“Ask more of your phone,” is the question Google asked when it first started teasing the Pixel smartphones in September 2017. At its keynote event on October 4, Google CEO Sundar Pichai spoke about integration of AI technology in smartphones and how it’s AI which will drive the future of technology. So, when the Pixel 2 XL smartphone came to us for review, Pichai’s comments about AI and the question Google earnestly asked was obviously playing on our mind. We played with the Pixel 2 XL for a few days and here is our review: We did ask more of the Pixel 2 for a few days and here’s what we thought the phone answered. Google has been in the smartphone business for a while now but it was only with the Pixel smartphones, it showed its intent to take on the powerhouses of the smartphone industry. The one thing which people expect the most – and Google lives up to it – is the camera of the Pixel smartphones. That’s not to say that the smartphones lag behind in other aspects but camera is what really dazzles users and critics. Before we get into the camera, let’s talk about the design and display.
In terms of looks, the Pixel 2 XL is a refined version of its predecessor. There’s the familiar two-tone aluminium and glass back, however, this time the glass occupies less space of the handset. The fingerprint sensor is at the back of the smartphone and is located at a convenient spot. The Google branding finds itself at the back and is placed towards the bottom. The smartphone has a matte finish – which despite the aluminium finish – gives it a solid grip on all four sides. The 12.2MP rear camera along with a flash finds a place on the right side of the rear end of the device. The USB Type-C port – acts a charging port and the headphone jack – can be found on the bottom edge of the smartphone. With the Pixel 2 XL, Google has officially bid adieu to the usual 3.5mm jack. The single SIM card slot is on the left side whereas the power button and volume rocker are on the right side. I never had this problem w/my old, trusty, crusty 1080ti, it only became a problem w/the 4090 (thanks Nvidia). When I start the game, the highest resolution I can actually pick is 2804x1577. The edges are pressure sensitive – a feature first seen in HTC U11 – and just with a squeeze you can activate the Google Assistant. 2560x1440 is my monitor's (Asus pg279q) native resolution and desktop resolution. There’s nothing dazzling about the design yet it’s beauty lies in the simplicity.
Pixel 2 XL is dominated by its 6-inch QHD+pOLED display – manufactured by LG – which has a 18:9 aspect ratio with a resolution of 2880 x 1440p and 538ppi.
The 8MP front camera is situated on the left corner whereas the microphone sits at the top. The four-firing speakers can be found at the top and bottom edges of the smartphone. There’s a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protective layer atop the display.
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