Google Pixel 2 XL deals and reviews

The Telegraph | James Titcomb

The best Android phone you can buy, if you can live without a headphone jack.

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

If you were contemplating a big top-end smartphone, the Pixel 2 XL should be in your top three at least, which should have everyone but Samsung and Apple very worried. The best big-screened Android experience yet

Stuff | Jonathan Bray

Google ditches the bezels and makes its best phone yet. The Pixel 2 XL puts practicality before panache but delivers where it counts with an incredible camera and the definitive Android experience.

TechDissected | Cliff Wade

For everything the Pixel 2 XL offers for the price, I firmly believe it's totally worth it.

Techdissected | Cliff Wade

For everything the Pixel 2 XL offers for the price, I firmly believe it's totally worth it. I'd go out and buy one today if I needed to and wouldn't think twice about what I'd be paying because I know I'd be getting what I feel is the device of 2017 for that price.

TechAeris | Jason Bouwmeester

The Pixel 2 XL is a solid Android smartphone with the added luxury of having timely security updates straight from Google.

Engadget | Chris Velazco

I fully expect things to get even better in time, but for now, Android fans shouldn't miss the Pixel 2 and 2 XL. The Pixel 2 XL improves on its predecessor in almost every way that matters and claims the crown as my favorite Android phone of the year so far -- it's just too bad that headphone jack is gone.

Ars Technica | Ron Amedeo

The best Android phone you can buy...Google brings the best software, an amazing camera, great performance, and fast updates...The aluminum body feels great, and it's more durable than glass....The slim bezel, big-screen layout of the Pixel 2 XL allows you to fit more stuff on-screen at once....No 3.5mm headphone jack...you get a grainy display that looks bad in the dark and in VR.

Wired | David Pierce

There's no better Android phone, anywhere, than the Pixel 2. Especially that black and white Pixel 2 XL.

Forbes | Gordon Kelly

The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have no serious problems other than their missing headphone jack. That's not to say these phones are perfect. Of the two, the Pixel 2 XL is clearly the superior phone and that's reflected in its price.

ITProPortal | Michael Moore

An incredible piece of Android hardware, that falls just short of smartphone perfection.It may be expensive, but if you're in the market for a truly high-end Android smartphone that is a joy to use, the Google Pixel 2 XL may be just what you're looking for.

news.com.au | Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

If you can overlook some omissions, the Google Pixel 2 XL is a slick, high-end phone that demonstrates just how fast Google's hardware is evolving. Android users, in particular, should appreciate how far it's come, and everyone should pay attention to where it's going next.

PCWorld | Jon Phillips

If you're a dedicated Android user, the Pixel 2 XL is a no-brainer upgrade-unless you already own an original Pixel. The Pixel 2 XL is an incredible phone that grafts device experiences to life experience in simple, intuitive and smile-provoking ways.

PC Mag | Sascha Segan

The Pixel 2 XL packs more Google into its body than any other phone on the market.

Android Headlines | Nick Sutrich

Google hasn't just delivered two of the best flagship-level phones you can buy this year, they're also promising so much more with each of these before the year is out. If you don't need a more robust manual camera experience, or don't need something specific like the S-Pen, these are the phones you should be buying in 2017.

TechRadar | Cameron Faulkner

Despite losing the cherished 3.5mm headphone jack, the Pixel 2 XL makes up for it in spades with a mix of unique and sought-after features like a stellar design, waterproofing, Active Edge and a truly impressive camera. A really impressive smartphone with an absolutely killer camera.

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

It might not be the best Android phone available in every area, but the Google Pixel 2 XL is the one I would buy. A stunning camera makes this the current Android champion.

ZDNet | Jason Cipriani

It's the biggest reason I find the Pixel 2 XL (well, either Pixel, really) so attractive. There's no fluff and no bloat... just Google and its myriad of services. And if there's one thing Google does really well, it's services. It just happens to have hardware now to back it up.

Digital Trends | Julian Chokkattu

Blazing-fast speed and a brilliant camera, all in a futuristic, edge-to-edge design. The Pixel 2 XL is the best Android phone around.

Tom's Guide | Mark Spoonauer

The Pixel 2 XL is the best pure Android phone you can buy, with a gorgeous 6-inch OLED screen, easy access to Google Assistant, sharp cameras and very long battery life.

SlashGear | Chris Davies

There's a core cohort of Pixel fans for whom the Pixel 2 is an automatic upgrade. For the rest of us, though, trying to choose between the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, and a competitive selection of well-regarded rivals, the decision isn't quite so straightforward. Of Google's two phones, I lean toward the Pixel 2 XL.

phoneArena | Stephen S.

In the end, both phones are very solid choices. Of the two handsets, we've got to say that we prefer the smaller Pixel 2 a little more. Ultimately, we're just happy we have the choice, and whether you like your phones big or small, classic or forward-thinking, the Pixel 2 line has you covered.

T3 | Spencer Hart

Both the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL show Google now has clear vision for its flagship smartphones. The design is distinctive and has character, the camera continues to be outstanding, and the software it very intelligent. The Pixel 2 XL's edge-to-edge screen makes it the one to go for.

Wired UK | Mark Walton

Other phones might be prettier or offer more features, but few sport the tight integration of software and hardware that make the Pixel 2 XL a joy to use. Despite strong competition, the Pixel XL 2 is the Android phone to beat.

NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt

The Google Pixel 2 XL is a great smartphone, but the display is a serious drawback.

Android Authority | Joshua Vergara, Jimmy Westenberg

In the case of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, Google brought its wonderful software experience to good hardware, and that makes for a great pair of Android phones. You should absolutely buy one- you won't regret it.

Firstpost | Sheldon Pinto

Pixel 2 XL will be the perfect Android smartphone for those looking for great battery life and performance, provided they are ready to settle with the problematic display and its dull colours. In short, there are a lot of compromises here for the asking price.

The Verge | Dieter Bohn

Great phones, but they're not flawless. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL do not razzle dazzle.

Pickr | Leigh Stark

Google's Pixel 2 XL is a great phone offering the best Android experience to date with one of the best cameras hands down, but we'd probably look around, because unless those are the main reasons you buy a phone, there's a lot more to be seen.

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Nimish Dubey

If you are looking for a high-performing premium level device, then the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone 8 Plus do not just loom on the horizon of the Pixel 2 XL, but actually, overshadow it.

Gadgets Now | Komal Mohan

Those who are Android devotees might like to go for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Galaxy S8. If the camera is the tilting factor, don't look further than the Google Pixel 2 XL.

AndroidPit | Luca Zaninello

Google has been able to enchant me with an excellent overall experience and that leaves no room for negative conclusions.

The Economic Times | Hitesh Raj Bhagat

To cut a long story short, this is a great performing phone with one of the best cameras around and a brilliant Android experience - marred by a couple of irrefutable screen issues.

91mobiles | Nitansh Rastogi

While it might be difficult to recommend the Google Pixel 2 XL wholeheartedly, it's a perfect example of a smartphone that stands out on its own without needing to follow the competition blindly. The phone is worth considering if you're looking for a premium offering which doesn't compromise on many aspects.

What Hi-Fi?

The Pixel 2 XL has some neat features, scores highly for usability and has a great camera – but you can get better audio

The Mirror | Jeff Parsons

These phones are a strong statement of intent from one of the biggest tech companies in the world. And if you want the best Android experience there is, you should lock one down as soon as they hit the shelves. But you'll love it for the software, not the hardware

Know Your Mobile | Richard Goodwin

The Google Pixel 2 XL is my new phone. I liked it that much I went out and bought one, so that should tell you everything you need to know about what I think about this handset. Is it perfect? No. But then nothing is, really. It has everything I look for in a phone and more – great battery life, an exceptional camera, tons of power, and it looks OK too.

NDTV Gadgets | Roydon Cerejo

If you don't want to take a chance with the Pixel 2 XL (and we don't blame you), the Pixel 2 could be a better choice. It has had fewer problem reports than its bigger brother and you lose the 18:9 display, but it's also less expensive while still offering the same great cameras, hardware and software as the XL.

Pocket-lint | Chris Hall

That makes it hard to highly recommend the Pixel 2 XL, not at its asking price. If Google can fix the display using software to make it more joyous to use every day, then this would become a more exciting phone, but launching into a market of great devices, this model isn't Pixel perfect.

IT PRO | Roland Moore-Colyer

The Pixel 2 XL is the best pure Android phone in the market with a smarter Google Assistant and a large curved screen. Unfortunately, the display is a nasty disappointment, with poor viewing angles and dull colours which keeps Google's phone from achieving greatness.

Recombu | Chris Barraclough

So, is the Pixel 2 XL the best Android phone right no? Nope, it's too expensive and can't match the competition in a number of key areas. Here's hoping some of those issues can be corrected in future updates, and maybe we'll be more positive come our long-term review.

Mashable | Raymond Wong

Google's Pixel 2 and 2 XL are great phones, but they could use a some more excitement. But even without 2017 flagship staples like wireless charging and dual cameras, the Pixel 2's are two of the best Android phones of the year and well worth the money if you're firmly entrenched in Google's services.

Android Central | Andrew Martonik

Google has, once again, made the best pair of Android phones you can buy today. The only question, really, is which size you should buy. Unless you feel like you need the extra screen size or battery of the 2 XL, pick the Pixel 2. You'll love it.

Mobile Syrup | Patrick O'Rourke & Rose Behar

It's difficult to find a significant fault with the Pixel 2 XL and the same can be said about the Pixel 2.

The Inquirer | Carly Page

In fact, the Google Pixel 2 XL is arguably the best Android smartphone on the market right now thanks to its blazing-fast performance, slick Oreo OS and 12MP single-camera that, somehow, manages to outperform even its highest-specced competitors.

TechSpot | Tim Schiesser

The Pixel 2 XL feels one step away from being the undoubted Android champion. With concerns over the display and a high price tag, explore your options before diving into the world of Pixel.

Phone Scoop | Eric Zeman

Google and LG did a decent job with the Pixel 2 XL, but they could have done better. This flagship should have absolutely no peers, and yet missteps have marred it a bit.

Quartz | Mike Murphy

There's no good reason to buy these phones over any others for the price, but if the Pixel 2 XL is what makes an also-ran smartphone in 2017, it's a strong reminder of just how far we've come in the world of pocket computers in the last ten years.

Alphr | Jonathan Bray

Expensive, lacks key feature and the screen is problematic. And so, although I'd very much like to, this is not a phone that I can, in its current state, recommend. Underwhelming.

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

It's very disappointing that in the end, the Pixel 2 XL's display issues drag the phone back from greatness. Its lofty price and poor video capture quality means Google's plus-sized Pixel 2 XL is certainly not a phone I can recommend. At least, not in its current state.