
The mystery device is the Razer phone. You're welcome.
Edit: I told you, the Razer phone.
Possibly 🤔
No OnePlus 5T
or the iPhone X
Solomon S I hardly think the iPhone x is running android
Oh didn't notice he said Android.
Most underrated tech reviewer, period.
kamellion77 he's pretty highly rated though...
kamellion77 really I think he's the best.
Robert Saladino yeah, so talented and especially classy...
Lol he's far from underrated
Carlo X well, not much subs...he deserves at least a million.
finally an ad insert that isn't dbrand
Ikr but tech21 is sponsoring quite a few youtubers now
Honest and solid review. And THANK YOU for mentioning that screen-on time is NOT an objective benchmark!
Everyone thinks something different about this phone.
The only opinion I trust is MrMobile's.
Kasim Hussain or floss
Kasim Hussain best hing i like about this phone is the 3 years of fast software updates
Floss' opinion is always the final verdict for a phone.
or MKBHD
You people are funny. There is no phone Pope out there. Listen to lots of reviews and use your own mind to make informed decisions.
MrMobile deserves 1Million subs
JTech247 5 million
Real-life Tony Stark
with
Real-life JARVIS
By jarvis, i mean Google assistant
I have bought Pixel2 in june … it's amazing even in 2019 … get it while you can … it's getting cheap nowadays
I bought it yesterday on $234
@@baylor3894 you can buy it for about 100$ seriously
Any sign of burn-in?
Or they changed the panel?
@@SatnamSingh-mx2uc it was never actual burn in, it was only temporary, an issue LG had with lots of displays, not just the one on the 2XL. And it was almost entirely fixed on newer 2XLs
@@jsqoou is this phone really good and big
"Mystery device" I'm guessing its either the OnePlus 5T or the Razer phone
um, all OLED screens have burn in...
Alright Michael, that title pun is top notch 😂😂😂
Thank God not sponsored by D-brand
remove the headphone jack, and see what happens
I wish Google would just partner with Samsung to make the next Pixel.. I'd probably be the best phone, Samsung hardware with Google's software philosophy.
Ethyn Samsung will never partner with Google like that.
You do know about the Galaxy Nexus and GPE Galaxy S4 right?
Llll
Google partnered with Samsung twice for nexus devices and it wasn’t great. I don’t see that happening but an a5 2017 running stock android with better internals would be a godsend.
Ethyn simple, they could probably just sell their future S/Note phones with stock android. And because they have pretty good hardware stock android would glide.
mystery device is the oneplus 5t, calling it now
Nicolas Raney Razer phone dude.
my money is on one plus 5t
Or the Pixel Ultra!?
It's pretty much guaranteed since they took the 5's out of production. Is there a new processor for them to use though?
definitely not, it to squared for a op5t
I got my pixel 2 xl three days ago and even with the blue shift I still love this phone. I can only notice the blue shift when I purposely tilt my phone at an angle which I don't do when I'm actually using the phone . And the image retention I did indeed notice when I did the gray test but it's not even there when I'm just using the phone normally. All these test only happens if you want to go looking for it. Don't get me wrong, Google shouldn't get a free pass, but my God this phone is just too fast, awesome camera, speakers , software, battery, I can't get something like this other than my iPhone, which I traded for this. Also I hate Samsung phone's with their lag and software update.
The mystery device is the OnePlus 5T 😂
OnePlus wouldn’t put such sharp bezels on their phone. It’s more likely it’s the razer phone since they’ve been hinting at that.
Or maybe OnePlus is gonna use sharp corners and I’m just a dumbass. My money is still on the razer phone though.
Why, oh why, did Google go with LG for the big one? They should've learned their lesson from the Nexus 5X. Just stick with HTC. They don't have the edge to edge screens, but they don't have any reliability problems either. The Pixel 2 looks much better than the XL to me. The bezels make for an easier grip, it's cheaper, and the hardware is better.
Well aged take
I just love the flow of Michael's Scripts ! Top Notch stuff 👌
Wondering about that mystery phone, folks? I can finally reveal that it was indeed the Razer Phone: th-cam.com/video/falRtMEk7Ac/w-d-xo.html
The Pixel 2 (non-XL) looks a little like an iPod touch...
Jacob Dachenhaus Yeah, or even worse, a stretched iPhone 4 !! 🤣🤣
I'm a simple man, I see a Mr. Mobile video I watch it
Swoog 😎
CooLoserTech so you're the new spam commenter
Mohammad Zubair Khalid Sheikh just because I watch favorite youtubers and let myself be known I watch them...ok
CooLoserTech OK
I'm just going to wait for the Pixel 3
same
Lewys Cousins yes. I hope it's perfect until then. I wanted the smaller pixel but not with this design 😞 I just hope they make a good screen and a better design and a second wide angle Lense. Then they've got me
Been having my HTC a9, I need a upgrade. 😂
Go for note8
md zayeem khan Note 8 will lag after a year. Every Samsung phone does.
Again beautiful shots and amazing review. And jealous of your voice haha.
That pigeon was like.. dude leave me alone man!
I personally think the pixel is priced a bit high for what it offers, and now that the XL 2 has these issues, small or not, if you are going to charge me a premium for a product, I expect premium quality from the most important facets (eg. the screen), especially considering they took away the headphone jack and I would need a carry around a stupid dongle for all my wired headphones(non of my blue tooth headsets work as well outside on the streets). I will not be giving google a pass on the XL 2. Unless there is a significant drop in the XL 2 price later on, I will not be getting it.
OnePlus 5T? Mystery :)
Parasuraman Wickramarajasingam yaa I think so
I guess Oxygen OS is snappier, although I've never used it :( Let's find out!
:)
That might be correct bro :o
I use Note5 since jan 2016, almost two years now and Samsung OLED screen is just awesome. Will probably wait until Galaxy S9 to update my phone, the only bad thing about Samsung is their late updates...
huss1205 I'm in the exact same boat as you. Have had my Note 5 since Nov 2015 and overall still love it, but would like to upgrade in the near future -- if for no other reasons, to divorce from my carrier (AT&T) and to get Oreo.
I really wanted Pixel 2/2XL to be "the one", but these just seems like an epic fail now, LOL. I'm considering original Pixel XL, OnePlus (5T), and Essential as alternatives, but all of these have trade-offs vs Note 5.
I might just follow your lead and await Sammy S9/S9+, knowing it will be a big upgrade and ship with Oreo. I just can't justify the $$ for Note 8 at this point -- esp given the FP scanner placement, and knowing that the Oreo update won't happen until at least April.
Amazing review!
Aman Tech Tips he just posted this 1 minute ago. Have some respect and watch the whole video.
Tech Right ok
Pixel 2 user here. Been using it for 2 yrs, still going strong...
I can barely see the burn in on the actual video
Yeah it's ... stupid difficult to capture on camera. Alex did a much better job of making it plain on his video.
I guess it's harder to see it on the video, but in the pics it was more visible hope it's just temporary or atleast doesn't happen anywhere else.
i make tech videos in my channel but i make them a bit different, please check them out if you have some time. I would really appreciate it.
Wow... You can see burn in on a solid gray picture. How often would ANYONE be looking at a solid gray picture? It's not noticeable at all during normal use.
llsa13 yeah.. But that's supposed to happen after several months or even years of usage... Not weeks ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Sanij Nowluck
Maybe so, but burn in is still a fact of life for OLED displays. It will happen, regardless of who manufacturers the phone. Hopefully this will be a moot point once Google release their update where the nav bar fades out after a few seconds.
Intro is just epic
Yahya Gamal u know the music??
U got the Razer phone?
Or the red phone?
Simon Deelstra ?? What razer phone??
No headphone jack, no sale.
Little King Nobody cares.
AGREE
Cbf paying for a phone with so many shortcomings, rather wait for one plus 5T. Was really hoping pixel 2 to be great 😢
I hope every phone removes the headphone jack
It has a removable headphone jack in the box.
That Awkward Moment when you realize that The Xl was Made by LG and it's already proven to be as unreliable as the rest of their devices , But the smaller one is made by HTC so it'll probably last forever
Younes ZH The Pixel 2 S is secretly the greatest phone ever made.
Younes ZH LG phones are fantastic
Yeah, for example the durability of the LG G6
Ihad every smartphone LG made since 2013 , i liked them . But they're so unreliable and the skin is awful ...
True but I can't buy a phone without a headphone jack
Why isn't anyone complaining about how Google ripped off the screen design of the S8, but they won't shut up about it on iPhone X's videos?
HTC U11+ OR ONEPLUS 5T
That's pretty bad. Pixel phones are not budget friendly like the Nexus line, they should have better build quality than Nexus phones.
Pixels are just nexi but with higher price tags. 850USD for this? Nah. Maybe 500-600 like the 6P was. But this is ridiculous.
I’m just glad to see ads running on your video! Good to know one of my favourite reviewers have monetised videos 😁
Please do a video on the iPad Pro 10.5 now that iOS 11 is out .. Also hoping to see more of that android device we got a sneak peak of! 😉✌🏻
Ads? I don't see one.lol
Amazing review MrMobile. Talking about the good as well as the bad. Most reviewers are failing to call out the screen problem for what it really is. When there is a problem - I don't care where it comes from whether from Apple or Google or Samsung or LG or HTC or Huawei or 1Plus, we have to say it. That's the only way we can hold these companies accountable and ensure we get great products all the time. Pointing out a problem is different from just bashing a company of the sake of bashing. MY LOYALTY IS TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOT TO APPLE OR LG OR GOOGLE OR HTC OR SAMSUNG OR HUAWEI OR SONY OR BLACKBERRY NOR NOKIA.
LETS SPEAK FACTS ABOUT EVERY COMPANY
ONCE AGAIN GREAT VIDEO. THUMBS UP MY FRIEND.
This comment definitely deserves more likes.
I miss ur podcast @mrmobile
Finally, a review that says, "yes, these are amazing phones, however, they're not perfect." Is that really so hard for the Google fanboys to admit?
Nice review, very disappointed with the screen issues on this phone. I'm holding out for the One Plus 5T.
Was anyone else a fan of the original pixel hardware. Everyone bashed the glass screen and massive bezels but I was a fan of the design and the bezels don’t bother me if it means that the keyboard is comfortably under my thumbs.
STAY MOBILE MY FRIENDS !
Why the hell would Google not use a Samsung screen like the last pixel???
No SD slot, no battery change , no headphone jack , IP67 ( and not 68) , no wireless charging and display issues.
This phone is a sham especially for the price..
💯% agree !!!
Perpetuousdreamer92 yep
Don't really give a shit about those negatives except no headphone jack and display issues. Also IP67 is more than adequate because no one's gonna dump their phone in a pool for more than 30 minutes unless you're an idiot. At this point in time though, you'd be better off waiting for the Pixel 3, or just get the now inexpensive Essential Phone or the OnePlus 6 like I am.
Boy are you gonna hate the iPhone xr
People are looking at google like it's their fault how OLED works
Yeah barring that bad display the phone is just crazy good. I find it quite sad that google made a mistake in one of the most apparent part of the phone. Cmon, people will notice the display issues straight away. The smaller one is a better option if you can live with that bezels lol.
I make tech videos in my channel, please check it out if you have some time to spare. I would really really appreciate it.
Abysmal display and no headphone jack... They really screwed up the output on this device.
At least watching this review of the Pixel 2 XL on the Note 8 makes the Pixel 2 XL display seem fine. Just saying. 🤔
This video has finally made you my most favorite TH-cam tech reviewer. I have seen your videos ever since you made that collab with MKBHD and your quality is always consistent. Great Work!
im sticking with my op5 :P
jar puppy Smart girl. 😀😀 These phones are wayyy overpriced for what they are, esp given the screen issues, and now a problem with NFC and the Oreo 8.1 update.
Them tiddys though 🤤
DreeTheGodd ew perv
Hollywood Have Robert Downey Jr(Tony Stark),, TH-cam Have Michael Fisher.........
Is there gonna be a Huawei Mate 10 pro review ? Thanks
Adam Benko Seems like everyone is holding on until it fully releases :/
Oh i didnt know. Do you know the release date ? Thanks :)
Adam Benko I only know the UK one sorrryy that's on the 17th November. The US should be getting it before that! Looks like the best phone of the year and maybe till end of next year until the next mate comes out 😂
Aon Shah it will be between op5t and mate 10 pro this year for me
Adam Benko True mate, we'll see what the 5T brings
How is that possible 696 views but 2k likes??
Never have I clicked X of a porn tab this fast before.
Been waiting for my revelations on this life and death matter from the one and only, the Tony Stark of TH-cam, MrMobile himself.
If only the pixal XL didn't have the LG screen. If it had a Samsung AMOLED display or a lcd ips display I would buy it
This is my opinion on any phone asking as much as you have to pay for the 2XL ($916.00 out the door here in CA). It needs to be as close to perfect a device as possible. Problems like these, I might expect to occur in a cheap budget phone, but not in a flagship.
Jim McNevin. YES YES YES!, ***. DON'T buy it new!
Way overpriced phones! Just like the iPhone.
Mystery phone aint the OnePlus 5T why? CUZ ITS THE SAME PHONE AS THE ONE PLUS 5 just a bigger screen & he already reviewed it so he don't have to be quite. No its the Razor phone other TH-camrs are spilling the beans(Sort of)online! Supposably Razor has something special in store for us we'll see! Great video Mr. Mobile your the man dude!
Like your opinion Michael
Irony: the phone is called pixel.
Excellent and fair review. I got my phone yesterday and I LOVE it. Fantastic device and it is slick, stupid fast, and that camera. Gorgeous. The screen isn't a killer for me. In fact, I very much like it. The screen typically crushes battery life, but with this one it seems to be legit because my battery in this phone was incredible compared to my 2 year old device. I'm in heaven by comparison. But, I do get why some would want to downgrade this phone. To me though, nothing beats the pure Android experience PLUS updates. I'm also looking forward to the fixes that Google announced yesterday and I hope they make some difference. The 2 year warranty helps! And there are sofware things that can help with burn in that they should already have had installed. Maybe this is a good thing, long term. Google/Android is learning that those soft keys shouldn't be illuminated 95% of the time. There are some better ways of doing it. And it looks like they will implement them soon.
I just can't get it because of the bad screen problems, I wish I could because I found it for only 415 euros. So I'm going with the Mate 10 Pro
I gotta say, that opening sequence to the beat of the music was so good I lost count how many times I re-watched it. AND 2 Talking Heads references!!
Ugly phone.. cheap looking
Spent two years on my Nexus 6P. Just got the Pixel 2 XL and I don't have any screen issues (the "blue tint" is waaaaaay overblown you can't even see it 95%
of the time cause you're LOOKING AT YOUR PHONE THE NORMAL WAY)
I'm coming from a Galaxy Note (yes I buy them) and for me, here's the bottom line:
I've owned 3 notes, they start off good but the lag gets worse and worse and by month 6 it's like a shitty phone.
My highest priority is an Android phone that's QUICK smooth and STAYS THAT WAY.
so I got that PLUS the best camera in the biz? Cool I'll take it, even if the screen is only a 7/10 best
DreamLegendary great comment! That's exactly what I think about this phone, I'm getting my Pixel 2 XL on December 🤙👌
LWNahuel I have updated my screen feelings to "the screen is GOOD"
I've watched HDR content on TH-cam and it's amazing
DreamLegendary Samsungs only lag, if you get a budget one. Poor shit.
Diyon Fernando you don't even know how to have a actual picture on TH-cam, nobody believes your tech expert "level"
😂😂😂
DreamLegendary I don't have a profile pic because I recently had my Google acoount deleted by Google, because of their retarded rules and the stalker machine I live with I cant get rid of. (Google Home Mini)
I was dead set on getting a pixel xl 2, it has so much speed and so many great features, but ever since the first review about the shitty display came out i've read nothing but negative comments on it's display, that's a deal killer. It'll be LG V30 for me now.
I was supposed to get my XL2 next week but ended up canceling it. I planned on trading in my shattered screen 6P but this week the screen finally stopped working, so I was forced to spend a 150 on a new screen in order to get my un backed up files off the phone. So I figured I might as well keep the practically brand new looking 6p until the XL 2 is fixed.
Sean R I'm actually in the same exact shoes as you except I haven't fixed my screen but I doubt Google is going to fix the anything. Also note that Google said they were going to throw some updates to try and fix the screen issues.
Well hopefully you dump yours before the screen fails. Otherwise replacing the screen is really quite simple. Just a little bit not worth it though. I think we have a year until they stop doing security patches though.
Worst gadget ever? Lol
Nowadays companies are trying to give you everything even *_problemes_*
Well, here we go!
Ugly side bazels, no headphone jack, no wireless charging, display issues, weak points in the frame and way too expensive.
should I mention more??? who buys this junk?
Shobhit Varma the essential phone also lacked the same features
Another Google fail
Blue Shift isn't an "issue," it's just indicative of the display. Who are all these people who are using their phone at such extreme angles?
I know right? Who the hell cares.
Who else thought that he was going to say dBrand instead at 0:33¿ lol
Name 3 features why This phone is worth the price. Can't be done.
Otti amazing camera, Software updates for 3 years, and flagship specs.
Those are all very nice but doesn't justify the cost. especially when you can have flagship specs a lot cheaper. every phone has a decent camera now. And phones with headphone jacks. More features for a cheaper price.
Otti such as the OnePlus5T
It does not have the best performance, there are faster phones than the pixel. Build quality for the price is pretty bad. Stock Android is boring, but at least you get fast updates since it is a google phone.
Just wait till Oreo 8.1. The XL has a hidden SoC just for the camera... Things will get better from this road 🔜
I love to watch your mobile review. Please give some details about speakers and battery life. Tq.
Interesting Smartphone. What about Xiaomi Mi A1?
If only the pixel had more features like Samsung phones have, I could have switched.
Or, you know, just buy LG G6 for $450 and you've got mostly all you'll ever need and cool wide angle camera as bonus. And if you want to make those profile pics? Download Pixel camera from XDA forums and while it doesn't work as good it's still better than nothing. Plus the app makes much better low light pictures than stock G6 app.
American beauty
talking heads
good taste..
I thought you had at least 2 million subscribers but you didn't even reach 500k! What the hell are people thinking for not subscribing!?
Btw, what do you think of the Essential Phone now that it's 500$?
Really enjoyed the video. Love the Pixel 2 XL specs. Shame about the screen. Shouldn't have to compromise, even if it doesn't affect day to day use.
Glad the front firing dual speakers are back, my Nexus 6P has these and they're great for media viewing.
I'm still on the Nexus 6P, tempted by a Pixel XL 128GB hoping it also receives a few camera upgrades the XL2 is equipped with.
Michael, I have a question. What do you think about the Essential PH-1 after the few months of updates?
Even more so, Being the only "Flagship killer"-Like smartphone for $500 and compatible with all 4 U.S Carriers with that drop to said $500?
Why didn't Google stick with improving the first pixel XL display instead of this. I love my pixel XL display.
Yet another issue found on the Pixel devices (regular and XL). Should be able to be fixed in software though
www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/27/pixel-2-xl-units-audio-issues-recording-video/
Honestly I think the display is pretty good and I haven't rly had many problems with it
Excellent review. My wife and I were both agonizing over the 2XL as big stock android fans, but I ended up cancelling and getting the Note 8 after seeing the screen on a demo unit. She's still waiting for her 2XL though (Nov 15 release in Canada) so one of us will be jealous of the other.
Thanks for your review video, and I agree that QA has been overlooked. Shame Google, get involved and avoid problems.
how would you compare this to the iPhone 8 Plus' display? Pixel XL is EXPENSIVE. Would you prefer the iShiny this year?
I’ve always liked your take on phone reviews sleek smooth and professional .
I think I’m ready to unsubscribe from MKBHD
Yea the new updates and the screen on my pixel 2 xl is amazing and no issues. I absolutely love my phone. It will be a while before I trade up since I just got Android 10.
Meanwhile, I'm still using my two+ year old Asus Zenfone 2 which came with 4GB ram (in 2015). Except for the Android Lollipop getting a bit old for newer apps, it's still doing quite well. I always hate the low call speakerphone volume, and no LTE, but for $300 it was an awesome purchase.
this video and MKBHD are the only ones that address the issue but keep it in perspective and align it with real world usage, Everyone has jumped on the click bait train and created this hysteria. As you pointed Google shouldn't get a pass but be grounded in how the issues would affect you in real world usage.
Screen burn-in issue on a Google phone! That's sad to hear. May be it's time to compete with Samsung display and put on a real display rather than these cheap ones, for which we have to pay a whole lot
I watch tons of reviews. But when it comes to finding out which phone is right for me? Mr Mobile and Pocketnow are my go to, hands down.