Would you have noticed any display problems if the media hadn't made an issue of it

[bjrosen]

All the Strum und Drang in the media seems completely overblown. I'm looking at my 2Xl side by side with my 6P and I don't see any significant differences, if anything I like the 2XL slightly better. I never would have seen the blue shift if hadn't looked for it, nobody ever looks at their phone at a tilt and even when I deliberately tilt the phone the blue shift isn't unpleasant, it wouldn't have occurred to me that this was a problem.

Does anyone really think that the display is a problem?

 

[vamp07]

All the Strum und Drang in the media seems completely overblown. I'm looking at my 2Xl side by side with my 6P and I don't see any significant differences, if anything I like the 2XL slightly better. I never would have seen the blue shift if hadn't looked for it, nobody ever looks at their phone at a tilt and even when I deliberately tilt the phone the blue shift isn't unpleasant, it wouldn't have occurred to me that this was a problem.

Does anyone really think that the display is a problem?

It’s like buying a new tv. All these display techs are only significantly different when viewed side by side. Once you get home and only have one display is front of you, those extra $500 you paid for the “better” display makes absolutely no difference.

 

[Stang68]

Honestly, I would have only noticed the blue tint. I got a RMA device this week and just using and enjoying the screen, it really is nice. I'm more than fine with it. I will, however, being switching the display to "saturated mode" when Google releases that option.

 

[kenorian]

As another replier said, I am more than fine with it. I always thought I had pretty good eyesight, but I don't see anything wrong. Yes, at a very obtuse angle, there is a slight blue tint. On the other hand, when I was using it for navigation yesterday in my car (yes it was mounted) with my (polarized) sunglasses on, I did appreciate the fact that I could read the screen with no issues.

 

[Chex313]

No...and luckily I still don't see anything.

 

[PowrDroid]

I'm certain I would have noticed blue tint upon tilting the display without hearing about it beforehand.

 

[jam4775]

Same here, I have no problems with the display. I actually think it looks better than my original Pixel XL. Even when Google adds more options for saturation I may or may not change it.

The color shift doesn't bother me and my original Pixel had it too. And more importantly I'll take this color shift any day with this polarizing filter that makes it easy to use this phone with sunglasses on.

After using the Pixel 2 XL for a couple weeks now, when I picked up my old Pixel XL it feels really dated, the screen and all, compared to the Pixel 2 XL.

 

[Morty2264]

I suppose it would depend upon how severe the display problem was. Admittedly, if I had a phone that only had a hint of a blue tint at an angle, I probably wouldn't have noticed it.

 

[anon(5506951)]

All the Strum und Drang in the media seems completely overblown. I'm looking at my 2Xl side by side with my 6P and I don't see any significant differences, if anything I like the 2XL slightly better. I never would have seen the blue shift if hadn't looked for it, nobody ever looks at their phone at a tilt and even when I deliberately tilt the phone the blue shift isn't unpleasant, it wouldn't have occurred to me that this was a problem.

Does anyone really think that the display is a problem?

Yes, because I went into a Verizon store and saw for myself, even before the reviews were out. I left the store feeling deflated. I couldn't in good conscience spend that much money on a phone with such issues.

It hurts even more knowing that the U11+ was slated to be the 2 XL, but that Google scrapped it. That phone is literally my dream phone, specs-wise, especially that near-4000 mAh battery and BoomSound audio, which to my ears is the best.

Google screwed people over twice with this launch, imo. First when they nixed what eventually became the U11+, and second, for not allowing HTC to sell it in the U.S., for fear of knowing without a doubt that it would outsell the current 2 XL with its myriad of issues and people finding out that the U11+ was meant to be a Pixel. I, for one, am supremely annoyed.

Sure, I could import the U11+ since I like it so much, but it would be a hassle, given that I'd have no warranty and that there's no guarantee I'd get LTE speeds, even though it supports band 4. Now I have to wait another year and hope Google learns from this fiasco and doesn't f-up the next time.

 

[anon(9681881)]

I certainly would not have noticed the dull colors. I have vivid turned off and I love the way the colors look. Just right. I would not want it any brighter than what it is. Google got it right.

 

[nelamvr6]

I personally wouldn't have noticed any issues with the screen, and I don't have any complaints about the screen now.

 

[Mike Dee]

All the Strum und Drang in the media seems completely overblown. I'm looking at my 2Xl side by side with my 6P and I don't see any significant differences, if anything I like the 2XL slightly better. I never would have seen the blue shift if hadn't looked for it, nobody ever looks at their phone at a tilt and even when I deliberately tilt the phone the blue shift isn't unpleasant, it wouldn't have occurred to me that this was a problem.

Does anyone really think that the display is a problem?

I would have noticed the slight blue shift but would have thought nothing of it just like I do now. The colors are vibrant enough for me and I prefer them just the way they are.

 

[ffejjj]

I would have noticed the slight blue shift but would have thought nothing of it just like I do now. The colors are vibrant enough for me and I prefer them just the way they are.

I know my experience is a bit different being that I'm on the V30 but I agree. It has a slight blue tint and it really has little effect

 

[bpsims]

Of course I noticed the problems. My screen is crap compared to my 3yo Nexus 6.






Nexus 6 top, Pixel 2 XL bottom. HDR video.


Nexus 6 top, Pixel 2 XL bottom.

 

[TraderGary]

My previous phone was also a Nexus 6. My wife, who couldn't care less about cell phones, is using it now so we can be on Google Fi. I don't know what you used to make those comparisons, but my Pixel 2 XL is much better than my Nexus 6. And of course there is no comparison with the cameras. I never look at my Pixel 2 XL at the extreme angles you are showing, so for me the blue tint is not an issue. If it's an issue for you, just return it and get something you like.

 

[bpsims]

Why not return it?

That's a great idea. I thought I'd try an RMA first though.
Solid screen consistency coming out of Google.

People who wear polarized sunglasses are smiling at that beautiful Pixel 2 XL screen. I'm sure the following jobs are smiling: cops, state troopers, construction workers, paramedics, life guards, park rangers, etc.

Do you think they're wearing their polarized sunglasses around the house, in bed, at night watching a movie? At the bar? In the restaurant? On the toilet?

Do you think any of these aforementioned jobs require viewing a phone screen for long periods of time? Like the life guard? I'm glad that they're "smiling" at that "beautiful" blue screen for 2 seconds when checking messages or taking a picture. Clearly worth wrecking the screen for 100% of the time for everyone else.

 

[bpsims]

I don't know what you used to make those comparisons,

I used my other Pixel 2 XL to take the picture.

...but my Pixel 2 XL is much better than my Nexus 6.

Are you talking about the screen? Or the rest of the phone? I'm talking about the screen - there is zero blue shift on the Nexus 6 at any angle. You have one and can confirm or deny this. If it does, please take a picture and show me.

And of course there is no comparison with the cameras.

The camera is amazing. The OS is amazing. The size and weight is amazing. I love the phone. I hate the screen.

I never look at my Pixel 2 XL at the extreme angles you are showing so for me the blue tint is not an issue.

Those are not extreme angles. They are pictures of the phones as they sit next to me at my desk.

If it's an issue for you, just return it and get something you like.

Hadn't thought of that.

 

[TraderGary]

"That's a great idea. I thought I'd try an RMA first though.
Solid screen consistency coming out of Google."

Where does this comparison come from? Is that a comparison of your original P2XL and a replacement?

 

[TraderGary]

You are correct, my Nexus 6 doesn't have the blue tint when at an angle. My Pixel 2 XL definitely has the blue tint but it doesn't have a blue tint when looking at it straight on. That's the way I always look at it. If an RMA replacement didn't have the blue tint, I would, of course, also try for a replacement.

 

[bpsims]

Where does this comparison come from? Is that a comparison of your original P2XL and a replacement?

Yes sir. Big difference in the tint of blue and also the brightness between the two.