**** The Official Google Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL Thread ****

[kona786]

Google Pixel 2 XL adds new display profiles, UI changes to address burn-in in latest update

https://www.androidcentral.com/pixel-2-xl-adds-boosted-and-saturated-display-profiles-latest-update

Rolling our now apparently.

I hope they've actually recalibrateted the natural setting to full sRGB rather than leave it as is with sub par reds.

 

[V_R]

Will keep tabs on pixels updates and see if the screen issues resolve. Just seen Oneplus releasing a 5T with reduced bezels and uprated screen in a couple of weeks, will also keep tabs on that as I'm tired of my S7e.

Me too, I'm itching to get rid of my S7E. At the moment I'm more interested in the OP5T and Razer phone that the P2XL I have on pre order. :|

I hope they've actually recalibrateted the natural setting to full sRGB rather than leave it as is with sub par reds.

Not sure on that for now, but here are some comparison pics from Reddit....

Boosted:

Saturated:

 

[_Jimlad_]

Seems a positive step.

More info here

https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/07/google-pixel-2-xl-update-display/

 

[kona786]

Google just need to pull their finger out and make Android support the DCI P3 wide gamut so we can take advantage of OLED screens properly... System wide and in all apps.

 

[Dangerous]

Saturated option is too much!

 

[Ravster]

Saturated option is too much!

But crucially red actually looks red. Which means skin tones will look like people are actually alive.

 

[MrRockliffe]

Me too, I'm itching to get rid of my S7E. At the moment I'm more interested in the OP5T and Razer phone that the P2XL I have on pre order. :|





Not sure on that for now, but here are some comparison pics from Reddit....

Boosted:

Saturated:

I think the saturated looks worse - the same characteristics I didn't like from OLED before.

 

[GMac11]

Has anyone pre-ordered this on any form of contract at all, particularly through cpw? I see there is a deal on O2 for £49 a month with 15gb and £79.99 up front but then there's £50 cashback via quidco. Works out at £1205 over the 24 month contract. I am usually a stickler for buying outright and supplementing with a sim only but at £800 to buy I'm struggling to find a sim only that makes the whole thing significantly less than the £1205.

 

[V_R]

Saturated option is too much!

I think the saturated looks worse - the same characteristics I didn't like from OLED before.

I agree. But I'll wait until I have it in hand and judge for myself.

 

[MrRockliffe]

I agree. But I'll wait until I have it in hand and judge for myself.

For sure - obviously it's taken on a camera too so there'll be image processing there as well. It may be that in flesh the saturated looks like the boosted, and that boosted looks dull

 

[kona786]

I agree. But I'll wait until I have it in hand and judge for myself.

I'll wait for Erica's display measurements before I make my decision. If it's the still in the same state in Natural mode then Google are plain lazy .

 

[_Jimlad_]

Has anyone pre-ordered this on any form of contract at all, particularly through cpw? I see there is a deal on O2 for £49 a month with 15gb and £79.99 up front but then there's £50 cashback via quidco. Works out at £1205 over the 24 month contract. I am usually a stickler for buying outright and supplementing with a sim only but at £800 to buy I'm struggling to find a sim only that makes the whole thing significantly less than the £1205.

I have a 20% discount code for EE for the duration of the contract if you want pm me.

 

[_Jimlad_]

I am really pleased with the changes to the colour. When mine turns up next week I will feel a bit more confident.

So long as the blue shift does not bother me I am back to being semi excited

 

[GMac11]

I have a 20% discount code for EE for the duration of the contract if you want pm me.

Thanks for the offer but unfortunately EE absolutely sucks here in N.I., or at least round where I live anyway, as does 3. We're pretty much limited to Vodafone and O2 (and any other piggy back services that use the networks). That being said Vodafone and O2 work like a charm so I've never been too bothered by it, just limits choice I suppose.

 

[_Jimlad_]

Thanks for the offer but unfortunately EE absolutely sucks here in N.I., or at least round where I live anyway, as does 3. We're pretty much limited to Vodafone and O2 (and any other piggy back services that use the networks). That being said Vodafone and O2 work like a charm so I've never been too bothered by it, just limits choice I suppose.

I can check tomorrow if I can get a Vodafone discount as well . Not sure

 

[GMac11]

I can check tomorrow if I can get a Vodafone discount as well . Not sure

That would be tempting. To use it however does it not need to be done directly through Vodafone? They don't do the Pixel do they? Or are you referring to a Sim only discount?

 

[_Jimlad_]

Sorry mate it is directed via my work for Vodafone and is ordered by them

The EE one is just a code. Sorry I could not help

 

[_Jimlad_]

Positive video on the new screen update. Also shows the s8 with blue tint which is interesting

https://youtu.be/zTJZx1IO2To

 

[V_R]

Just FYI he says the latest patch fixes the Krack Attack exploit, he's wrong it doesn't.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/7bgcs4/no_krack_fixes_on_google_devices_which_have/

 

[sesevans]

For those who have received their Pixel 2 phones, are you finding the "Active Edge" feature making you more inclined to use Google Assistant than previous ways to access it? Here is one user who finds this feature useful and not a gimmick.

https://www.fastcompany.com/40491861/this-google-pixel-2-feature-changed-how-i-use-my-phone