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Apple's iPhone X vs. Google's Pixel 2 XL

Extremely fair review. Imo the X is the better product, namely due to screen quality. Is it $150 better? Eh. Idk.

I was on the fence about letting TMobile pay me $325 to get either the pixel 2 or the xl. But ultimately decided against it. Part of that decision was the Apple Watch. Part of me wants a new work device but I’d have to pay for it. I could have messaged around with the T-Mobile discount and just used the phone on my Verizon work line. But ultimately another &500+ our of pocket right before the holidays held me back.
 
rGiskard said:
I believe the Pixel2 XL has a significantly larger image sensor so it's low light performance destroys the iPhone's. It it also captures more detail IIRC from doing A/B comparisons of photos from iPhone 8+ and Pixel2XL.

For the price range of iPhones Apple uses the smallest image sensors in the industry.
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iPhone X takes great photos. Nothing wrong with it. But what Google is doing with software and hardware in unison on BOTH Pixel 2 devices is simply unbelievable. The cameras are just a lot better.
 
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How about a real comparison.....compare the iPhone X to the Galaxy Note 8. The Pixel 2 phones compare more with the iPhone 8 models than the X model.
 
I like that the Pixel is more hardware oriented. They put the focus on quality rather than sub-par gimmicks. Keep in mind that the X is a first gen product. It's going to be a mess until version two. I've said it a million times, when Apple releases a completely new product it's best to wait for the sequel.
 
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AustinIllini said:
Right? I think Apple is done doing that as well, but it's still worth mentioning.
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There's no sign that Apple has stopped doing that. The smaller 8 phone not only lacks moving optics, the display also has nearly the same PPI and resolution as the iPhone 4. 720p on a phone in 2017 is ridiculous. If the X is going to be the new form factor for the iPhone, then hopefully Apple will stop gimping the display and camera on the smaller phone ... that is assuming they make an XL version of the X next year.
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Royksöpp said:
when Apple releases a completely new product it's best to wait for the sequel.
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That's how I've approached this launch. That and the bugs in iOS 11 drove me to an alternative.
 
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There's no sign that Apple has stopped doing that. The smaller 8 phone not only lacks moving optics, the display also has nearly the same PPI and resolution as the iPhone 4. 720p on a phone in 2017 is ridiculous. If the X is going to be the new form factor for the iPhone, then hopefully Apple will stop gimping the display and camera on the smaller phone ... that is assuming they make an XL version of the X next year.
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That's how I've approached this launch. That and the bugs in iOS 11 drove me to an alternative.
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When an X+ comes out, both the smaller and larger phones will probably have the same camera.
 
To me this story is simply FAKE NEWS on so many levels.

#1 There is no valid evidence that Face ID is more safe or accurate than Touch ID let alone the fact that it's so totally impractical and unsafe in the car.

#2 The iPhone X is already experiencing screen problems too.

#3 I've seen some tests where the iPhone 7 camera was just as good as the iPhone 8 or X.

Honestly, I don't like EITHER of these 2 ridiculously expensive phones and I have the money to buy and am instead choosing not to because I simply don't see the value in them.
 
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It's kind of funny that despite the notch, it still makes the Pixel's bezels look bigger than they actually are. Everyone is going to try to copy it, as usual.
 
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Pakaku said:
It's kind of funny that despite the notch, it still makes the Pixel's bezels look bigger than they actually are. Everyone is going to try to copy it, as usual.
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In other words everyone is going to copy Samsung's Note 8? I mean the iPhone X essentially copied it.
 
MacRumors said:



Now that the new 2017 flagship smartphones from both Google and Apple are available and in the hands of consumers, we thought we'd compare Apple's iPhone X with the Google Pixel 2 XL to see how these two devices measure up.

In the video below, we took a look at specific features of both phones, including design, hardware, camera and display, along with each device's unique features like Face ID and Active Edge. We also compared what it's like using each phone on a day to day basis to give an overall picture of the similarities and differences between each of the devices.


Both the Google Pixel 2 XL and the iPhone X have high price points ($849 for the former and $999 for the latter), and similar display sizes at 5.8 inches for the iPhone X and 6 inches for the Pixel 2 XL.

Inside, the iPhone X has a custom Apple-designed A11 processor, while the Pixel 2 XL features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip. In raw benchmarks, the iPhone X outperforms the Pixel 2 XL, but the differences in processor and GPU speed aren't as noticeable in real world usage. When it comes to intensive tasks, though, the iPhone X will handily outperform the Pixel 2 XL.

Both devices feature OLED displays, but the iPhone X's display is leagues better than the OLED display of the Pixel 2 XL. The Pixel 2 XL is plagued by serious display issues that have been making headlines for the last couple of weeks, including burn-in and bizarre color variations.

iPhone X and Pixel 2 XL both have impressive cameras and produce some amazing photos, but the Pixel 2 XL does a lot of what the iPhone X can do with just a single camera. Apple's iPhone X is equipped with dual 12-megapixel rear cameras, one with an f/1.8 wide-angle lens and the second with an f/2.4 telephoto lens, while the Pixel 2 XL is sporting just a single f/1.8 12-megapixel camera.

As for front-facing cameras, the Pixel 2 XL has an f/2.4 8-megapixel camera while the iPhone X is sporting an f/2.2 7-megapixel camera that also happens to be equipped with an additional infrared camera, sensor, and dot projector to enable Face ID, one of the flagship iPhone X features that gives the iPhone X an edge over the Pixel 2 XL.

Face ID has proven to be largely fast and accurate, making it an improvement over fingerprint sensing technology. Pixel 2 XL continues to offer a fingerprint sensor, albeit a fast and accurate one. Active Edge, the Pixel 2 XL's distinguishing feature, lets users squeeze the sides of the device to quickly activate Google Assistant. Speaking of Google Assistant, that's another feature where the Pixel 2 XL has an edge over the iPhone X -- many believe Google Assistant is more useful than Siri.

Pixel 2 XL has a larger battery than the iPhone X (though the iPhone X wins out in some battery life tests), but it doesn't offer the same Qi wireless charging functionality that's available in the iPhone X. It charges over USB-C, though, while the iPhone X continues to use a proprietary Lightning port for non-wireless charging purposes. Neither device has a headphone jack, as Google followed in Apple's footsteps and opted to rely solely on wireless technology.

So which of these devices is better? It's impossible to say. Both the iPhone X and the Google Pixel 2 XL are entirely different platforms, and each one is the best in its respective category. There are some things the Google Pixel 2 XL does better than the iPhone X, and some things the iPhone X does better than the Google Pixel 2 XL. Choosing one really comes down to the ecosystem you prefer -- iOS or Android.

Article Link: Apple's iPhone X vs. Google's Pixel 2 XL
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I really think Google is headed in the right direction with the new Pixel and XL, but there are only two things I care about when it comes to a computer, whether it’s a phone or a laptop: performance and reliability. When it comes to those two things, Apple has always been YEARS ahead of the competition. But that’s why I say that the Pixel phones are headed in the right direction, because I feel like Google has finally put performance and reliability as one of the priorities. I feel like they finally came down with a hammer and got rid of a lot of the extra garbage and **** that Android has always been plagued with and have gotten rid of it. I just want a phone that works. I don’t care about customization and “openness”. I’m a boring person. I’ll admit it. And I think that you’d probably find most people who are fans of Apple to be more boring people in general. I just want something I can rely on. I’ve given Android chances before, and I’d love for the more affordable side of the competition to be the winning man, but unfortunately, based on my needs, it’s not. You get what you pay for and personal experience has proven that to me. Had the same exact experience in the world of Windows machines and Macs. I’d love for windows, again, the more affordable, and humble competitor, to be the winner, but they’re not. They’ve let me down too many times. That’s why I stick with Apple’s products.
 
Ya this guy has no bias of either Apple or android, yet he works for Mac rumors and is wearing an Apple Watch 3. Ya buddy. Lots of crediability with that statement.
 
BaltimoreMediaBlog said:
To me this story is simply FAKE NEWS on so many levels.

#1 There is no valid evidence that Face ID is more safe or accurate than Touch ID let alone the fact that it's so totally impractical and unsafe in the car.

#2 The iPhone X is already experiencing screen problems too.

#3 I've seen some tests where the iPhone 7 camera was just as good as the iPhone 8 or X.

Honestly, I don't like EITHER of these 2 ridiculously expensive phones and I have the money to buy and am instead choosing not to because I simply don't see the value in them.
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Your post is fake snooze. Get your facts right.
 
Other than the camera, the hardware on the Pixel is a turd. Its saving grace is the software.

The A11 trounces the 835. Unfortunately, iOS11 is makes the device slower than an old device running iOS10. Hopefully Apple can address that in an update.
 
AustinIllini said:
Source? I mean, the Pixel 2 XL (and most modern android flagships) are destroying the iPhone 8+ in battery life (LCD, so probably understandable). I haven't seen any comparisons to the OLED iPhone X.
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Android battery life is a myth. Only the huge thick Chinese phones are beating the iPhone 8 Plus, and that is only because they have 4,000 mAh batteries, or more.

According to actual quantitative tests as by GSM Arena, iPhones of all vintages are at the top of the heap in terms of battery life.

In the video of this MacRumors review, the author clearly states that he gets 7-8 hours of screen-on time with the iPhone X and 4-5 hours of screen-on with the Pixel 2XL.

I’m getting 8-9 hours of screen-on time with my iPhone X. As I type this on my iPhone X, charge remaining is 16% and screen-on time is 7h20m.
 
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