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Google Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL: all major differences to expect

Google Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL: all major differences to expect

Posted: 03 Oct 2017, 06:50 , by Daniel Petrov

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Google Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL: all major differences to expect

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Google Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL: all major differences to expect

While the Pixel XL starts you off at 32 GB for $769, the Pixel 2 XL is said to boost that initial amount to 64 GB, while the higher storage model is to remain at 128 GB. Given that the larger Pixel is reported to start at an $849 price, it would be weird not to blast off at 64 GB anyway. The rumored $949 for the 128 GB version will put the 2 XL in the $1000 phone category that is all the rage this season.

The new Google phones about to be announced tomorrow, are expected to be faster and better, which is a foregone conclusion, but the larger Pixel 2 XL, which might be made by LG, will follow the bezel-less trend of late.

Given its rumored $849 starting price, though, we'd expect the Pixel 2 to prove the more popular of the two handsets, but still the more interesting one will be its larger sibling, so check out what major differences with the current Pixel XL can be expected from its successor.

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posted on 03 Oct 2017, 07:01

1. sgodsell (Posts: 6299; Member since: 16 Mar 2013)

The taller aspect ratio of the XL is definitely better for split screen multitasking, Daydream VR, as well as 18:9 videos.

posted on 03 Oct 2017, 07:12 1

2. miketer (Posts: 385; Member since: 02 Apr 2015)

V30 seems better.

posted on 03 Oct 2017, 07:28

3. SyCo87 (Posts: 172; Member since: 19 Sep 2013)

I agree, $50 with all the camera customization abilities. Only downside my be android updates and clean software(which is a personal taste).

posted on 03 Oct 2017, 08:05 1

4. trojan_horse (banned) (Posts: 5868; Member since: 06 May 2016)

A V30 for $50? I'm impressed. :))

posted on 03 Oct 2017, 09:38

6. miketer (Posts: 385; Member since: 02 Apr 2015)

Yes, camera customization, expandable memory and yes, long term updates is the thing. Hope LG will support that.

posted on 03 Oct 2017, 10:57

7. rkoforever90 (Posts: 373; Member since: 03 Dec 2011)

V30 price will drop faster than pixel.will see it selling for around 500bucks within a couple of months

posted on 03 Oct 2017, 09:37

5. Lumberjack (Posts: 306; Member since: 04 May 2017)

Battery of XL 2 is almost 3500mAh

posted on 03 Oct 2017, 18:27

8. Skizzo (Posts: 351; Member since: 14 Jul 2013)

Honestly, the Pixel phones, while great on so many levels (primarely software!), are missing some key features if the rumors are correct. I really hope that they don't drop the 3.5mm jack, and I really hope the back is made of ceramic, or glass (hell, even a high end plastic) in order to include wireless charging. I know, I know, it seems trivial, that is until you use it and get used to having it. I've gotten accustomed to it, and it's great! I definitely will want it in my next phone, and plus, even Apple got on board. For the price they will likely charge for the phones, it will be a huge miss if the Pixel 2 doesn't have it, and it looks like it wont.