Pixel 2 (NON-XL) Owners Club Reviews

[Ca_lvn]

Haven't run into either of those. In regards to the phone app, does that just apply to dialing a number or everything including calling from contacts? Because most of my calls are made using the stored numbers in my contacts list.

Either or contacts or dialing

 

[DoctorOctagon]

This actually worries me, not all P2s have the ticking which IMO makes it a hardware issue that they have ‘patched’ via software, probably just switching off the NFC chip more often. Not sure it actually solves the problem though?

YMMV

I wouldn't be too worried about the fix. I work at a company that designs electronics including the firmware, and there are a lot of things that can be tweaked in firmware to change timings etc. when there is electrical interference.

 

[caveman84]

Re: Pixel 2 none Xl Owners Club Reviews

I also have an S6 with dying battery. That phone has a great screen. I don't feel it is a downgrade though. They are comparable imo. Although S6 has higher resolution, I don't see the pixels. I don't think you will be disappointed with Pixel 2 screen.

So, do you pixels on the pixel screen?

 

[C5Longhorn]

I'm also seriously considering going from a 2XL to the 2.

I appreciate all the comments on experiences with the 2.

 

[Ca_lvn]

If you have the option to return the XL and get the regular my suggestion is to do it, you won't be disappointed.
Personally I like a flat screens they're just easier in so many ways.
1080p resolution is high enough for any of my needs on any larger phones I always turn the resolution down anyway.
Outstanding battery life able to go 24 hours.
Most of the time I hold this phone in one hand for browsing, General operation and it's not overly heavy either.
With the size and the placement of the fingerprint sensor super easy works 100% of the time.

I have all Pros for the regular pixel 2 and only one negative is Bluetooth needs to be improved to pair with more than one device for phone calls at a time not that big a deal

 

[psteve2005]

Well I've had my Pixel for just over 2 weeks and it is without doubt the best phone I've ever owned and I wouldn't swap back to my Pixel XL now.

Sometimes it's easy to get swept up in all the hype and opinions, i.e. the bigger phone is always better, and forget what matters to *you*. I did seriously consider switching to the 2XL but when I really thought about it, why would I want to switch? I made a conscious decision to go back to a more comfortable size. The Nexus 5X/Pixel 2/Samsung S8 footprint is just right for me. I only had the XL for the better battery life as I don't watch films or play many games on my phone.

I'd say for anyone else considering the same switch, do it. Also, I'm putting the £170 I saved by not buying a 2XL toward a Chromebook to replace my dying Nexus 7. Any convertible Chromebook recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

 

[jimbo1mcm]

Re: Pixel 2 none Xl Owners Club Reviews

Yup, no upper speaker in speakerphone mode just for safety for those who somehow turn on speakerphone while in call or phase out and start a speakerphone call but place the phone up to their ear.

Ouch! my ears still hurt from the upper speaker volume calls on my Iphone X. Guess Google couldn't figure out how to do it.

 

[psteve2005]

Is anyone else's auto brightness erratic? Mine is quite annoying.

 

[van_basten]

I have the Pixel 2 for about a week. Lightning speed, great screen, amazing battery life. Best phone I ever have hands down. I guess I will just laugh at those blah reviews.

 

[Jeremiah Bonds]

If you have the option to return the XL and get the regular my suggestion is to do it, you won't be disappointed.
Personally I like a flat screens they're just easier in so many ways.
1080p resolution is high enough for any of my needs on any larger phones I always turn the resolution down anyway.
Outstanding battery life able to go 24 hours.
Most of the time I hold this phone in one hand for browsing, General operation and it's not overly heavy either.
With the size and the placement of the fingerprint sensor super easy works 100% of the time.

I have all Pros for the regular pixel 2 and only one negative is Bluetooth needs to be improved to pair with more than one device for phone calls at a time not that big a deal

How do you even lower the resolution? How much battery does that save?

 

[Jeremiah Bonds]

Every time my wife holds my Pixel 2 she talks about how light and small it is. She likes it, but she can't go back to a smaller phone. Lol

 

[C5Longhorn]

Thanks, I have a regular Pixel 2 set to be delivered this week. I'm looking forward to trying it out.

 

[Jeremiah Bonds]

Thanks, I have a regular Pixel 2 set to be delivered this week. I'm looking forward to trying it out.

Had no idea you were considering it. Wish I would have talked to you more about it

 

[Ca_lvn]

How do you even lower the resolution? How much battery does that save?

On this phone setting the resolution is not a option , not sure about the XL? I haven't ajusted for battery savings just to resize the screen.
The XL has a higher screen resolution and on a quality panel would be better viewing.
But I'm perfectly happy with 1080p on the regular.
Here's resolution settings from my last phone the N8
A higher resolution would use more battery as you're displaying more pixels per inch

 

[LeoRex]

The increase in power consumption isn't really the number of pixels directly. It's more a function of an increased load on the GPU as it has to render a much larger image.

The other factor, and the more power hungry one, is size... A bigger screen has to push more light. The 2 XL has to light up about a third more surface area. I don't have any technical numbers but I suspect the difference in power used by the GPU between the two is far less.

In an interesting bit of symmetry, the 2XL's battery is about 33% larger.

Now, this doesn't mean the two will have the same battery performance of course, other than the screen, the two phones are identical... And while the screen is one of the major power users, it's not the only one. Ignoring the screen, the smaller pixel will drain it's battery quicker due to its reduced size.

 

[solgol]

Re: Pixel 2 none Xl Owners Club Reviews

As you guys play with your phones more, please update us on battery life. I'm curious about both standby and in-use. I'd be particularly curious about how it compares to past phones you've used.

I just switched from an iPhone 6. I am extremely pleased with the battery life. Lasts me easily all day. My use generally consists of texting , emails, some YouTube and some telephone. I would have charged my iPhone at least by afternoon. Very impressive.

one thing I'm surprised about , unless mine is defective, is that on speaker phone calls, only the bottom speaker works. the top speaker only works on media and ear piece. the bottom speaker can get fairly distorted at top volume on speaker calls as well so far.

 

[Ca_lvn]

Everyday with different use I continue to make it through the day without charging, I bought a cable for the car to charge and so far it's been unnecessary, still surprised with battery performance in a good way

 

[C5Longhorn]

Had no idea you were considering it. Wish I would have talked to you more about it

No big deal, I appreciate the feedback you, Ca_lvn, and others have provided. I had a 2 XL I sent back with excessive blue axis shift so I'm itching to get another Pixel 2 in my hands.

 

[ca_steve]

How's the outdoor visibility? Readable with sunglasses on (any odd polarization effects)?

 

[e30ernest]

How's the outdoor visibility? Readable with sunglasses on (any odd polarization effects)?

Perfectly readable on sunny days without sunglasses. On my polarized Oakley's, the screen gets noticably dimmer, but it is still readable in portrait or landscape. The screen turns completely dark when held diagonally (but who uses phones like that?).