Agreed, the 2 XL in the Panda colurway is still the best design to date! Though I did like the 4 XL in white with its black camera and borders, was a nice throwback to the 2 XL.
Wanted the panda on release, my carrier called me picked it up only to realize it was not the Panda :( got it anyway since it was hard to find a 2xl on release.
@@thehumblecanadian431 My only suggestion would be to have shown some side by side photos and videos. That's the only reason I am wanting to upgrade my 2XL, to get better video recording from it. LOL
@@OddPaw I'm actually about to upload a video doing a quick comparison between the screens and cameras ha! I didn't test the video on it much though, just a little bit to show off the image stabilization, which is silky smooth.
@@thehumblecanadian431 I've read that they have the exact same camera in them, so that will be really interesting to see the comparison! The only true difference in that case would then be the image software. I'll keep an eye out for your new video!
A lot of us are still holding onto our older Pixel offerings due to nothing that bleeding edge being created by Google. We're all just looking for a reason to upgrade, but finding that Google isn't making a compelling enough argument.
@fatalradius Oh wow, that's a wonderful deal! It's crazy because the trade in, 2XL to 5, was only going to provide $50 I believe. I may need to pick one up so I can compare all three! 😄
Update: I pulled the plug on the 4a 5g, $300 after trade is a no brainer. You're basically getting a Pixel 5 with a little less ram and a slightly lower refresh rate. I'll take it any day. The wireless charging, a slightly bigger battery and waterproofing aren't worth the extra $350 imo. These upgrades are marginal.
**Side note YOU CAN change the navigation to have a back button** Settings - Accessibility - System Navigation - "3 Button navigation" - Thanks for letting me know Ricardo!
@@thehumblecanadian431 yeah, I think the same. I want the latest upgrade Android (or IOS) version. On camera, what do you think?? Pixel 5 or 4a5g are too much better than the my old 2xl?❤️
have tested the pixel 5, and i prefer still my pixel 2 XL. Better sound, Better Camera, and iny my opinion more beautiful Design.. the Pixel 2 XL was so much ahead of it´s time.
It's pretty crazy how well that processor has aged for sure! The new processor is better is certain aspects though. Just not when it comes to gaming, from what I've read.
@@thehumblecanadian431 not at all ,every year I try to get rid of it and upgrade but I fail to see the point pixel 2 XL has very good speakers which is deal breaker for me , excellent camera ,very good performance , updates to current 11 , screen realy beoutiful , battery not so good but I charge quickly I can't find better pixel yet I shall wait for 6 XL I believe it is coming
@@aymanromhi3965 I have to totally agree with you! I am thinking about going back to my 2XL from the 5 because the camera on the 5 sucks! The camera on the 5 does not focus as good as the one on the 2XL.
nice video. I upgraded from my 3 yr old pixel 2(not xl) to pixel 5, just coz of nice black friday deal. PIxel 2 is still going strong but the lower memory and weaker ram had started to show its age in multi tasking
The internals of the Pixel 5 are essentially the same as the 4a 5G, hence how I ended up on a Pixel 5 review. It's the exterior stuff (speaker/glass/cover) that are different. I'm doing the trade-in from 2 XL to 4a 5G and it's my first trade-in. Let's see how this goes!
Yep! Plus the 5 is water resistant. I'm honestly surprised just how little difference there is between the phones...I have a 4a 5g on the way so I plan on comparing all 3 of them soon.
The processor is mid ranger hence the slower camera processing and longer battery performance. I hope google launches a phone with a more top of the line processor e.g 888 or 865
I would have argued and debated that the Pixel 2 XL was so much bigger than the 5 when I held it. But the moment I did what you did, and put them next to each other, that's when I could see the screen was literally the same size and it was just that I've been holding a much bigger phone for so long. So it is very odd to hold such a small phone as the Pixel 5. But then to only realize you're losing actually no screen real estate. You will have to listen to the speaker before you purchase this, in my opinion. It is very different and it may be annoying to you if you do a lot of listening from the speakers and not using headphones. If the speaker doesn't make you decide to skip this one, I believe you are going to be beyond impressed with the battery life and still feel like you have made such an improvement. This is a real world discussion, because we are all about to lose our upgrades with the Pixel 2 XL. And it is hard to go to a phone that's not going to have stock Android and it's immediate updates. You may be thinking about a Samsung S20FE or maybe even the iPhone 12, but once you've had the taste of getting upgrades from Pixel, it's hard to not think you have a brand new phone every time it happens.
Right there with you Rob! After the Pixel 2XL there was no going back to a phone filled with bloatware. I mean 3 years later and the Pixel 2XL still felt silky smooth. The speaker situation on the 5 is definitely a bummer, but I'm nearly always using earbuds, which hopefully I'll review soon😊
@@thehumblecanadian431 I'm at home alone quite often and the speaker situation is a bummer, I would have to go out of my way to put on headphones. I'm really hoping I'll get used to it, but it is annoying no lie. On the plus side, I'll be getting this during Black Friday and saving that $100 I hope. And in a year's time I will hand this off to my wife and pick up the next generation of Pixel. And I'm very optimistic about it for the first time, because with the Pixel 5 they actually did listen to so much of what we said. And in the compromise we got it affordable.
I really loved my Pixel 2xl and I upgraded to 4a 5g. I miss my back button. My screen cracked and it stopped charging otherwise I never would have upgraded.
@@boldsamwich Yes, but the new system is not as reliable. You swipe from the right of the screen to go back. Also I never know which way to swipe if I'm in full screen. It was just an unnecessary change.
If you're not worried about water resistance and wireless charging the 4a 5g is a really solid option for a few hundred less. Plus there's a lot of deals going on right now 😊. Pixel 2xl is still a great phone though
The wireless charging while convenient, is NOT an efficient way. Both the charger and the battery will work overtime and more, to get the same job done. That in turn translates generating more heat and wasted energy. I won't use it.
Google has had 5 generations to get their phone right. Half the models they've released have been a step backwards. The Pixel 5 speakers are a perfect example. With the 4XL, it was poor battery life and lack of a fingerprint reader. With the 3XL, it was the enormous to off centered screen bezel. It's like they don't bother to get feedback before they release products.
Apparently you can add it in a setting. Someone in the comments mentioned it 😊. Although to be honest I'm still using it without the back button and I'm starting to like it!
@@thehumblecanadian431 oh I didn't see that! I've taken it off of my pixel 2xl to get a feel for it and I can't say I'm a huge fan yet but I'm starting to get used to it.
Yeah buddy! Awesome review eh! Hell ya helping me decide to upgrade to the 5 or not?? I got my wife the 4a and she was using s7. This is the best review iv seen for the upgrade or not. Thanks
@@glentimmins7560 Hey! I don't have the 4a, just the 5. But the 4a 5G has a resolution of 1080x2340. Which is more than enough resolution for most eh. At some point your eyes can't tell the difference unless you took out a magnifying glass :-)
Totally agree with you bud. It was a huge bummer when I found out. My phone also took one last stumble before the screen broke so I gave in haha. I don't regret it though. The 5s really nice.
Got some USB issues here... Phone charges with regular chargers only.... Not the original fast chargers.... Go figure. (tried cleaning the port as well...)
So I had a Pixel 2, 2xl and 5 in the same home for a couple days...not only is the 5 the same screen size as the 2xl...it's the same body size as the 2.
Hey Mitchell! Thanks for dropping by! I don't notice any crazy difference in the screen, maybe just a tad brighter. Although I did send the Pixel 2xl back like 4 times because it had a tint. This one looks fantastic to me and I'm pretty picky with screens eh. Other than the wide angle lens the camera feels pretty darn close. The Pixel 5 feels a lot smoother/snappier, the front camera seems like it applies more sharpening than the 2xl, and the video stabilization on the 5 is magic. That being said Google's still relying pretty heavy on its software rather then upgrading its hardware. I may need to do a comparison review on this ☺️
My wife has the pixel 4 and the audio is amazing on it. I absolutely dislike the lack of a back button, looks like I'll be upgrading to something else. The first and second pixel phones were/are amazing, they really shouldn't have changed so much with the newer models.
Why do you not unlock the bootloader and flash roms on the 2xl, it's got a collection of very good roms, and it doesn't even cost a single dollar to do any of that
@@thehumblecanadian431 you can start with Pixel Experience rom, similar to pixel like stock Android, and then you can try some roms with customisations, best place to ask for this is telegram, join your Pixel 2/2XL group on telegram and they'll tell you much more about it
The 2xl has an older processor so it's not as efficient as the Pixel 5. Honestly if there is a performance difference it's super small. That being said the Pixel 5 isn't the top of the line new processor so the 2xl will still be better for things like gaming. For normal tasks the pixel 5 will be faster, just not with processing images.
Your video scared me for a second when you said it did not have the back button on the bottom, but it would be crazy for Android to completely get rid of the three button navigation because that is why I prefer Android over iOS, so I found the solution - "If you prefer, you can switch to 3-button navigation by going to Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation and select 3-button navigation."
Unless you have unlimited data, what's the point.....ummm...that's a strange thing to say. Firstly, every carrier (in the US at least) offers affordable unlimited data plans...and even if you are on a tiered plan, faster doesn't mean more use. It just means getting things done faster.
Very true. You're right, probably could have worded that better ☺️. I do feel like like one of the selling points of faster download speeds is that you can do more on data than before, which would increase your bill on a tiered plan. At least if you're streaming at 4k instead of 1080 because you can now. Maybe I'm looking at it wrong eh. 🤷♂️ I know I usually just wait until I'm on wifi to watch videos because of the bandwidth usage.
Pixel 2 wont get more updates, huge problem? LOL android Lollipop (5) is still available and getting apps updates android and iOS are not the same, is not a HuGe problem.
Google isn't giving it security updates after October. Sorry about your phone! That's a huge bummer. support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705?hl=en
No chance to go from the 2 XL to the pixel 5. 835 snapdragon is a flagship . Has great speakers. The regular pixel 4 blows the pixel 5 away. It's a true flagship. I ended up getting the 4a.
I guess it all depends on preference at some point eh? I skipped over the 4 because it just didn't check the boxes I wanted. Going from the 2xl I absolutely loved the fingerprint reader on the back, which the 4 didn't have. Plus I really wanted a phone without bezels. I would be much more inclined to get the 4a over the 4. I also could never see myself waving my hand over my phone like a magician to take advantage of the gestures haha. The 4a, 4a 5g, and 5 just hit a sweet spot for me. I do agree the speaker things annoying though.
@@thehumblecanadian431 I skipped the 4 and went to the 4a from the 3XL. Still think the 3XL is a better phone than the 4a but I do love the form factor of the 4a and I've been using it in tandem with my gigantic OnePlus 7 Pro. Most likely selling the OnePlus . Too much phone for my small hands
I'm now watching all your videos about the pixel 2xl 😅. But I STILL can't bring myself to get a new phone. What is wrong with me!! 🤦 I know what it is. I spent £800 on this phone and love the pure Android OS and great speakers and it still works amazing but I'd like to go bigger but Google don't make a 6.5"+ phone 😭😭😭😭. What are people doing!?
I'm going to guess Google will release a 5XL at some point. It might make sense to wait that out. Although, I will say the 4a 5G is really darn nice for the price. I'm right there with you though! I would love a 5XL that's IPX rated and has a better speaker situation.
If you're interested in the new pixel buds give my new review a gander ☺️
ua-cam.com/video/ICFjyxnAcXc/v-deo.html
Pixel 2 xl in that panda colour will always be timeless
Right?! I loved the panda look. I miss the colored buttons too. Even though I ended up sticking it in a case haha.
Agreed, the 2 XL in the Panda colurway is still the best design to date! Though I did like the 4 XL in white with its black camera and borders, was a nice throwback to the 2 XL.
Wanted the panda on release, my carrier called me picked it up only to realize it was not the Panda :( got it anyway since it was hard to find a 2xl on release.
This is so oddly specific to what I was looking for. Thanks for recording this!!
Glad it could help! Trying to make short and sweet reviews with the info I'd be looking for ya know? Appreciate ya dropping by!
@@thehumblecanadian431 My only suggestion would be to have shown some side by side photos and videos. That's the only reason I am wanting to upgrade my 2XL, to get better video recording from it. LOL
@@OddPaw I'm actually about to upload a video doing a quick comparison between the screens and cameras ha! I didn't test the video on it much though, just a little bit to show off the image stabilization, which is silky smooth.
@@thehumblecanadian431 I've read that they have the exact same camera in them, so that will be really interesting to see the comparison! The only true difference in that case would then be the image software. I'll keep an eye out for your new video!
A lot of us are still holding onto our older Pixel offerings due to nothing that bleeding edge being created by Google. We're all just looking for a reason to upgrade, but finding that Google isn't making a compelling enough argument.
Watching this from Pixel 2 XL no problems at all 💯
There ya go! Haha.
Me too.. lol thinking about upgrading
Thank you or making this video! Helps us pixel 2xl users a lot!
Glad to hear it! Definitely some things I wish I knew beforehand ☺️
You can trade in your Pixel 2XL for $235, this offer only works with the 4a 5G....Which is technically the same phone. Act fast if you wanna upgrade.
@@fatalradius I just read the article today... It is very tempting, $300 after trade-in is a steal!
@fatalradius Oh wow, that's a wonderful deal! It's crazy because the trade in, 2XL to 5, was only going to provide $50 I believe. I may need to pick one up so I can compare all three! 😄
Update: I pulled the plug on the 4a 5g, $300 after trade is a no brainer. You're basically getting a Pixel 5 with a little less ram and a slightly lower refresh rate. I'll take it any day. The wireless charging, a slightly bigger battery and waterproofing aren't worth the extra $350 imo. These upgrades are marginal.
**Side note YOU CAN change the navigation to have a back button**
Settings - Accessibility - System Navigation - "3 Button navigation"
- Thanks for letting me know Ricardo!
thanks for updating with this!
Wait!!! this guy have just 135 subscribers! Quality is close to Millions Subscribers channels. Nice Video🙌
Appreciate it bud! Yeah, still trying to navigate the wilderness that is youtube eh.
This was exactly the comparison I was looking for. Love the Canadian accent btw
Appreciate you dropping by the channel! Glad it could help you out ☺️
Exactly the video I was looking for
Glad it could help bud! Thanks for dropping by 😊
And... what do you prefer papi? I’m thinking to hold my 2xl one year more
@@orangufranleon I'm personally keeping the Pixel 5. Even though it's a marginal upgrade from the 2xl, I like having the latest Android software
@@thehumblecanadian431 yeah, I think the same. I want the latest upgrade Android (or IOS) version.
On camera, what do you think?? Pixel 5 or 4a5g are too much better than the my old 2xl?❤️
@@orangufranleon the cameras are pretty much identical. But having the ultra wide on the 5 and 4a 5g is awesome. It's come in handy a few times eh.
Pixel 2xl can do back, by swipe from right or left, as pixel 5 just need to system navigation configuration
That's wonderful! Learn something new everyday. Thanks for letting me know. ☺️
Updated the description and put some captions in so people know. Sadly I'm not a partner so I can't do speech bubbles 😞
I agree with other comments... This was a great comparison and the video quality is very good... This youtuber should have more viewers
Appreciate you dropping by the channel 😊
This screen comparison is what I needed to make up my mind
have tested the pixel 5, and i prefer still my pixel 2 XL. Better sound, Better Camera, and iny my opinion more beautiful Design.. the Pixel 2 XL was so much ahead of it´s time.
Kinda funny how the pixel 2 has a better processor than the 5 considering the phone came out 3 years ago
It's pretty crazy how well that processor has aged for sure! The new processor is better is certain aspects though. Just not when it comes to gaming, from what I've read.
Wow nice review bro. You deserve more subscribers. Proud owner of pixel 2
I shall keep my pixel 2 XL I am not convinced to upgrade to 3 or 4 or 5 I shall wait for 6 .
Perfectly good option ☺️. One thing to keep in mind is that unlimited high rez photo storage ends at the 5. If that's something you care about 🤷♂️
@@thehumblecanadian431 not at all ,every year I try to get rid of it and upgrade but I fail to see the point pixel 2 XL has very good speakers which is deal breaker for me , excellent camera ,very good performance , updates to current 11 , screen realy beoutiful , battery not so good but I charge quickly I can't find better pixel yet I shall wait for 6 XL I believe it is coming
Oh I hear ya! They hit a home run with with 2xl. Curious what they do with a 6xl ☺️
@@aymanromhi3965 I have to totally agree with you! I am thinking about going back to my 2XL from the 5 because the camera on the 5 sucks! The camera on the 5 does not focus as good as the one on the 2XL.
nice video. I upgraded from my 3 yr old pixel 2(not xl) to pixel 5, just coz of nice black friday deal. PIxel 2 is still going strong but the lower memory and weaker ram had started to show its age in multi tasking
I'm really liking my Pixel 5, a lot more than I thought I would. Honestly I think the smaller form factor's really grown on me.
It’s worth it if you do the Black Friday trade in program for the 4a 5G, I think there is one more day left. They are offering $235 for a Pixel 2XL.
The internals of the Pixel 5 are essentially the same as the 4a 5G, hence how I ended up on a Pixel 5 review. It's the exterior stuff (speaker/glass/cover) that are different. I'm doing the trade-in from 2 XL to 4a 5G and it's my first trade-in. Let's see how this goes!
Yep! Plus the 5 is water resistant. I'm honestly surprised just how little difference there is between the phones...I have a 4a 5g on the way so I plan on comparing all 3 of them soon.
What a great video. Thank you sir, you're awesome. Very polished content!
Thank you kindly!
thank you for that comparison
No problem bud! Appreciate you dropping by! Glad it could help.
The processor is mid ranger hence the slower camera processing and longer battery performance. I hope google launches a phone with a more top of the line processor e.g 888 or 865
Same! but I am enjoying the battery life on this thing. Curious what they with their new processors.
I would have argued and debated that the Pixel 2 XL was so much bigger than the 5 when I held it. But the moment I did what you did, and put them next to each other, that's when I could see the screen was literally the same size and it was just that I've been holding a much bigger phone for so long. So it is very odd to hold such a small phone as the Pixel 5. But then to only realize you're losing actually no screen real estate. You will have to listen to the speaker before you purchase this, in my opinion. It is very different and it may be annoying to you if you do a lot of listening from the speakers and not using headphones. If the speaker doesn't make you decide to skip this one, I believe you are going to be beyond impressed with the battery life and still feel like you have made such an improvement. This is a real world discussion, because we are all about to lose our upgrades with the Pixel 2 XL. And it is hard to go to a phone that's not going to have stock Android and it's immediate updates. You may be thinking about a Samsung S20FE or maybe even the iPhone 12, but once you've had the taste of getting upgrades from Pixel, it's hard to not think you have a brand new phone every time it happens.
Right there with you Rob! After the Pixel 2XL there was no going back to a phone filled with bloatware. I mean 3 years later and the Pixel 2XL still felt silky smooth. The speaker situation on the 5 is definitely a bummer, but I'm nearly always using earbuds, which hopefully I'll review soon😊
@@thehumblecanadian431 I'm at home alone quite often and the speaker situation is a bummer, I would have to go out of my way to put on headphones. I'm really hoping I'll get used to it, but it is annoying no lie. On the plus side, I'll be getting this during Black Friday and saving that $100 I hope. And in a year's time I will hand this off to my wife and pick up the next generation of Pixel. And I'm very optimistic about it for the first time, because with the Pixel 5 they actually did listen to so much of what we said. And in the compromise we got it affordable.
Thank you, it helps!
Glad it could help bud! ☺️
You can activate back button on pixel 5...
Yep, found out right after making the video. Sadly you cant upload an updated video without deleting the old one 😂
I really loved my Pixel 2xl and I upgraded to 4a 5g. I miss my back button. My screen cracked and it stopped charging otherwise I never would have upgraded.
I was wondering how much I would miss the back button. Have you adapted yet?
@@boldsamwich Yes, but the new system is not as reliable. You swipe from the right of the screen to go back. Also I never know which way to swipe if I'm in full screen. It was just an unnecessary change.
The Pixel 5 and 4A 5G have lost the 3 buttons virtual navigation bar ?? 😱
@@maxoo._ Yes. No more virtual buttons. No it like finger swipes.
@@MrTonyman79 Oh what a pity ! I'm currently using it with my Pixel 3 !! 😱
Stil using Pixel 2 xl wish to upgrade😭
If you're not worried about water resistance and wireless charging the 4a 5g is a really solid option for a few hundred less. Plus there's a lot of deals going on right now 😊. Pixel 2xl is still a great phone though
@@thehumblecanadian431 its a great phone but no more updates and 4a will be a better deal Pixel 5 is too costly
@@thehumblecanadian431 Thanks for the suggestion👍
I'm still rocking my 2xl :) hopefully they'll make a phone worth upgrading too 😅
talking about updates like a huge thing, i'm watching from a oneplus one, even without updates the pixel 2 xl should be fine a while
The wireless charging while convenient, is NOT an efficient way. Both the charger and the battery will work overtime and more, to get the same job done. That in turn translates generating more heat and wasted energy. I won't use it.
Interesting! Never thought about that.
Google has had 5 generations to get their phone right. Half the models they've released have been a step backwards. The Pixel 5 speakers are a perfect example. With the 4XL, it was poor battery life and lack of a fingerprint reader. With the 3XL, it was the enormous to off centered screen bezel. It's like they don't bother to get feedback before they release products.
Woah, the lack of a back button might be a deal breaker for me. Idk. The back button is my life. Was it an easy adjustment?
Apparently you can add it in a setting. Someone in the comments mentioned it 😊. Although to be honest I'm still using it without the back button and I'm starting to like it!
@@thehumblecanadian431 oh I didn't see that! I've taken it off of my pixel 2xl to get a feel for it and I can't say I'm a huge fan yet but I'm starting to get used to it.
Yeah buddy! Awesome review eh! Hell ya helping me decide to upgrade to the 5 or not?? I got my wife the 4a and she was using s7. This is the best review iv seen for the upgrade or not. Thanks
Glad I could help bud! Yeah, I was looking at the 4a w/ 5G too, but the metal housing and water resistance on the 5 sold me on it eh. ☺️
@@thehumblecanadian431 can you tell the difference in screen resolution? I know the xl is1440 the 4a looks good?
@@glentimmins7560 Hey! I don't have the 4a, just the 5. But the 4a 5G has a resolution of 1080x2340. Which is more than enough resolution for most eh. At some point your eyes can't tell the difference unless you took out a magnifying glass :-)
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I have a pixel 2 and am bummed that they aren’t giving updates. It could have easily handled more updates, the snapdragon 845 is still good
Totally agree with you bud. It was a huge bummer when I found out. My phone also took one last stumble before the screen broke so I gave in haha. I don't regret it though. The 5s really nice.
Pixel 2 835..
My Pixel 3 is 845 your 2 is 835 😋
Got some USB issues here... Phone charges with regular chargers only.... Not the original fast chargers.... Go figure. (tried cleaning the port as well...)
So I had a Pixel 2, 2xl and 5 in the same home for a couple days...not only is the 5 the same screen size as the 2xl...it's the same body size as the 2.
That's super cool! I love that we get to keep the screen size while getting a smaller phone ☺️
How about a friend, a question, is there a lot of difference in photographic quality?

Is the new phones screen better quality? Is the camera better aside from the wide angle lens?
Hey Mitchell! Thanks for dropping by! I don't notice any crazy difference in the screen, maybe just a tad brighter. Although I did send the Pixel 2xl back like 4 times because it had a tint. This one looks fantastic to me and I'm pretty picky with screens eh. Other than the wide angle lens the camera feels pretty darn close. The Pixel 5 feels a lot smoother/snappier, the front camera seems like it applies more sharpening than the 2xl, and the video stabilization on the 5 is magic. That being said Google's still relying pretty heavy on its software rather then upgrading its hardware. I may need to do a comparison review on this ☺️
The 2/xl still had thst swipe to go back feature but i think u could disable it
Yep! Someone in the comments told me it was a setting, had no idea! 😊
i upgraded from samsung S7 to Pixel 2 xl🤗
My wife has the pixel 4 and the audio is amazing on it. I absolutely dislike the lack of a back button, looks like I'll be upgrading to something else. The first and second pixel phones were/are amazing, they really shouldn't have changed so much with the newer models.
i'm not pixel user but in my opinion pixel 2 xl is the most beautiful pixel design
For sure. I loved the panda look and the photos if could take, especially at the time, we're crazy good.
Does the decrease in screen resolution feel obvious?
Nope, it's super slight.
Why do you not unlock the bootloader and flash roms on the 2xl, it's got a collection of very good roms, and it doesn't even cost a single dollar to do any of that
Honestly never crossed my mind until someone else mentioned it. I may need to mess with some of those in the future though. Sounds interesting!
@@thehumblecanadian431 you should, especially some provide extreme battery performance and help reduce screen burn
@@blackpurple9163 any you recommend?
@@thehumblecanadian431 you can start with Pixel Experience rom, similar to pixel like stock Android, and then you can try some roms with customisations, best place to ask for this is telegram, join your Pixel 2/2XL group on telegram and they'll tell you much more about it
Hey why does the pixel 2 have a snapdragon 835 but the pixel 5 has a snapdragon 765? Is the pixel 5 less powerful than the pixel 2?
The 2xl has an older processor so it's not as efficient as the Pixel 5. Honestly if there is a performance difference it's super small. That being said the Pixel 5 isn't the top of the line new processor so the 2xl will still be better for things like gaming. For normal tasks the pixel 5 will be faster, just not with processing images.
@@thehumblecanadian431 Ok thanks its because I wanted a phone for gamecube or ps2 on the go so I wasn't sure which was better.
Your video scared me for a second when you said it did not have the back button on the bottom, but it would be crazy for Android to completely get rid of the three button navigation because that is why I prefer Android over iOS, so I found the solution - "If you prefer, you can switch to 3-button navigation by going to Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation and select 3-button navigation."
Unless you have unlimited data, what's the point.....ummm...that's a strange thing to say. Firstly, every carrier (in the US at least) offers affordable unlimited data plans...and even if you are on a tiered plan, faster doesn't mean more use. It just means getting things done faster.
Very true. You're right, probably could have worded that better ☺️. I do feel like like one of the selling points of faster download speeds is that you can do more on data than before, which would increase your bill on a tiered plan. At least if you're streaming at 4k instead of 1080 because you can now. Maybe I'm looking at it wrong eh. 🤷♂️ I know I usually just wait until I'm on wifi to watch videos because of the bandwidth usage.
Pixel 2 wont get more updates, huge problem? LOL android Lollipop (5) is still available and getting apps updates android and iOS are not the same, is not a HuGe problem.
support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705?hl=en#zippy=%2Cpixel-phones
Eh bud, what part of canada are ya from, I'm out in BC. Just your accent is one haven't heard from where I'm at
Hey there! Super small town in Ontario.
@@thehumblecanadian431 oh hey thats nice, I'm small but way too popular town in British Columbia
You stopped getting updates? I've been getting them on my pixel 2 until i broke it recently...
Google isn't giving it security updates after October. Sorry about your phone! That's a huge bummer.
support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705?hl=en
The pixel 2 XL still receives occasional updates
Bro there's no back button, I will literally not but the pixel 5 just for that reason lol
Nice one
Thanks for watching
It pisses me off you don't have 100k
One step at a time, hopefully one day ☺️. Until then I'm happy helping whoever stumbles in here.
My Galaxy Note 3 died ... I was running Android 10 ... I think the Pixel 2 XL will be ok too ... Besides it was $100 with a 2 year repair/replacement.
I still think the Pixel 2XL is an amazing phone. For $100 why not eh?
How do you only have 69 subscribers that’s lame
On a side note... nice
It is what it is 😊. They're the best darn 69 subscribers out there though! 😎
Mah Panda!! 🥺🥺
No chance to go from the 2 XL to the pixel 5. 835 snapdragon is a flagship . Has great speakers. The regular pixel 4 blows the pixel 5 away. It's a true flagship. I ended up getting the 4a.
I guess it all depends on preference at some point eh? I skipped over the 4 because it just didn't check the boxes I wanted. Going from the 2xl I absolutely loved the fingerprint reader on the back, which the 4 didn't have. Plus I really wanted a phone without bezels. I would be much more inclined to get the 4a over the 4. I also could never see myself waving my hand over my phone like a magician to take advantage of the gestures haha. The 4a, 4a 5g, and 5 just hit a sweet spot for me. I do agree the speaker things annoying though.
@@thehumblecanadian431 I skipped the 4 and went to the 4a from the 3XL. Still think the 3XL is a better phone than the 4a but I do love the form factor of the 4a and I've been using it in tandem with my gigantic OnePlus 7 Pro. Most likely selling the OnePlus . Too much phone for my small hands
Serby Waffles Tech 3 was the worse plagued with defects.
@@ademite i have the 3XL. Not a single issue. Even the battery is at 98 percent health. I've had it for a year . Not sure about the regular 3 tho.
Pixel 2 XL 534ppi
Pixel2xl still best
Snapdragon 765G not 8 series, pixel 5 is not the phone to choose. Just wait for pixel 6.
I'm now watching all your videos about the pixel 2xl 😅. But I STILL can't bring myself to get a new phone. What is wrong with me!! 🤦
I know what it is. I spent £800 on this phone and love the pure Android OS and great speakers and it still works amazing but I'd like to go bigger but Google don't make a 6.5"+ phone 😭😭😭😭. What are people doing!?
I'm going to guess Google will release a 5XL at some point. It might make sense to wait that out. Although, I will say the 4a 5G is really darn nice for the price.
I'm right there with you though! I would love a 5XL that's IPX rated and has a better speaker situation.
@@thehumblecanadian431 Let's hope they read all this! I'm hanging in there 😭
5 is actually downgraded pixel 2 xl is still good enough.