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I liked my S7 edge, but hated the edge. I prefer the bezel. Maybe a little less bezel, but bezel nonetheless. Still, I'll take more bezel if it means front facing speaking.
You people need to stop being mystified at tech channels for uploading reviews at the same time. Companies set review embargos, and when the embargo is over, everyone can upload their videos.
iamlegend The company sends them a product for review purposes but they can't talk about it publicly till a specified day, for example a day of official release.
isn't it funny that we dont even talk about quality of the actual phone calls etc. and its still called a smartphone. Cant wait to get my hands on the Pixel 2 XL :)
High Tech Point yeah my Note 5 had awful reception compared to my new V30 and every other phone I've ever owned. What good are features if you're out of signal range?
I don't understand the assumption on what people consider would premium materials. A premium build should encompass more than just being composed of glass or metal. the overall fit, finish, and ergonomics of a device should factor heavier into a labeling a device premium than simply what materials it is made out of.
I REALLY don't get why people are making such a big deal about Wireless charging. The technology came out way to soon! It seems like people will prefer a cool little feature instead of efficiency. Really slow charging, not fully wireless(Still have to plug the charger and lay the phone on the plate) I don't even see you holding/using the phone while it's charging since it need to be on the platform. Also makes the phone easier to crack/break since you need to add glass to the back to even use it! Surprised on how people think nowadays with NO common sense!
Dennis L Yeah exactly. If anything wireless charging is even less flexible because you need to keep it on the charger for it to charge. While with wired charging you can still use and move the device around while charging... I really don't get the hype around wireless charging either.
Exactly. It's super gimmicky. Why pay loads of money for a fatter, less convenient tool you need to plug into the wall when you can use the one out of the box?
GiantYankeeMan lol, that's why I'm not buying a Google phone. They shipping in 2 months but they have it in stock. I rather get a v30 than wait 2 months.
I personally can hardly fathom going back to a more traditional phone with larger bezels after getting my Galaxy S8+. It's so amazing that I can hardly take other phones seriously. Whatever floats your boat though.
For this price (around €800 in Europe) I don't expect bezels which are bigger than 80% of the budget smartphones. Besides that, 2017 is the year of the small bezels, and it's too bad the Pixel 2 looks this way. To me it looks very cheap
Those bezels are a fair trade off for front stereo speakers, but the lack of a 3.5mm port sure ruins the audio experience. Bluetooth is convenient, but it's just not as good.
Kinda annoying if I want to charge and listen at the same time but tbh I use Bluetooth headphones 99% of the time when it's unplugged and speakers when I listen to podcasts at night so it probably won't be a big deal.
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Last year complain... "Huge bezel could have been used for front firing speakers" This year... "This is 2017 those bezel are huge" *Now it has front firing speakers*
Excellent review! It's obvious he spent quality time with the product to understand what it's strengths are than focusing on the hardware and specs - stuff we can make out on our own as well. I wish I could just subscribe to this reviewer instead of The Verge on a whole.
That's not true. Last genaration of nexus phone had awesome camera comparable with Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6S. It was one of the best camera phone back in the 2015.
People seem to be missing that google is very intentional about their material/natural simple designs. That, and AI and machine learning is what is going to push them past everyone else. People like the Samsungs design but honestly they look like late 2000s tech.. shiny, overdone, glossy.. it looks outdated to me.. the same prefer ugly over complicated websites (remember all those in the 90s). It's like the OS and material design with polymer etc... They didn't make an ugly phone they made a different forward thinking design based on use, feel etc.
Android you can get emulators for Nintendo for gameboy and enjoy older games. But apple doesnt allow them. Android more free to customize how you want your phone.
This review is like art! The direction, the soundtrack, the cinematography, the locations, the video editing and of course, the info and the review itself. I am speechless. To all of you at The Verge, you deserve a standing ovation for your hard work on this video. Heck, you deserve some sort of an award.
Aeri why is the headphone jack so prominent? You know you can just use the dongle whenever you want to use headphones. It's not bad at all. I have a Pixel 2.
Yeah, so that's retro tech. In case you didn't know, there are these cool things called "wireless headphones" pretty cool! You don't even need a headphone jack to use them! 🤯🤯🤯
I like your evaluation of the Pixel 2's design and the analogy you used about the fancy dining room table vs the counter where you actually eat. Nicely done.
Brian West His sitemate just said the headphone jack is holding lg backand they should've left it out but then they lament whine the pixel 2 doesn't have one? I feel like they just wanna be on the V30 drag wagon.
EXACTLY! the LG v30 screen is nothing of what they are making it out to be. They act like it's the worst screen you will never see but it's not I love this screen. My unit has no uneven color or lighting so I wonder who at lg pissed these guys off...
Don't skew the facts with your ignorance. The LG G5 had a metal paint on a plastic primer whereas the Pixel 2 has a rubberized finish on top of aluminum
Eppepalli Rohith The G5 was aluminum. I can't help it if you're a Google fanboy. I'm using a 6p and Pixel XL and still ain't a Google fanboy. I have loyalty to no brand. Just this year I've been through LG G6 and an S8 Plus. Broaden your horizons and get off Google's nuts.
You know the review is great when the reviewer is not biased. Good job 'The Verge', and i really like your personal style of reviewing Dieter Bohn. I am an apple fan all the way, but i really like this phone. The pictures are amazing on this phone.
Wireless charging sucks ass. Not really wireless and its way slower than the plug. Would you really prefer a phone laying on a platform over really fast charging. You will be waiting for hours till it charges. HAHA!
I think you need to change how you view wireless charging. It's nothing compared to cable when you charge up from 0, but if you work at your desk and you use your phone a lot, your battery tends to drop fast. Instead of plugging it in every time you lay it down, you just put it on your wireless charging pad and let it charge up a bit until you need it again. This way you won't have to worry about low battery when you need to use your phone, while also not having to plug and unplug it every time you use it (and keep wearing down the only charging port). Other than that, probably useless yeah.
Malte Laurids Brigge I was keeping in mind maximum comfort and movement. Keeping it plugged in while in a call, and then turning in your seat forgetting you're plugged in only to feel a yank and see the cable fly out isn't something new.
kenV007 a little better, but not as much. If you want a saturated and vibrant display, stick with Samsung. If you want something a bit more true to life and iPhone-like, the Pixel is where it’s at.
As I wait (not very patiently) for my Pixel 2 XL to arrive I've watched more Pixel 2 videos that I care to admit. This one is really outstanding. Well done. Subscribed. :-)
Are you honestly asking this when it's covered in the video? And it's been covered by every review.... Hands on.... First look... Any and everything that has talked about pixel 2 has mentioned the headphone jack. Watch the video
Watched whole video but can't remember if you mentioned unlimited full res uploads? Went to a concert few days ago, took 10GB of photos and videos on my Pixel XL. What I love is then you can choose the "free storage" on the phone, local copies are deleted but cloud versions saved, and it still appears as if the content is still locally on the phone (granted, videos may buffer a couple of seconds at first).
Wow, what a beautiful review. The content, the direction, the cinematography, everything was very well done! By far, the best review of the Pixel 2 on RU-vid. Watched it 3-4 times, still addicted. And that wallpaper is also amazing. You guys are amazing!
I knew this guy was the best for reviewing phones on the verge team when he described this phone as Scandinavian style in the first video. Another great review.
A few of my lowest concerns when purchasing a phone are the camera and the aesthetics of the phone. My phone is always within a protective case and I don't use my phone for major photography.
I have been using the pixel xl for a year now. Of all the manufactures of phones in the past i have used this one is by fay my favorite. Nothing fancy just an all around amazing phone. It does everything right.
Really appreciate the design of the phone itself. Finally something different from a simple black box. It's just different enough to break from the boring phones out there, but not too different that you might get sick of it. Perfect!
It’d be awesome if it scanned all your pictures taken and then give you an option to see all the information gathered from those pictures. Like if there is a landmark on it, give you the option to tap on a sort of hyperlink and have more information about it. Effortlessly.
At 11:10 he mentions how he hopes it doesn't slow down in the future like some Android phones do. Tbh stock Android phones don't slow down. Still rocking a Nexus 6 from 3 years ago and it's still solid. I expect the pixel 2 XL to as well. Pre ordered one on release
To be fair, they did release an article talking about the discoloration of the google pixel 2 xl screen. I guess those LG panels really were imperfect...
....As I reply to this from my headphone jack/wireless charging capable "garbage heap" of a Note 8. The next thing you're going to tell me is that cars don't need 4 wheels. Btw, I like the Pixel 2 xl...but just not for 900.00. It's a 500.00 phone on a good day. I wouldn't pay more than 450.00 for it. You want 900.00 value, get a note 8.
No I definitely agree with you on the headphone jack part! I have just had too many performance issues with Samsung phones 3-4 months after purchase. Considerably slowing down and lagging. Personally I am leaning to the LG V30 in this round of phones, so I will be joining you on the headphone/wireless charging boat (although I think quick charging is more practical)
I'll be avoiding LG phones for a while. Had the LG V20 before the note 8, and though the DAC and cameras were awesome, after 6 months, the UI kept crashing once or twice a week, and the battery would completely die by mid day if I didn't charge it. Hopefully they fixed all that with the V30, but I'm completely happy with the Note 8 (use Bluetooth all the time and rarely used the dac). What I do find I use a lot is the wireless charging. I love it. So any phone that doesn't have wireless charging is now out of the running for me. It's so practical. I bet the V30 won't sell as many as they want, so if you wait until the end of November it'll probably drop significantly in price. Same with the Pixel 2 phones. Iphone and Samsung will be cleaning up once again this year. The Note 8 is really a solid device. UI is stable and battery is amazing. Let's see in 6 months, but from what I can tell it's going to last me the year until the Note 9 drops.
reallycoolguys In what other ways is it better or different from Note 5, in your opinion ? I'm a Note 5 owner considering upgrading, and LG V30 is one of my "finalists" but I just can't decide. TIA for any feedback.
FallingTitan Yeah but you do realize that that's not an apples-apples comparison, right ? Regular Pixel 2 seems like a decent device, but its screen and battery are considerably smaller than the V30's.
Amazing review! I was thinking about buying Pixel 2 and I think I can live with the fact it has no audio jack, even though I do listen to music all the time. And I don't get why people complain about bezels so much.
Literally 80% of the stuff for this phone or any other major flagship is minor detail that is used to justify a $500+ upgrade. I don't get it. "The phone uses a dark theme if you have a dark wallpaper" is nice but not really groundbreaking. "The camera takes the best pictures, like, ever ... until the next phone" is not an argument anymore. I'm getting tired of these hype reviews. Yes the tech is good, it's great even but I miss the dimension that any of these tech sites (not just you) make the distinction that you try selling people on a Ferrari when there are a billion hatchbacks that you could be talking about to actually be of value to most consumers. Then again it's only ALL major review channels that do this.
Markus Napp its fast as hell and has 3 years of support, a two year warranty, oreo 8 Android, augmented reality updates are coming, best phone can ever, dual,speakers and so on
