Google Pixel 2 XL Review

The Near Perfection Experience phone was designed, developed and marketed by Google. Released on October 19, 2017, the phone was expected to succeed the Pixel and Pixel XL devices and also serve as the second set of smartphones in the Google Pixel.

What's New

A water-resistant metal unibody, an improved camera and up to 7 hours of battery life with just a 15-minute charge.

Google Pixel 2 XL Key Specs

• OS: Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)
• Sim Type: Single sim (Nano-SIM)
• 4G LTE Support: Yes
• Screen Size: 6.0 inches
• Screen Resolution: 1440 x 2880
• Processor: 2.35Ghz + 1.9Ghz, 64Bit Octa-core
• Processor Type: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
• RAM Size: 4GB
• Internal Storage: 64GB/128GB (Non-expandable)
• Back Camera: 12.2MP
• Front Camera: 8MP
• Fingerprint Sensor: Yes
• Other Sensors: Compass/Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Temperature sensor
• Battery Capacity:3,520mAh
• Weight: 175g

Overview

With an aluminum unibody with hybrid coating and Corning Gorilla Glass 5, the Google Pixel 2 XL is set to blow your minds. The phone comes in two colours; just black and black & white.

It features a fullscreen display of 6.0" and its resolution is set at 1440 by 2880. Google Pixel 2 XL runs on Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) OS.

The Google Pixel 2 XL is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with 2.35Ghz + 1.9Ghz, 64Bit Octa-Core. With its 4GB RAM capacity, you're sure to enjoy its maximum speed and enabled multitasking with different apps.

Google thought it wise to add a fast charge of up to 7 hours of battery life with a 15-minute charge while its battery is set at 3,520mAh capacity.

Google Pixel 2 XL also offers a smart camera with dual pixel autofocus with its 12.2-megapixel rear camera enabled for capturing the best out of life and 8-megapixel front camera with fixed focus.

Pixel 2 XL has an internal storage of 64GB which is non-expandable and has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor which unlocks the phone fast. The phone also has a water protection rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529.

When you buy the Google Pixel 2 XL, you get the Pixel 2 XL, USB-C 18W charging plug, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.4mm headphone adapter and a quick start guide all in the box.

Google Pixel 2 XL price ranges from $849 to $899 depending on your location.

Get the Google Pixel 2 XL from:

• Jumia - Just Black, Black & While
• Amazon - Just Black, Black & White