Pixel 2/XL 2

My Nexus 6P is starting to show some age so I am considering an update. Battery life is going downhill and the phone shuts off quite a bit sooner. My options with project fi are limited to a Moto x4 or the new pixel line.

Has anyone here given the pixel 2 line up a try? The XL seems great with the higher resolution screen and front facing stereo speakers. The pixel is quite a bit cheaper and better form factor for my needs.

It will be a tough choice. Has anyone else been able to make a pick?
 

voyagerfan99

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My P2XL is ordered and is set to ship sometime next week. I'll let you know what I think.

P.S. I'm upgrading from a 6P I bought used on Swappa back in January
 
Sounds good. Looking forward to hearing what you have to say. They seem like great phones but it is all marketing so far.
 
That has been disappointing to see. It would be rough doing a warranty exchange immediately on a device. Sounds like it is best to wait a few months until issues are resolved.
 

Darren

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LG needs to get their stuff together, they've had quality control issues on nearly every phone since the G3 it seems.
 
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ian

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Yeah, talking a bit with @Geoff I cancelled my order and will wait to see what others have to say. Will probably go with a cheaper phone like the OP5 or the Essentials.
good thing you cancelled your order
the one plus 5 looks nice, definitely much better value from a hardware perspective
 

voyagerfan99

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good thing you cancelled your order
the one plus 5 looks nice, definitely much better value from a hardware perspective
I actually went ahead and ordered the Essential Ph-One last night. The price dropped $200 the other day.
 

ian

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I actually went ahead and ordered the Essential Ph-One last night. The price dropped $200 the other day.
Not a fan of that camera cutout on the screen but at least when it renders video it excludes that area and looks ok
I’m happy with my iPhone 7 Plus for now, but if they release airpods with Bluetooth 5.0 , then I will definitely upgrade next year.
 
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