Episode Summary
00:00 | Intro
01:07 | Pricing
- Start at $650
- Add storage for $100
- Get XL for $200 more
02:44 | Specs
- Snapdragon 835
- 4GB RAM
- Apps stay in RAM forever, it’s great!
- 64GB or 128GB storage
- 2700 mAh (3520 mAh on XL)
- USB 3.1 Type-C
04:08 | Camera
- Rear
- 12MP
- f/1.8
- 4K video, or lower resolution at higher framerate
- OIS
- Front
- 8MP
- f/2.4
- REALLY good video stabilization! Ian R Buck on Twitter: "Best moment of the show: we all sang Sweet Caroline without the "Buh-buh-buh" or "So good!" #TurtlesAllTheWayDown #BookTour https://t.co/PYUBQkNpX4"
- It’s great having a phone that opens its camera quickly!
- Google Lens
- Motion photos
12:46 | Battery Life, Charging
- I haven’t used my external battery since I got this phone
- Typically end the day with ~20% charge
- USB-PD
- No wireless charging
16:42 | Display
- 5” 1080p AMOLED (6” 1440p P-OLED on XL)
- Always-on display
- No problems with it doing stuff in my pocket
19:48 | Body
- Gorgeous, really good feeling phone; I feel bad about putting a case on it
- Glass is now “upper fifth” instead of “upper third”
- Love the material they covered the metal body in
- Colors
- Pixel 2
- Just Black
- Clearly White
- Kinda Blue (bright blue power button!)
- Pixel 2 XL
- Just Black
- Black & White (red power button!)
- Pixel 2
- Antenna bands slightly visible from the front; a little distracting when you notice them from the corner of your eye
- Dimensions feel very familiar coming from the Nexus 5X
- People hating on the bezels
28:41 | Buttons
- Power, volume buttons on the right
- Fingerprint sensor on the back
- Really picky when your finger is damp
- Swipe for notifications feature has been improved: orientation rotates to match the screen
- Before I put a case on it, I activated the notifications by accident a lot
- Active Edge
- Very effective at getting me to use the Google Assistant more
34:29 | Sound
- Great speakers!
- No headphone jack. It’s a real bummer when your adapter breaks in mere weeks.
39:48 | Radios
- Haven’t noticed any problems, similar reception to Nexus 5X
- eSIM
- Convenient for setup
- How will I quickly switch my service to another phone if I want to?
42:20 | Software
- Stock Android 8.0 Oreo! Second Opinion #30: Android 8.0 Oreo Review › The Nexus
- Google promises software support for 3 years
- KRACK Attack patch is coming in December PodKit #33: Prototypical Fun Stuff › The Nexus Android security update fixes KRACK, slaps Band-Aid on Pixel 2 XL screen | Ars Technica
46:18 | Freebie
- Google Home Mini
