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I've had a pixel 2 xl since release. Couple things I'm not seeing mentioned:

- My Pixel 2 xl speaker is awful when compared to an iPhone. Many users report the same: https://www.google.com/search?q=pixel+2+speaker+rattle

- My Pixel 2 xl proximity sensor will occasionally malfunction, causing the screen to go black when making a call. Also, well documented: https://www.google.com/search?q=pixel+2+proximity+sensor

The Google support callback feature is great, and getting an RMA was relatively easy -- however, my RMA unit was worse than my original -- the screen would periodically flicker off/on. Ended up keeping my original. Seems like the RMA is outsourced to some random company, can't even remember the name.

Coming from iPhone, I like Android better, and the Google Assistant is vastly superior to Siri, but the hardware is still second-rate.



It has been a week since I've got my Pixel 2 XL and I can't agree with you more. Both mine and wife's phone flicker when screen is locked and it is getting really annoying. Considering the price of the phone, this is not acceptable.


The Pixel 2 XL has had a lot of issues since it launched (I preordered one and ended up returning it).

However, I would say that the Pixel, Pixel XL, and Pixel 2 are equal to the iPhone in hardware quality.




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