Google Pixel 2 XL 64 GB

The second Googlephone, and even in XL size, is an example of an almost perfect smartphone. It's powerful, fast, takes the best photos, runs on pure Android, and is IP67 rated. And everything would be fine if not for a couple of "buts".

Huge display

A significant part of the design of the smartphone is a widescreen framed by small frames. It is built on the basis of a progressive P-OLED matrix with a diagonal of 6" and a resolution of 2880x1440 pixels. The display is able to display the time and notification icons on a permanent basis (Always On function). The shortcomings of the model are also associated with it: firstly, when the viewing angle changes, the picture on the screen turns yellow and green, and secondly, pixels burn out on it (when the same part of the image is displayed for a long time).

Out of competition

In terms of performance, only a few colleagues in the shop can compete with the Google Pixel 2 XL. And it’s not even about using the most powerful “hardware” (the top-end Snapdragon 835 chip in the company with Adreno 540 graphics and 4 GB of RAM), but in the stock version of Android Oreo, under which the device operates. Cameras are also out of competition — the main 12.2 MP with f / 1.8 aperture and the selfie module 8 MP. It is worth dwelling on them in more detail.

Strength is in the chamber

According to the authoritative resource DxOMark, the main camera of the second "Googlephone" is recognized as the best in the modern mobile device market. With a score of 98 points, it is one step ahead of the Apple iPhone X and as much as 4 steps ahead of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Moreover, the mentioned smartphones are equipped with a paired photo module, and one lens is installed on the “back” of the Google Pixel 2 XL. The camera is armed with an optical stub and an advanced software background blur system when shooting in portrait mode. It also extends its action to the front camera.

In favor

The smartphone was not without several branded "buns". So, the side faces of its body react to the force of compression (functionality is limited to supporting the call of a voice assistant or the ability to reset an incoming call), and when playing music near the device, the track name and artist name are displayed on the screen. Good battery life, convincing workmanship and an always up-to-date OS version also speak in favor of the second "pixel".