This complaining is hilarious. The phone is gonna be da gawd, de best phone eva, Stop hatin'
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Google Pixel 2 - answers are coming Oct 4th
- Thread starter dc89
- Start date
Duchess O'Death
Member
I actually prefer those bezels. Not too thin like the S8 and not awkward looking like the iX.
It's the sweet spot of bezels IMO.
crashnburn
Member
Why can't I have the hardware sensibilities of Samsung with the software sensibilities of Google....
That XL is looking mighty tempting though. I'm not a big phone guy but it may convert me. Need to wait for Verizon to get some models in store to play with.
That XL is looking mighty tempting though. I'm not a big phone guy but it may convert me. Need to wait for Verizon to get some models in store to play with.
ShadowFox08
Member
I know what you mean. It's mostly just a trend that's going on.
Pixel 2 XL is only about half an inch taller than regular Pixel 2. But it has one more inch of screen(diagonally), with much thinner bop and botto bezels.
Now I'm torn between 2 and XL.. and the storage differences. I'd like to go to a verizon store and feel out the Pixel 2 and XL in my hand.
I'm actually really conflicted now. I wouldn't have gone with the 2XL anyway because of the size, but the 2 is just...disappointing aesthetically. But at the same time, some sadistic part of my wants the 2 just because it's the latest thing out there. I mean, I'd be getting the same software experience, the same camera (which should be excellent by all accounts), the same specs...but those fucking bezels man. Also, I'm kind of really coming around to those earbuds - they actually look fucking awesome, and I'd totally just ask for them as a Christmas gift or something, so I wouldn't need to spend a penny on them.
The 2 is just about within my price bracket, with the 2XL, and even the LG V30 in the UK at least, exceeding it. As much as the LG V30 is probably the phone to get now for a lot of people, it's still too damn expensive. But in terms of price/performance, I'd be a fucking idiot to not get the OnePlus 5: it has literally the same CPU as the 2/2XL and LG V30, more RAM, a headphone jack, and a dual-lens camera which is 'good' at worst.
I don't know what to do. FUCK.
The 2 is just about within my price bracket, with the 2XL, and even the LG V30 in the UK at least, exceeding it. As much as the LG V30 is probably the phone to get now for a lot of people, it's still too damn expensive. But in terms of price/performance, I'd be a fucking idiot to not get the OnePlus 5: it has literally the same CPU as the 2/2XL and LG V30, more RAM, a headphone jack, and a dual-lens camera which is 'good' at worst.
I don't know what to do. FUCK.
Looking at the 2... it is really so damn sleek. I think it's basically the perfect phone if not for the bezels. And honestly... they aren't really that bad. It actually has just about the same sized bezels as the iPhone 8.
Google basically did the same thing as Apple. Reuse last year's design for the smaller phone and then close to bezel-less on the larger device.
I'm conflicted but will probably just wait til Pixel 3 as my S7 2-year contract is not up until June 2018.
Preach brother. A stock Android S8 would be the IDEAL phone.
Pretty sure you have like 30 or 60 days to send the old phone back, so you can wait.
Yeah, you're not wrong, and the display itself is actually bigger than the iPhone 8 anyway (5in vs 4.7in). I have a Pixel 1 as a work phone and the screen is suitably large for my small hands. The only reason I feel a bit weird about it is because I've been using 5.2in QHD screens for the past three years, but I'd be lying if I said I could tell the difference between them and my Pixel 1.
The Faceless Master
Member
a GS8 with worse popup play, no Samsung Pay, no Iris unlock, no edge features, etc...?
sooperkool
Member
2XL makes me think of this:
The Cowboy
Member
Can't you just use something like Nova launcher?, I have that on my S8 with it currently set to look like the Pixel 2 launcher - runs and feels just like stock android.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
that sounds great actually
Havent gotten around to rooting mine yet
Nova is great, but doesnt solve things like the goddamn bixby button...
boneyjangles
Member
If I had to switch back to Android at any point, it would be to the Pixel 2 XL.
Sweet camera. Even looks decent in a kinda geeky way, the coloured side button, the contrasting dark/light back. I'm glad not every company goes for the now boring 'glass jewel' look.
As for people vomiting because the side bezels is 1 millimeter too big? Eh, it's fine. I'm glad not every company is going for ZERO BEZEL. Personally I like reduced bezels but the smaller they are, the tougher edge gestures with a case on are. Case in point, force touch from edge for multi-tasking on iOS.
Sweet camera. Even looks decent in a kinda geeky way, the coloured side button, the contrasting dark/light back. I'm glad not every company goes for the now boring 'glass jewel' look.
As for people vomiting because the side bezels is 1 millimeter too big? Eh, it's fine. I'm glad not every company is going for ZERO BEZEL. Personally I like reduced bezels but the smaller they are, the tougher edge gestures with a case on are. Case in point, force touch from edge for multi-tasking on iOS.
Finally managed to place an order yesterday afternoon for the Panda XL 2. Estimated shipping is November 27th. 
I could have ordered the all black XL 2, and have it arrive here in a couple weeks...but I feel like the panda combo with the orange power button is just so much better looking and more fun. Hopefully it is worth the wait
I could have ordered the all black XL 2, and have it arrive here in a couple weeks...but I feel like the panda combo with the orange power button is just so much better looking and more fun. Hopefully it is worth the wait
Shake Appeal
Member
Yeah, and rogue touches are more annoying to me than a few mm of bezel.
You're not making the argument you think you are.
Jazzy Network
Member
I dunno if I can live without Samsung Pay. It's that good.
I wanted the panda but like someone else said it won't make a difference since my phone will live in a case.Finally managed to place an order yesterday afternoon for the Panda XL 2. Estimated shipping is November 27th.
I could have ordered the all black XL 2, and have it arrive here in a couple weeks...but I feel like the panda combo with the orange power button is just so much better looking and more fun. Hopefully it is worth the wait
I've also always wanted a black phone but I've never had one, always ended up with a blue variant.
Yeah, I read that demo models are in Verizon stores starting yesterday to try out.
FallingEdge
Member
Got this preordered but still trying to decide between this or the iPhone X.
Camera and battery are the two I really care about.
Camera and battery are the two I really care about.
Had to pre-order the Black 2 XL from Google Store because I dragged my feet pre-ordering White & Black from Best Buy and they're sold out of that color now.
I was also on the fence between this and iPhone X. But looking at the specs alone, the 2 XL just looks better in every way for what I use my phone for, which is Web Surfing and Videos. 1440p screen resolution is gonna be so cool, since I'm used to my iPhone 7 at the moment. (Not even Plus, so bigger screen is gonna be awesome too)
This is my first Android phone too, so I will have to get acquainted with how to maneuver this OS. I'm hyped.
I was also on the fence between this and iPhone X. But looking at the specs alone, the 2 XL just looks better in every way for what I use my phone for, which is Web Surfing and Videos. 1440p screen resolution is gonna be so cool, since I'm used to my iPhone 7 at the moment. (Not even Plus, so bigger screen is gonna be awesome too)
This is my first Android phone too, so I will have to get acquainted with how to maneuver this OS. I'm hyped.
TheZink
Member
Same here. I ordered the smaller Pixel 2. Im hoping battery life is decent. Im coming from a 6s Plus so Im used to great battery life.
Hippo_PRIME
Member
Pre-ordered the 64gb black 2 XL. Still a little on the fence on it. My Nexus 6P still works pretty well, but I'm starting to have GPS issues and I'm getting the 15% battery shutdown issue.
Good point!
However, with me personally, I always use cases on my phone for the first few months....then I realize phones feel so much better without the case and stop using one.
Also, I ALWAYS get black phones, so I wanted to switch it up a bit.
My main beef is because of the wait. I want the phone much sooner, but will patiently wait for the panda. (Not very patent at all. Lol)
FallingEdge
Member
Anytime I have a caseless phone, it feels super slippery. I need a case for grip purposes as well.
Same here lol
Shame the blue is only for the smaller phone, it looks extremely sharp imo
I also don't want to wait. I really liked the look of it but man... That's a long wait.
I wish I could use a phone with no case but I just can't. I hate the idea of it getting scratched or if I drop it getting dents or cracks.
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
so what is the release date for this?
carphone warehouse here in the UK is saying November but Google says December.
I'm getting a 2XL in white for sure.
carphone warehouse here in the UK is saying November but Google says December.
I'm getting a 2XL in white for sure.
The Faceless Master
Member
you mean the extra button that you can turn off?
so you agree that PIP Youtube should be paywalled?
i know right.
i got Samsung Pay, i don't even need to carry my wallet and some people are talking about carrying extra 3 inch adapters.
The Faceless Master
Member
they dropped the jack and introduced their own wireless headphones with matching colors.
you know why they dropped it... trying to force overpriced accessories on you.
they don't even include Type-C earbuds in the box.
Or you could use the adapter in the box for you current headphones.
squallheart
Member
Most of the comments praising the phone on other sites is because of front facing speakers O. O. I dont get how thays new when Sony has had them for the longest time and they have a headphone jack lol
All of these things sound like improvements to me.
Takamura-San
Member
Is very easy to get. The phone could either have a bigger screen with the footprint, or a smaller footprint with the same size of the screen it has right now. Both things that could be done by having little to no bezels.
ss_lemonade
Member
How is no Samsung Pay an improvement? I don't own a Samsung phone anymore but my wife uses Samsung Pay a lot with her phone and it looks really convenient.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
dude just get this trust me
When you need the Android, but want people to think you bought the iPhone X.