I feel really bad

[Amb312]

My XL is sitting in the counter and I can't bring myself to activate it. I love my note 7 and don't have the return box yet. It figures I would be happy to wait on backorder but got it on day 1.

 

[rat12]

I felt your pain, but the pixel is pretty close to the note 7 if not better in some areas

 

[stanleybb50]

I don't miss my Note 7.

This Pixel XL is so "Polished" is the best word I think.

 

[skinnytoo2]

I like my pixel xl much better than my n7. I never really used the stylus, so with that out of the equation, I feel the pixel outperforms and runs circles around the n7

 

[verks]

And it's a whole helluva lot faster.

 

[qnet]

The Note 7 was a nicer looking phone, but I also like the Pixel XL better.

 

[Amb312]

All of those things that the note has.... I use lol. I have had no lag or anything like that with this. It's hard.

 

[mountainman]

The Note 7 would have been the phone I got, had I not gone the Project Fi route - dang shame. It was/is a powerful device. But you are better safe than sorry man.

 

[SactoKingsFan]

Why did you choose the Pixel XL over a different Samsung phone to replace the Note 7?

 

[Amb312]

My husband has the S7e but I don't like it. It doesn't feel good in my hand. I still have my note 4 but it doesn't charge well (charging port). I thought I would would go somewhere else for a bit. I will activate tomorrow.

 

[Joe the Insider]

Definitely prefer my Pixel XL over my now sent back Note 7. Better battery, much faster and love pure stock. Note 7 won't be missed.

 

[thunderup]

I'm another that doesn't miss my Note 7 at all. Not one bit. I much prefer the Pixel.

 

[popkurn611]

I'm another that doesn't miss my Note 7 at all. Not one bit. I much prefer the Pixel.

Don't miss samsung pay?? That's the only thing stopping me from moving away from Sammy

Definitely prefer my Pixel XL over my now sent back Note 7. Better battery, much faster and love pure stock. Note 7 won't be missed.

 

[I Can Be Your Hero]

The Note 7 is a great phone, but the Pixel is an excellent phone.

 

[thunderup]

Don't miss samsung pay?? That's the only thing stopping me from moving away from Sammy

I never used Samsung pay because my local credit union I use for banking doesn't support it or Android pay. Of course, they support apple pay...

 

[andrew_ackley]

I just miss the theme store honestly and the water resistance. I miss my speakers on the 6p while I'm on the topic. Pixel v2 will prob copy HTC 10 speaker design and water resistance. Won't be a better phone to get if that happens.

 

[SteelGator]

I had the N7 as well. Turn yours off and make the move. I won't say one is better than the other, because I think they are just different. I loved my Note 7, and there are things I will and do miss, like Samsung Pay, the slightly larger display, the pen for examples.

That said, I like the Pixel XL much much more than I expected to. My N7 did not lag, but the Pixel is smoother. The perks withe the Pixel are also great. In the end, they are two awesome phones, but only one who's you have on right now.

Make the jump, you won't regret it. Your Note 7 will be like an ex girlfriend you remember fondly, but knew would never work.

 

[dsignori]

Sorry for the cross-post - I posted this in the Note 7 forum earlier. I have/had the Note 7 and now have the Pixel XL. These are my initial thoughts on the 2:


- The Pixel is definitely faster, definitely smoother. It's noticeable.
- I miss the home button. I dislike on screen buttons.
- The Pixel camera seems pretty darn great. I don't think low light photos are that different, except for EXTREMELY low light ones. And for those, the N7 lights it up more, but is more grainy for me. And for those really rare instances, I would probably just flip the flash on anyway. The Front Camera seems better to me on the Pixel, the rear cameras are very, very close. I haven't taken enough pics to really tell yet. The fact that the cameras are so close in quality to me is, in itself, a testament to just how good a job Google did with the Pixel camera - because the N7 camera was the best I have ever seen.
- The rear fingerprint sensor on the back works well, is quick and it's consistent. but, being that is is on the back, for me it is sometimes a pain (laying on the desk, etc). But again, it is fast, and it turns the screen on and unlocks with one touch, quickly. Having the ability to pull down the notification shade using a fingerprint sensor swipe is nice too.
- Somehow, amazingly, the Quick Toggles at the top of the Pixel are missing a "Sound" toggle. They finally added the Samsung-like quick toggles (and there are 6 showing at once), and they are customizable. But somehow there is no toggle for "Sound" (Sound, Vibrate, "Silent). Silly little thing, but something I used ALL THE TIME on the N7, and just an astonishing , silly omission. Google is great, but sometimes they leave out the easiest things. You have to actually lower the volume all the way down with the volume button to get it to Vibrate. Welcome to 2010 I guess? :-/
- Nouget 7.1 is great. The whole UI is smooth and buttery on the Pixel XL, and the app shortcuts (3d touch stuff) in 7.1 are super handy. It is IMO excellent software that now seems less boring than it used to be years ago. I still prefer much about Touchwiz, but "stock" has come a long way. The nice bright colors everywhere spruce up the feeling as well. It's really a joy to use. Fast, fast, fast. Opening apps, scrolling, multi-tasking - all of it is just about instant. Kudos to Google for this.
- I love using the Assistant. It has some ways to go yet, but it's pretty great. I use it WAY more than I ever used Google Now.
- I miss the Wireless Charging big time from the N7
- Too early to assess battery, but through almost 2 days it is definitely not worse than the N7, and almost assuredly better. We'll see though over the next week as "normal" usage ensues.
- I like the look and feel of the Pixel. I prefer the N7 looks overall, but the Pixel look and feel is nice IMO. I definitely don't feel like I am gonna drop the Pixel, like I did with the N7.
- No issues with radios. GPS, Bluetooth, Wifi, and LTE all seem great so far, but it is early days.
- The screen on the Pixel is very nice. It's my first non-Galaxy screen in about 3 or 4 years, so I was tentative. It is just a notch below the N7. It's still really nice though, but nothing - and I mean nothing - beats the Galaxy screens IMO. It's preference of course, but for me Samsung is the king of display technology.
- Split screen works great. It doesn't support all apps yet, but many. And so many more will come soon - unlike on Samsung where there seems to be limited , static amount that support split screen.
- After only a month or 2 with the Note 7 AoD, I miss it a lot already after 2 days not having it on the Pixel. All AMOLED phones should have this IMO.

Everyone's experience will differ. For me, I see pros and cons. Overall I am happy after 2 days. Just the sheer speed and snappiness might just make me forget some of the great things I will miss from my N7..

 

[johnnieeve]

I too loved my Note 7. In fact, I owned 4 different Notes starting with the Note 2. When the 7 battery issue was uncovered, I was sick. What the heck do I do? I don't want an iPhone, I want my Note! Enter the Pixtel. 5.5 screen and fully loaded. No stylist, but maybe that's OK? So, I jump onlike it. the Pixtel with great reservations. But, not to worry. This new "G" phone is wonderful. I'm only a day into this and loving every minute. A solid built top of the line product. Try it, you'll like it.

 

[SteelGator]

Sorry for the cross-post - I posted this in the Note 7 forum earlier. I have/had the Note 7 and now have the Pixel XL. These are my initial thoughts on the 2:


- The Pixel is definitely faster, definitely smoother. It's noticeable.
- I miss the home button. I dislike on screen buttons.
- The Pixel camera seems pretty darn great. I don't think low light photos are that different, except for EXTREMELY low light ones. And for those, the N7 lights it up more, but is more grainy for me. And for those really rare instances, I would probably just flip the flash on anyway. The Front Camera seems better to me on the Pixel, the rear cameras are very, very close. I haven't taken enough pics to really tell yet. The fact that the cameras are so close in quality to me is, in itself, a testament to just how good a job Google did with the Pixel camera - because the N7 camera was the best I have ever seen.
- The rear fingerprint sensor on the back works well, is quick and it's consistent. but, being that is is on the back, for me it is sometimes a pain (laying on the desk, etc). But again, it is fast, and it turns the screen on and unlocks with one touch, quickly. Having the ability to pull down the notification shade using a fingerprint sensor swipe is nice too.
- Somehow, amazingly, the Quick Toggles at the top of the Pixel are missing a "Sound" toggle. They finally added the Samsung-like quick toggles (and there are 6 showing at once), and they are customizable. But somehow there is no toggle for "Sound" (Sound, Vibrate, "Silent). Silly little thing, but something I used ALL THE TIME on the N7, and just an astonishing , silly omission. Google is great, but sometimes they leave out the easiest things. You have to actually lower the volume all the way down with the volume button to get it to Vibrate. Welcome to 2010 I guess? :-/
- Nouget 7.1 is great. The whole UI is smooth and buttery on the Pixel XL, and the app shortcuts (3d touch stuff) in 7.1 are super handy. It is IMO excellent software that now seems less boring than it used to be years ago. I still prefer much about Touchwiz, but "stock" has come a long way. The nice bright colors everywhere spruce up the feeling as well. It's really a joy to use. Fast, fast, fast. Opening apps, scrolling, multi-tasking - all of it is just about instant. Kudos to Google for this.
- I love using the Assistant. It has some ways to go yet, but it's pretty great. I use it WAY more than I ever used Google Now.
- I miss the Wireless Charging big time from the N7
- Too early to assess battery, but through almost 2 days it is definitely not worse than the N7, and almost assuredly better. We'll see though over the next week as "normal" usage ensues.
- I like the look and feel of the Pixel. I prefer the N7 looks overall, but the Pixel look and feel is nice IMO. I definitely don't feel like I am gonna drop the Pixel, like I did with the N7.
- No issues with radios. GPS, Bluetooth, Wifi, and LTE all seem great so far, but it is early days.
- The screen on the Pixel is very nice. It's my first non-Galaxy screen in about 3 or 4 years, so I was tentative. It is just a notch below the N7. It's still really nice though, but nothing - and I mean nothing - beats the Galaxy screens IMO. It's preference of course, but for me Samsung is the king of display technology.
- Split screen works great. It doesn't support all apps yet, but many. And so many more will come soon - unlike on Samsung where there seems to be limited , static amount that support split screen.

Everyone's experience will differ. For me, I see pros and cons. Overall I am happy after 2 days. Just the sheer speed and snappiness might just make me forget some of the great things I will miss from my N7..

Having owned both, I would say this is a fair run down. Given the fact the the N7 is not really a choice, the PIxel had ended up being THE current choice for an Android phone.