Pixel XL to Pixel? Anyone??

[Laserbutt]

I currently have a black Pixel XL 32GB. The local Verizon has the Pixel Black 128GB in stock, I could swap and save about $20...

The 128GB + 1080P display should provide better performance.. but I am worried that the display wont live up to the QHD displays i've come to know and love.

Has anyone made this switch? Regrets?

 

[JoshDunc]

I have considered it as well but as soon as I held the Pixel I went back to my XL. The regular Pixel is a beauty and works just as well as the Pixel XL but the smaller form factor felt awkward in my hands. Probably because I've had the iPhone 6S+, iPhone 7+, and now the Pixel XL. I'm just used to it. If it does not feel awkward to hold I say go for it. I wish I had the 128GB XL but they are always out of stock and I am not really wanting to throw down $900+. Lol

 

[y2whisper]

Tough choice. when there were delays with my phone (128gb XL) they tried to push me towards the 128 over the 32 XL because they knew I preferred the larger size (TBH 64 gb would be fine for me) Luckily while in the store I got a notification that my 128XL was going to be shipped to the store soon so in the end I got what I wanted.

I would walk into a store and honestly spend 20-30 minutes playing with one doing what you would normally do on the xl and see how you feel about the difference in terms of the screen.

 

[camaroz1985]

I have never been wanting for more pixels on my regular Pixel. I was used to the Lumia 950 which has a 5.2" QHD display, and I have never really noticed a difference, though I have not tried any VR. If you want to use that, then you may want to stay with the XL.

 

[shook187]

I don't think OP cares about size, his only concern is the screen resolution... if that's his only concern I'm gonna just say most eyes won't see the difference between a 1080P screen and a qHD screen.

 

[JoshDunc]

If resolution is your only concern you will not notice a difference unless you put them side by side and look at different things on them. Even then you may not notice much.

 

[Almeuit]

I couldn't do it -- simply because of the screen size. I like bigger phones.

 

[cbreze]

I know size is a personal preference but I'm so burnt out on big phones that 5" would be sweet IMO.

 

[ajamudc]

My wife has the Pixel and I have the Pixel XL. When I've used her phone, I haven't noticed a big difference in the screens due to the resolution. Both screens are very nice and bright. I think you will be fine if that's your only issue.

 

[robber]

My wife's Pixel arrived yesterday, I have had my xl for a few weeks. My initial impression of the Pixel was "wow this is a nice size!". I love big phones too. The screens even laying next to each other appear to have the same density. Other than vr, I would not be concerned.

 

[ottscay]

I'm still on a Nexus 6P, but I got my wife the Pixel and I've spent some quality time setting it up and showing her the new features, and I can't see how anyone would be upset with the screen. In general use it never feels lower resolution in any way.

I'm personally a big phone person (I still miss the screen size of the Nexus 6) so I'd personally go with the XL, but unless you are planning on a lot of VR I would only consider this an issue of personal preference, not one of screen quality.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

I know size is a personal preference but I'm so burnt out on big phones that 5" would be sweet IMO.

I am the same way. Had been using smartphones with huge screens for a long time now. It's nice to be back to a smaller size.

 

[cbreze]

I am the same way. Had been using smartphones with huge screens for a long time now. It's nice to be back to a smaller size.

Since I haven't really been able to justify the pixel purchase anyway I'm still using my HTC 10, a really sweet phone but at 5.2" it still seems a tad to big. I hope pixel 2 comes with a 5" option also. Funny thing is I used to love the larger screens. Guess that fad ran it's course with me as they seem to unwieldly now.

 

[DJM626]

I'm right there with you love the "5" size it's perfect for everything

 

[rslifkin]

Agreed. The 5" phone is a good size. Fits in my hand well, etc. If I had a reason to do a lot of web browsing, etc. on a phone I might want the bigger screen, but for most calling, texting, email, etc. the smaller phone is more practical.

 

[cbreze]

I'm right there with you love the "5" size it's perfect for everything

Perfect for everything except making a basic call eh? I hope you've opened a ticket with them for that. I'd be all over them like stink on crapola every day wanting to know what's being done. Have you tried a swap out?

 

[SteveC]

I have pretty big hands, but went with the small Pixel. I had an LG V10 and like the screen size for the view and it handled OK for me. However packing it around was not the best thing. A 5" inch screen is still plenty big enough to see whatever is there and still small enough to fit all my front shirt pockets. I could see no real difference in screen resolution in the store between it and the XL. The color saturation is different between the Pixel and the V 10, but detail definition is not an issue for the Pixel...for me anyway. The only way resolution would be more critical is if VR was going to be important.

 

[camaroz1985]

I had a Lumia 1520. Loved the big screen for a while, but having the smaller easier to handle size is what I enjoy now. 5-5.2" is the sweet spot for me. Even the iPhone 4.7" is ok, but a little small for my tastes. I will continue to buy 5" as long as they are available.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

I had a Lumia 1520. Loved the big screen for a while, but having the smaller easier to handle size is what I enjoy now. 5-5.2" is the sweet spot for me. Even the iPhone 4.7" is ok, but a little small for my tastes. I will continue to buy 5" as long as they are available.

I think the iPhone 7 size is perfect with a case on which I'm always going to have.

 

[anthonium]

Can somebody confirm (as I've never owned a plus size phone) does the pixel xl fit comfortably in your pants pockets? Or does it stick out? I'm talking about standard jean pockets.