The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL feature the same core specs (Snapdragon 835, 4 GB of RAM, ample storage), but they differ in battery size: at 2,700 mAh and 3,520 mAh respectively.

Google Pixel 2 XL 360° spin Design and hardware The Pixel 2 XL's design is refined from the Pixel XL from last year. This time around, the 2 XL's design is simpler, yet somehow more attractive.

The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL do lack the extreme slow motion of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus (120fps @ 1080p and 240fps @ 720p Vs 240fps @ 1080p and 960fps @ 720p), but it still works extremely ...

The Google Pixel 2 XL will run you $850 for the 64GB model and $950 for 128GB. Under the 24-month installment plan, the 64GB starts at $35.38 per month, and the 128GB model is $39.54 per month.

Yet another issue with the Pixel 2 XL screen has been pointed out by Ars Technica and Android Central. Both describe a gritty or grainy appearance to single-color backgrounds in low light on the 2 XL.

It is, by all accounts and appearances, just a much better display. I got hold of a newer Pixel 2 XL this past week and, sure enough, it too has a nearly total absence of blue color shift.