Verizon Pixel XL2 or S9 Plus
- Thread starter doggy2965
- Start date
I'd pick Pixel 2 XL over the S9 + 6 out of 7 days per week. But you're in the S9 forum, so most people are about to say S9+.
Rukbat
Retired Moderator
- Feb 12, 2012
- 44,533
- 43
- 48
The Pixel camera is the one all others are being compared to - and its HDR+ mode still beats the S9+. (As a Samsung owner for years, I went with the Pixel.) You also get updates almost the day they're released by Google (sometimes on that day) - Samsung is notorious for late updates, or waiting a few months to combine a few fixes into one update. (I got my Pixel in early February, turned it on and it updated.)
About the only problem with the XL is the screen burn-in, but they've already addressed that. (I wouldn't go with the Verizon variant, though, if you ever hope to toot the phone or install TWRP or another ROM or kernel - Verizon locked the phone down. The Google model is the same phone, but it's not only open, Google has a couple of web pages, one for the entire ROM, one for the updates. Google has no problem with your flashing the phone, Verizon does. (And it takes less than a week to get it from Google. Time payments are about the same. No interest if you make all the payments on time. The only difference is waiting a few days - and having an unlocked phone.)
About the only problem with the XL is the screen burn-in, but they've already addressed that. (I wouldn't go with the Verizon variant, though, if you ever hope to toot the phone or install TWRP or another ROM or kernel - Verizon locked the phone down. The Google model is the same phone, but it's not only open, Google has a couple of web pages, one for the entire ROM, one for the updates. Google has no problem with your flashing the phone, Verizon does. (And it takes less than a week to get it from Google. Time payments are about the same. No interest if you make all the payments on time. The only difference is waiting a few days - and having an unlocked phone.)
Both? In reality S9+_ is cheaper and overall a better value compared to Pixel 2 XL (I currently use Pixel 2 XL).
Better camera at dual lens zoom, otherwise still weaker than pixel 2 xl in most of the ways that matter most for 99% of the photos people take
Joshua Luther2
Well-known member
- Sep 22, 2014
- 495
- 1
- 16
I had the same debate, but for me I had to prioritize the screen quality over timely and small incremental software updates. The camera is going to be excellent and as good as the Pixel 2. Also, it helped me a great deal by going into a Verizon store and actually holding both devices in hand. Albeit, I held a S8, but it's pretty much the same feel in hand as the S9. Holding both devices sold me on the quality of the S9. I also prefer having a manual camera mode, headphone jack and expandable storage.
In most situations, it's not about which phone is better or faster. It's about which phone will work better for you. What do you prioritize and what things are important to you. Only you can make that choice in the end. I'm currently using the G6 and by size comparison, the PXL2 is quite a bit taller so I can't imagine using it and it fitting into my front pants pocket comfortably.
The only thing of concern to me with the S9 is the curved screen. Which is why I'll be buying a glass screen protector. The first time I will be using a screen protector with a phone since the days of plastic screens.
In most situations, it's not about which phone is better or faster. It's about which phone will work better for you. What do you prioritize and what things are important to you. Only you can make that choice in the end. I'm currently using the G6 and by size comparison, the PXL2 is quite a bit taller so I can't imagine using it and it fitting into my front pants pocket comfortably.
The only thing of concern to me with the S9 is the curved screen. Which is why I'll be buying a glass screen protector. The first time I will be using a screen protector with a phone since the days of plastic screens.
torbach1
Well-known member
- Oct 9, 2014
- 1,008
- 0
- 0
I'm running the Pixel camera on my Note 8 and it's giving me results that are comparable to what I had from the actual Pixel XL 2. I switched back and forth but ultimately settled on the Note because as wonderful as the timely monthly updates are, they break basic and important functionality in a subset of Pixels every 2nd month or so.
I love people saying the camera on the s9 is better or as good as the pixel 2 because of a DxO mark score. Anyone whos actually used the pixel 2 xl like myself and have seen these s9 samples and reviews know the s9 still doesn't come close. What makes the pixel 2 xl camera what it is, is its post processing. The portrait mode alone is the best in the business and in itself puts the camera above the rest. Its all point and shoot and requires no manipulation to get the best shots. You don't understand unless you have used one. The video as well is far superior thanks to its image stabilization. The s9 and s8 have a jello type stabilization which warps the image when you move and doesn't look natural unlike the pixel 2 xl which looks almost as if your are using a gimbal. Night and day.
Michaelw81
Active member
- May 27, 2015
- 38
- 0
- 0
Pixel has quicker updates. And the s9 would have faster chip and more ram. Pricing on pixel is better as Verizon has 300 off with 275 for my trade in where as s9 is 350 with trade in. Tough choice
The faster chip and more ram thing I get, but I would argue that based on the S8 and Note 8 performance that we've seen, the Pixel 2 is probably still going to hold its own in real world performance.
Similar threads
Trending Posts
-
News America's rural broadband landscape will never be good enough
- Started by AC News
- Replies: 0
-
News These affordable earbuds offer easy customization that makes them sing
- Started by AC News
- Replies: 0
-
-
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram