Verizon Pixel XL2 or S9 Plus

[Morty2264]

Well the other guy went pixel, so you should go Samsung so that the thread stays in balance.

Haha, good analogy!

 

[doggy2965]

I went pixel because of price but both phones were great

 

[mogelijk]

I'd go with the Pixel 2, just for the Android updates. It's nice getting the security updates each month, and knowing you'll be getting the new versions of Android as they are released.

 

[dmateo]

I'm going back and forth like crazy on these two! Google Store has a sweet deal on the Pixel XL2 right now (trade in credit + $100 Google credit, unlocked or Verizon) which would knock my $ for it to $599 for the 64G. I like that the phone has a 2 year warranty and 3 years of updates (I think that' up to Android R). But drawbacks are processor, no headphone jack or extra storage option. But I do love the quick updates (how quickly they responded to updating screen color options).

I believe the$100 credit is given to you weeks later as a store credit

 

[Kayza]

And they really are quick to show up. Samsung can take forever.

 

[Theot]

I believe the$100 credit is given to you weeks later as a store credit

Saw this deal, wasn't to thrilled as I have no idea what I'm going to do with $100 in Google Store credit.

 

[rushmore]

I like the pics my 8+ takes and the 9+ takes a tad better pics. 9+ has card slot, 3.5 jack and better sounding speakers. I tested speakers myself so long to the point of questioning why I wasted so much time testing two phones. Heck, I would pick my 8+ over the Pixel XL2 and the 8+ speaker is harsh.

 

[Itsa_Me_Mario]

I like the pics my 8+ takes and the 9+ takes a tad better pics. 9+ has card slot, 3.5 jack and better sounding speakers. I tested speakers myself so long to the point of questioning why I wasted so much time testing two phones. Heck, I would pick my 8+ over the Pixel XL2 and the 8+ speaker is harsh.

stop wasting time and go S9+, unless you did that already.. in that case, start loving the s9+

 

[booster_gold]

good they hold firm on the headphone jack though.

 

[recDNA]

I'm going back and forth like crazy on these two! Google Store has a sweet deal on the Pixel XL2 right now (trade in credit + $100 Google credit, unlocked or Verizon) which would knock my $ for it to $599 for the 64G. I like that the phone has a 2 year warranty and 3 years of updates (I think that' up to Android R). But drawbacks are processor, no headphone jack or extra storage option. But I do love the quick updates (how quickly they responded to updating screen color options).

Are the 3 years of updates from date of purchase or release date?

 

[Rukbat]

Release date. The 2 will get updates to P and Q, it already got the update to Oreo. (P preview is already out.)

 

[RapidTurtle]

If your looking for the best camera, you might want to go with the pixel. I know Samsung is telling us that their camera is great, but it seems a lot of people posting on here are getting some pretty blurry results with it. Maybe Samsung will patch it in a future update.

 

[mogelijk]

Release date. The 2 will get updates to P and Q, it already got the update to Oreo. (P preview is already out.)

It will get R, as well, as the last update -- and then the monthly security updates for another year.

 

[zxphenomenalxz]

Let's be honest who keeps their phones long enough to care about updates 1 to 2 years from now? Lol

 

[krazyatom]

Let's be honest who keeps their phones long enough to care about updates 1 to 2 years from now? Lol

Some people still use Samsung Galaxy S7 and I think they’re still fantastic device.

 

[Itsa_Me_Mario]

Let's be honest who keeps their phones long enough to care about updates 1 to 2 years from now? Lol

The average consumer in North America is still keeping devices for 20-24 months. Average consumer also doesn't care about updates.

 

[zxphenomenalxz]

The average consumer in North America is still keeping devices for 20-24 months. Average consumer also doesn't care about updates.

Average yeah.. but most people on these forums aren't average and we all tend to get the next best thing someway somehow

 

[jeetu4444]

I would buy s9+ anyway ...and I would install pixel camera on my s9+ sorted...