Benner Posted April 21, 2018 Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 (edited) So getting ready to get a new phone. Been a die hard Galaxy fan for years however the Pixel 2 so looks like a hell of a phone. Which should I get and why Edit: my wife has the Note 8 so I have slight experience with the Note 8. So i guess what I should be asking is, is the Pixel 2xl better in the "Raw Android Experience", speed, and customizability enough to jusifty purchasing the Pixel 2Xl over the Note 8. Edited April 22, 2018 by Benner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 My wife and I bought Note 8s. No issues so far and they are super fast. Still trying to train myself to remember to use the pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Why not S9+? About the same size as the Note, bigger battery, more efficient processor, will get future updates sooner. It might even be cheaper than the Note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Do you care about taking amazing photos? if yes, The answer is: The Pixel Do you care about stock android? if yes, The answer is: The Pixel Do you like almost being forced into an Apple-like eco system of products? if yes, The answer is: The Note 8 Do you like Samsung? if yes, The answer is: The Note 8 Honestly... I love my note 8. I have a Gear Watch and IconX headphones from Samsung and everything works perfectly. I am not a huge fan of the Samsung Android interface, but an Android Launcher takes care of that in two seconds. My Note 8 lasts all day and has some great features. I also enjoy the stylus which is exclusive to the Note, but be warned... the Galaxy S 8+ is basically a Note 8 without the stylus... and it's cheaper then the Note 8, so keep that in mind if you care about price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 No complaints about my pixel 2 plus, pretty happy with the raw Android experience after several months. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Pixel 2xl here.....been pretty happy with it the couple months I've had it. We have 4 pixel phones and so far 2 of them have been dropped and broken. Not sure if that says something about the phones or the users. My wife dropped hers and busted the screen and my daughter dropped hers and shattered the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Love the Note 8 here. I just like how Samsung does phones and I don't have experience with any other recent brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I chose the Note 8 because I trust Samsung long term over LG who makes the Pixel 2 XL. My last phone was the Galaxy S6 which still works to this day. If you don't need the S-Pen I'd go with the S9+ over the 2 XL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 is the Pixel 2xl better in the "Raw Android Experience", speed, and customizability enough to jusifty purchasing the Pixel 2Xl over the Note 8. Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Thinking about trading my lg g6 in on pixel 2 xl. Worth it? Any new android phones coming down the pipeline soon I should hold out for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Pixel 3 coming in the fall, I have a feeling it's going to be the one to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted April 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Well I got the Note 8. I really wanted the Pixel 2xl however there were a couple factors that swayed me. 1. No headphone jack. While I know bluetooth is the new way to go, I really don't trust myself with not losing a $50 to $150 pair of decent blue toothsome while I can buy decent corded for around $25 to $50 2. Ram. Every phone I've had I've pushed it to the point lagging badly. I know the add-ins of the Note 8 negate most of that ram. 3. Screen quality. The pixel 2xl looked nice however the note 8 had that clarity and brilliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Pixel 3 coming in the fall, I have a feeling it's going to be the one to get.This is what I'm waiting for. Holding out with my Samsung s6 edge+ til then. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyG Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 My wife has a pixel 2xl and it takes the best phone pics I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Looks like the Note 9 is coming as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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