Facundo Reynoso but he is right though if the company that makes the os is making a phone it had better be the standard for years to come...this does not seem worth it at the base of 649
Funny how they dissed Apple over the headphone Jack last year but then do the exact same thing... EDIT: I’m not saying it’s a good idea on any device, what I am saying is that the irony is fantastic
Dude you cant even say that the AI thing is new for that phone because soon all and better android phones will have it, heck even iphones will have (Assistant is on the iphone and so is other google software). This seems to me like a half ass phone to copy the iphone. If google want to get into the phone business, they should have suck with the Google edition phones they had a few yrs ago (like the samsung and htc phones before, imagine a google edition v30 or s8/note 8)
BobinFlobo iPhone will get way more attention since it's fan base is much much bigger so no surprise for me. I'm sure people don't like this about the pixel but you just don't hear it as much cause it's not that as popular as iPhone.
Gandalfwiz2007 it's cool that you were trying to agree with me but I think you misunderstood my comment. I have this phone and I absolutely love it both the Note 8 and the Google pixel to have ups and downs and disadvantages to each other but all in all I much prefer the pure Android of the Google pixel the camera is much better than the Note 8 which my aunt has and she likes to take pictures with my phone more anyway, I'm not trying to argue with you just simply telling you why I prefer the Google pixel 2 XL it's a really really good phone and I personally love it and have had for about 2 months
Ally Reed as you got the phone and paid nearly 1k for it I'm gonna have to write that down as a clear bias. Opinions from someone who invested in it as much as you did aren't that valuable I'm afraid. Its a good phone but the advantages you name can be had for far less money and you know it. I'm being a bit of a hypocrite though as my Google pixel 2 XL is coming in tomorrow :).
I have been watching your videos, not from long time, maybe been one year. What you do really helps to understand the build quality of phones, great job man!
UnPhayzable it might be because it does feel different. Like getting a phone with a metal back won't feel like a another phone with a metal back. It might be one of those things.
D1mj28 well the bigger one is made by LG and the smaller one is made by HTC. But it doesn't matter since it is designed completely by Google, means Google decided how and with what the phone is made..
Please make a video on the Pixel 2 XL, it is made by LG, while this one is by HTC. It would be interesting to see if there are differences in build quality.
i agree. I'm wondering if the pixel XL will be any different at the bend test. Also I'm kinda wondering if that coating while not great at scratches might help somewhat in a drop test
Exactly I am waiting for the XL durability test video and since they are manufactured by different manufacturers, it makes complete sense to make a separate video for the XL variant
Google dissed Apple for removing the headphone jack last year, yet they did the same this year. Google dissed everyone else for adding secondary cameras ... how much do you wanna bet that the Pixel 3 will have a dual camera?
for your info pixel 2 xl makes better photos than any dual camera setup .......they emulate all the features with software and AI except zoom also has the better stability than any phone
Thank you zack for standing up for the jack. When most of the youtubers starting to accept the nonsensical decision we are definitely going to vote with our wallet.
Outdated technologies have to die and just because some people don't wanna let go doesn't mean we stop innovating. You'll get screwed over next year and you deserve to.
Gustavo Ferlizi “Ok guys, how do we make fun of apple this year?” “Uhm, sir, shouldn’t we focusing on the phone instead?” “Shut this nonsense! We need some jokes about iphone!”
Dracogame Actually I would say they focused on the software? I mean obviously the "design" of the pixel 2 XL is better and they have better screens and cameras, but the Software was always the reason why people liked Pixel in the first place...
Pure Android, superb camera, water resistance, small form factor (subjective, I like it) and far less price than the iPhone X (since we're comparing flagships). I'd go for this anyday. My 6 plus has slowed to a crawl :(
Farhad Tarapore Why did you write water resistance as a feature? Every major phone has that so it’s no longer a feature. Why don’t you add “can make calls” to your list of things only the Pixel can do 😂
Nice video sir, the flex test concerns me somewhat. The scratch test doesn't affect me so much since I "insure" my phones with a case anyway but good to know for those going commando. Sure seems to be a lot of hate going on for this phone right now. As an owner of one I have to say it is fantastic so far, battery life, responsiveness, by far best camera on a phone I've ever used. The screen to size ratio is very pleasing to me, I actually like to have some bezel call me crazy. Everything on the phone flies so far and I am eager to see how much better the camera will be once Google turns on their own chip on this baby. To all of you on the fence because of the people out there picking on things that bother them personally (many times without ever trying it themselves, some call that envy), I'd say give it a chance for yourself. Don't buy into other people's opinions about what you should or shouldn't like in life.
I have a 2xl and agree with this completely. Some of the nitpicking has been ridiculous, especially complaining about the blue screen tint when the phone is tilted. A complete non issue.
They diss Apple for removing the headphone jack last year and then follow suit immediately after... I buy a phone for it's usefulness and features. Not being trendy and "cool"
Do you really think Laptops are going to start omitting the headphone jack? I doubt it, if so then that'd be the dumbest decision of recent times. It's literally the port i use most, more than I charge it... It's a convenience.
This phone is a disappointment. That primer was terrible on the LG G5 and it's terrible here as well. No headphone jack, no wireless charging or expandable memory? What the fuck Google?
The main reason why a lot of phone does not have expandable memory is because the speed.. the built in UFS or EMMC storage's speed (and stability) can't be compared with a cheap, fake SanDisk memory card that you bought from Ali
James Quatum All he could complain about was the durability, get a case, or a skin like he recommended, and people dont want the v30 as they want simple stock android, all the other reviewers love it like marques brownlee who has 4 times his subscribers. I'm
Thank you Zack!! For speaking your mind and giving your two cents. Android has always been about Versatile feature-rich devices!!! Get these iClones outta here!!!
Meet Dagar seems like.google has already seen the video because I don't get any ads for it, so maybe they demonized it to punish Zack for having a bad review
Seems most people aren't realizing this since the beginning and comparing the 2 as if the 2 XL is the same or at least synonymous when talking about the "Pixel 2" This parent comment should be at the top or the least in the video description. I would like to see a 2 XL test.
Lance Stinson The Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL are manufactured by different companies, as Google doesn't make hardware. The regular sized version is produced by HTC, and the XL by LG.
Also, Samsung provides the display for the Pixel 2 and LG for the XL. I repair devices for Google and LG is one of the reasons why the XL is having issues.
Zack brings real life pragmatism back to judging technology. He shows us the actual flaws of the new Pixel, while other tech enthusiasts simply cannot stop fawning over the new Pixels.
SuperFroakie Poor waterproofing? So you can’t go one and a half meters only one lol and you could get a water resistance case too. They make dongles for headphone jacks and you even get one for free. Funny thing is, my iPhone 8 plus sounds better through the adapter than my pixels 3.5 mm jack. And wireless charging? Convenient, but completely unnecessary. You know what doesn’t fix bad software? Wireless charging and headphone jacks - looking at you Samsung and LG.
Joseph Rego I'm happy with my Xperia XZs. It has an headphone jack and a camera with settings you can actually use. The pixel is basically on par with my 2013 original Xperia Z if it was running Oreo.
I love the headphone jack, but the incentives of Fi for my ever changing life are too much to pass up on. I went with a Pixel 2 XL for guaranteed support of all features on the network, and it's not a disappointing phone at all.
I change phones all the time like seriously once at month sometimes this phone was next in line to replace the LG V30 but after this ill pass these are flaws and things we learn not to do years ago. Thank you Jerry I ll pass to. You are the first RUclipsr to actually point out true flaws.
To be practical, IP67 and IP68 are not very much different at all. It's not water proof, meaning whether you take it in 1m(ip67) depth or 1.5m(ip68) depth water, chances are it may not survive in either case.
I have the Pixel and it still runs like new after a year of having it. So spec wise it's pretty good. I had the phone with a case for a month and dropped it many times during that month and it didn't scratch or crack, also no color was absorbed from my jeans. Although I would still recommend a case as it doesn't feel all that sturdy. But without a case the phone feels so nice so idk.
The Creeper Universe - HD Gaming And More! True.. but this vid kinda stings subconsciously. Esp when it cracks at the antenna line. M franctically searching for good cases (available in India) for pixel 2 now-Initially I didn't want to clutter 'that' look.. Also, I have this exact same colour -"kinda blue"
Goodbye? Still pre-ordered the 2 XL. I don't plan on taking a knife to it or intentionally trying to bend it in half, so it should be perfectly fine. Especially if I put a case on it like I have with every phone I've ever owned.
Layth Alkhaer Haven't used a headphone jack in years, the bezels on the XL are very small for a phone with squeezable sides and front facing stereo speakers, I wouldn't use wireless charging when fast charging is available, and there's plenty of memory.
I agree would be interesting to see a 2 xl test. Most may be similar, but the body and fit and finish are better and may provide better strength in the bend.
Zack, can you do the Pixel 2 XL, too at some point? I love the way you handle these phones' durability in such a scientific manner. The XL is made by a different company so it would be interesting to see how they differ and what they have in common.
Just some things to show how perspective works. 1. People were whining about iPhones "copying Android progress years later" since multitasking. It took Apple about 1 year to add this feature to iPhone after Android. And look at it now: a top grade iPhone from 2017 feels great on 2 gigs of RAM, while an Android phone's bare minimum is 4 Gb, or much better 6 Gb. My old iPhone 4 with 0,5 Gb of RAM never loses a notification from 5-7 messengers, while my Android phone with 3 Gb constantly closes applications. Why? Because Apple took their time to make it right, and they compress all the background process 10x-20x times, always freeing up the memory, while Android keeps the whole 100% memory cargo of an application even in 2017. Now, do you still feel superior in the fact that Android did multitasking first (and so fast that can't make it right for 10 years)? 2. Wireless charging is a useless feature, counting it is almost like counting removing the 3.5mm jack as a feature. And "2 cameras" is a contradictory subject as well, you can do portrait mode without adding a second module. The only useful thing it does is allow for 2x zoom in some. In other cases adding one big light-friendly top-grade module AND good software is better for the image, than taking space from the main module to add the second little gimmick and hurting its quality. Pixel 2 just proved it. But marketing loves "progress", and 2 cameras is 2 times as much, so hey, progress, whee! 2. Speaking about progress. Pixel 2 is by far not the most durable or most canonical Android phone. It never was. What it was is a fresh phone with actual new useful features and the best camera in the world. While every other phone stagnated between copying trends like 2 cameras and trying to look as premium as possible, Google added: portrait mode with 1 camera, recognizing songs on the go, fresh design and look, etc. It's not the king of Android, it's the king of innovation and feature quality progress.
i really doubt nokia, sony, samsung and LG will stop making phones with headphone jacks. specially sony because they sell tons of wired headphones every minute. the headphone jack and dedicated camera button is enough for me to own one
This video proves that Google is only good at Software. Google should had teamed up with Sony for manufacturing their phones instead of relying on Htc.
You should do the XL model since it's manufactured by LG instead of HTC for the smaller version while they have similarities differences may be present
I've had my Pixel 2 for about 2.5 years now and I'm pretty happy with it. There is one small scratch in the screen but that's really about it. I'm only a little annoyed at the lack of a real headphone jack but thats just me being nitpicky seeing how Bluetooth headphones are becoming more and more of a common thing. I dont know how long Ill have it for but I do really love this phone and will most likely be sticking with Google for the foreseeable future.
I honestly like that the pixel isnt bloatet with features but instead is built on user experience. Sure samsung is more feature rich but after owning some i honestly really dislike the user experience of samsung and i know many that think so too. I reather have a phone with the bare essentials doing better on those essentials that you use everyday than any other phone than a phone like the s8 thats filled with features that im never going to use seriously with a lack of optimization and a bad ux. I think you are a bit to harsh on this phone. Have you ever thought of the design advantages of having this coating? This phone is something you have to use to really apreciate it. So again i think all manufacturers should concentrate more on the optimization of the important features instead of turning their phone into a swiss army knife with gimmicky features that are not optimized. Thats the reason many people buy apple insted of android and i consider this a step in the right direction for android. Now you can call me a google fanboy but i dont really care. It is my own oppinion and wont change any time soon. I also wont reply to insulting comments.
The antenna placement may be a problem for people who sit on their phones, but the rest of it is not that bad. People are obsessed with scratching but forget that glass shatters. Or you can use a case XD The real durability is whether dust and dirt clogs up things or if buttons stop working etc. Bend, scratch and lighter tests won't show this. I mean, the only time you'd ever need a lighter test is if you have a Galaxy Note 7...
Aljodesign i love android in general, but Samsung is my favorite, followed by LG, never had a problem with Samsung phones, i honestly also prefer Samsung Experience over Stock, Stock is just boring to me, not as boring as Ios tho😂😂
I love Androids, Dragons, and Wolves 1219 ux is a subjective thing and its nice that u like the one of samsung but i myself have always avoided samsung for a number of resons: the software is bloatet and touchwiz is horrible in my oppinion. Once i was forced to buy a samsung device because of my school colaborating with samsung and thoughoit the entire time my expreience was horrible and the worst was that samsung after colaving with my school gave a sh*t about warranty service and even in the few cases they did it took literally 3+ months for then to fix. Im glad that samsung is so successful and therefore gets many people to switch to android abut i dislike that the software experience people get is just so bad and unpolished.
Garrett Stewart how tf does it slaughter the iphone? It lacks wireless charging, its chipset is nowhere near the iphone's chip, it lacks the AI and AR capabilities the i8, it cant record at 1080p 240fps or 4k 60fps and it feels far cheaper than the iphone 8. This pixel phone is an abomination to android, it pure utter shit.
San Mattew Google Assistant is way ahead of Siri, so not sure what you mean by AI. On the other hand, this phone provides a clean Google experience. That's what it's selling. The specs are admittedly not great, and it's overpriced, but the experience it offers is worth it. Better than *shudders* TouchWiz and Edge Display. Oh also, I can understand complaining about 1080p240 and the headphone jack, but wireless charging and IP68?? Is it really that difficult to connect a charging cable? And IP67 isn't even that different from IP68. Dual cameras? The only advantage they have over the Pixel is zoom; Pixel's bokeh is better. Let's not forget the Pixel has Google Lens, unlimited storage and stereo speakers. Yes, it's definitely overpriced, but it's not that much worse in terms of features.
I have a pixel 2. But a simple screen protector and cheep case will keep it from scratching. And keep in mind, how many time are you going to be digging at your phone with a razor blade. (Just to make it clear I'm not hating on the channel and I am subscribed :)
All phone manufacturers should take into account the zack's test before they even think about making new phone. Wow, google pixel 2 is a failure for sure.
Deepak Dangol I totally disagree, that's where manufacturers go wrong, trying to please all these youtube blog reviewer's. Some test & reviewers are relevant and some are dumb, like who is going to burn their phone screen, etc. Antenna lines appear to be badly placed allowing a slight bending on one side but he doesn't verify if only the plastic coating cracked or did the metal underneath also break. Then says it may allow water in but no test is done for that.
Cal C pretty much, I was once in an attraction and the safety things (how you call it) pressed so fucking hard on my phone and leg I thought my phone was going to break. Luckily I have an ZTE axon 7 full metal body, but I have the feeling this thing (google pixel) would break apart.
Literally more than half the things good about the pixel 2 is software, wireless charging is overrated, literally the headphone and the bendability are the only things to be somewhat concerned about, his review is trash lol
Ishmeet Tuteja headphone jack actually helps the phone, as using the charging port for charging and listening to music destroys it twice as fast. If you use bluetooth headphones, it will drain the battery so the headphone jack is actually pretty important, at least to me it is
I got the Pixel 2 XL yesterday, I have to say, anyone saying the screen is terribly flaw either has a defective unit, or are simply lying because they were never for the Pixel.. *cough*3.5mm jack*cough* I put the phone at every angle possible, no flaws. I upgraded from the NExus 6P. The phone is a few millimeters shorter than the Nexus 6P, but just about the same, and both screens when looked at to geather, there is no minor or major flaws. I will likely get my XL replaced though because for some reason, the bluetooth microphone isn't working... Which means no more hands free calling, or hands free Google Assistant
Remember I'm hardware guy....I'll leave the software to other reviewers , but as for me and myself , I'll be sticking with a feature-rich Android phone that can do more.... That's the only reason I'm here ,,, u r simple awesome dude
Techlord Really, I get parinoid if I see a crack on my phone, A CRACK?!?! I have the V30 and I can swim with it, sit on it and listen to music while charging my phone, 3 practical things the pixel 2 cant do. Just a crack, psh, fangirl much?
Brandon Burslie You can do all three things of that. Do you really just listen to one person and believe everything he says? You are an idiot. That IP67 just makes a difference of 50cm and I don't think that you will swim 1.5m under sea.
It's over hyped by many other youtubers. It's a solid android but it's missing many important features that other android warships have. Like the Note 8 and V30
It really is such a interesting debate between this phones and other similar ones. I personally have a pixel 2 xl but prior to this I had a s8 xl. I honestly like the pixel 2 alot more then the s8 even tho it does have lots of faults like JerryRig was saying. I dislike how the waterproofing is not really there and how there is no headphone jack or SD card slot. However I honestly still think after a few months that the operating system runs alot smoother then Samsung's version of Andriod which is full of their own software. As well as it may not have a dual camera but the picture quality from this pixel 2 out performs the s8 by a land slide. And Google's photo backup is something from the gods. I have hundreds of photos but only about 40 are on this device. This is a feature which i didn't think about much when I first got it but now that I see how many photos I have and how little space it's taken up on my phone I'm not sure I can live without it! Honestly every phone has its ups and downs and everyone has their own opinion on them. But my personal opinion is I love the pixel 2!
You are the most polite and educated roaster I've ever heard of
Facundo Reynoso but he is right though if the company that makes the os is making a phone it had better be the standard for years to come...this does not seem worth it at the base of 649
A gentlemen's roast is always the most effective, because it's value hangs on the contents instead of the delivery. In other words, well said sir.
Facundo Reynoso true.
I wanted to like your comment to move it from 666 to 667
He should roast Trump
"I did draw a pumpkin though, so that's kinda cool"
- JerryRigEverything 2018
@@comentator4352 hey you
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@@comentator4352 lmaoooo
Funny how they dissed Apple over the headphone Jack last year but then do the exact same thing...
EDIT: I’m not saying it’s a good idea on any device, what I am saying is that the irony is fantastic
For those of you who like to complicate your music listening experience.
BobinFlobo way to stick it to the man Google lol
Is it new for people to diss apple and then do exactly what they do?
Dude you cant even say that the AI thing is new for that phone because soon all and better android phones will have it, heck even iphones will have (Assistant is on the iphone and so is other google software). This seems to me like a half ass phone to copy the iphone. If google want to get into the phone business, they should have suck with the Google edition phones they had a few yrs ago (like the samsung and htc phones before, imagine a google edition v30 or s8/note 8)
BobinFlobo iPhone will get way more attention since it's fan base is much much bigger so no surprise for me. I'm sure people don't like this about the pixel but you just don't hear it as much cause it's not that as popular as iPhone.
I got a Pixel 2 ad before this video.
Neat timing.
Next time do a bend test of a Snickers bar just taken out of the fridge.
Nel Tech he will bend his fingers doing that
I don't laugh often from a comment hahahaha
MichelZelf me too lol
Laughing out of hell 😂😂😂
Funny how I searched for this and it wasn't in the search results...
Funny....
It's like Google *doesn't want us to see this...*
Beard_Grizzly do you seriously think they manually removed his videos from search? Really?
It was more meant as a joke, but...
Carry on >.>
its actually on trending
Kyle Rego are you implying that they haven't censored youtubers and search results?
Beard_Grizzly hahahahahahaha
The way he talks makes him sound like a serial killer. When he’s really just a serial phone killer...
Shawn Savage 😂😂😂😂
Shawn Savage 😂
Lol lol lol!!!
He is Agent 47 (for phone companies)
Shawn Savage 😂
U are absolutely the ONLY person I've seen complain about this phone.
Ally Reed i hate it to, no sd card, no qi charger, no headphone jack. Its inferior to the note 8
Gandalfwiz2007 it's cool that you were trying to agree with me but I think you misunderstood my comment. I have this phone and I absolutely love it both the Note 8 and the Google pixel to have ups and downs and disadvantages to each other but all in all I much prefer the pure Android of the Google pixel the camera is much better than the Note 8 which my aunt has and she likes to take pictures with my phone more anyway, I'm not trying to argue with you just simply telling you why I prefer the Google pixel 2 XL it's a really really good phone and I personally love it and have had for about 2 months
Ally Reed as you got the phone and paid nearly 1k for it I'm gonna have to write that down as a clear bias. Opinions from someone who invested in it as much as you did aren't that valuable I'm afraid.
Its a good phone but the advantages you name can be had for far less money and you know it. I'm being a bit of a hypocrite though as my Google pixel 2 XL is coming in tomorrow :).
Gandalfwiz2007 holy Fuck man you know how bad the note 8 is?!
Daan Drijver 1k??? Dude you are way off
Everything changes when your focus is purely on hardware....nice video dude 👍
ArtClassWithJerry!!!!!! Finally!!
A_Don786 his name is Zack.
It is what zack calls it
Watch the video and see what he calls it.
Where o buy your blade
A_Don786 finely!!!!!!
"I did draw a pumpkin though, so that's kinda cool..." 😂😂😂
Ugith Dahanayaka 1.5 weeks too early...
I have been watching your videos, not from long time, maybe been one year. What you do really helps to understand the build quality of phones, great job man!
*Pixel uses primer exterior* Everyone: "It's a masterpiece!"
*LG uses primer exterior* Everyone: "Ew what the hell is this garbage?"
UnPhayzable it might be because it does feel different. Like getting a phone with a metal back won't feel like a another phone with a metal back. It might be one of those things.
UnPhayzable so true brother.
UnPhayzable you know the pixel 2 and pixel 2 xl are made by LG
BTICronox power button at the back is the worst idea i have ever seen
D1mj28 well the bigger one is made by LG and the smaller one is made by HTC. But it doesn't matter since it is designed completely by Google, means Google decided how and with what the phone is made..
Yay. I was waiting for this durability test. :)
Please make a video on the Pixel 2 XL, it is made by LG, while this one is by HTC. It would be interesting to see if there are differences in build quality.
Helio H. I agree this needs to be done. Man I’m really on the verge of canceling my order.
Now I understand why the XL looks exactly same as a G6!
Raúl Leyva nah, don't.
i agree. I'm wondering if the pixel XL will be any different at the bend test. Also I'm kinda wondering if that coating while not great at scratches might help somewhat in a drop test
Exactly I am waiting for the XL durability test video and since they are manufactured by different manufacturers, it makes complete sense to make a separate video for the XL variant
Such an interesting and informative videos and such a pleasant voice, why haven't I subscribed earlier?!
Google dissed Apple for removing the headphone jack last year, yet they did the same this year.
Google dissed everyone else for adding secondary cameras ... how much do you wanna bet that the Pixel 3 will have a dual camera?
It won't. They'll set aside that feature for the larger Pixel 3 XL.
Yeah all bad ideas are from Apple.
for your info pixel 2 xl makes better photos than any dual camera setup .......they emulate all the features with software and AI except zoom also has the better stability than any phone
mounorman portrait mode is trash on pixel
lol, the portrait mode is better then on the most dual cam phone
"I drew a pumpkin, so that's good though" that made me laugh 😂
August McClellan "that's kinda good"
August McClellan same it made me spit out my Ramen
Thank you zack for standing up for the jack.
When most of the youtubers starting to accept the nonsensical decision we are definitely going to vote with our wallet.
Elliot Farrel Haha. Zack stands up for the jack. Great slogan! He should use that one.
Most other youtubers are afraid to go against not having a headphone jack or else they wont get a free review unit
Outdated technologies have to die and just because some people don't wanna let go doesn't mean we stop innovating. You'll get screwed over next year and you deserve to.
He actually acknowledged that it was dying out
@@felixtessel136 removing a feature that almost everyone still uses just because it's old isn't innovation.
Watching this on a pixel 2 trying to see how carful I should be with it
Harry_p15 lol same. I just recently got mine.
You have now mentally scarred your pixel 2
Saaame
yes
Watching this on a pixel 3 XL
Whenever he scratches the back it reminds me of scratching a lotto ticket lol
that's an expensive lottery ticket
They spent all the engineering budget on advertising
Gustavo Ferlizi “Ok guys, how do we make fun of apple this year?”
“Uhm, sir, shouldn’t we focusing on the phone instead?”
“Shut this nonsense! We need some jokes about iphone!”
Dracogame Actually I would say they focused on the software? I mean obviously the "design" of the pixel 2 XL is better and they have better screens and cameras, but the Software was always the reason why people liked Pixel in the first place...
Stup ID yeah its software vs hardware at this point
when you get the pixel 2 ad before watching the pixel 2 durability test
the pixel 2 ads get on my nerves
I have youtube red so I don't have to go through your suffering
Its hurt but not bleeding
will !! Why did this happen to me
john doe - Yeah, but that phone was cheaper too.
For $850, we should expect something better.
Pure Android, superb camera, water resistance, small form factor (subjective, I like it) and far less price than the iPhone X (since we're comparing flagships). I'd go for this anyday. My 6 plus has slowed to a crawl :(
Farhad Tarapore Why did you write water resistance as a feature? Every major phone has that so it’s no longer a feature. Why don’t you add “can make calls” to your list of things only the Pixel can do 😂
@@John_NYT Dude this comment is 8 months old...
jack 8 months ago most flagships were water resistant too lol
@@ritzbittz Yeah I know, it's just pointless to try and reply to a comment that old, I'm not disagreeing.
@@John_NYT One Plus 6 doesn't have water resistance
Nice video sir, the flex test concerns me somewhat. The scratch test doesn't affect me so much since I "insure" my phones with a case anyway but good to know for those going commando. Sure seems to be a lot of hate going on for this phone right now. As an owner of one I have to say it is fantastic so far, battery life, responsiveness, by far best camera on a phone I've ever used. The screen to size ratio is very pleasing to me, I actually like to have some bezel call me crazy. Everything on the phone flies so far and I am eager to see how much better the camera will be once Google turns on their own chip on this baby. To all of you on the fence because of the people out there picking on things that bother them personally (many times without ever trying it themselves, some call that envy), I'd say give it a chance for yourself. Don't buy into other people's opinions about what you should or shouldn't like in life.
ThreeMilePilot i like you
Watching on my Pixel 2, and I fucking love it
I have a 2xl and agree with this completely. Some of the nitpicking has been ridiculous, especially complaining about the blue screen tint when the phone is tilted. A complete non issue.
Really like your channel! Simple but yet entertaining.
They diss Apple for removing the headphone jack last year and then follow suit immediately after... I buy a phone for it's usefulness and features. Not being trendy and "cool"
So has almost every other phone manufacturer other than Samsung and LG
LG and Samsung will do it too, so shut up.
I mean I charge my phone before I put the headphones in so I don't really care about it
Nah..man Samsung won't They have never followed anyone really.If the note 8 was a bit wider like the 7 I would buy in a heartbeat
Do you really think Laptops are going to start omitting the headphone jack? I doubt it, if so then that'd be the dumbest decision of recent times. It's literally the port i use most, more than I charge it... It's a convenience.
"Droid does but this phone does not"
I laughed 😂
This phone is a disappointment. That primer was terrible on the LG G5 and it's terrible here as well. No headphone jack, no wireless charging or expandable memory? What the fuck Google?
Arc they want you to embrace the so called "future"
Google drive,bluetooth headphones
dont forget AI
Arc // and it's broken!! It cracked!!!!!!
WTF
The main reason why a lot of phone does not have expandable memory is because the speed.. the built in UFS or EMMC storage's speed (and stability) can't be compared with a cheap, fake SanDisk memory card that you bought from Ali
samsung master race samsunbg is superipr in every way and is cheaper
So not shelf of shame... But maybe desk of disappointment.
it definitely should be on the shelf of shame
It's about time someone with leverage actually spoke about how disappointing the Pixel 2 line is. It's just not what it should be
James Quatum All he could complain about was the durability, get a case, or a skin like he recommended, and people dont want the v30 as they want simple stock android, all the other reviewers love it like marques brownlee who has 4 times his subscribers. I'm
Joe Smith Having more subscribers means his opinion matters more, does it?
"I did draw a pumpkin though. So that's kinda cool."
HAHAHA
Can you try remove the plastic coating on the back to expose the metal? With some sort of solvent? Would be cool.
Zabo that's actually a good idea
I hope he sees it.
As soon as I saw this vid all I could think of its you roasting google for removing the headphone jack
Thank you Zack!! For speaking your mind and giving your two cents. Android has always been about Versatile feature-rich devices!!!
Get these iClones outta here!!!
Best Process for reviews.. I love this review process....thanks
hey zach will there be a video for the pixel 2 xl version ?
Let's just make this video viral so Google can see this and make a better Pixel next year hopefully :(
Meet Dagar seems like.google has already seen the video because I don't get any ads for it, so maybe they demonized it to punish Zack for having a bad review
marco köhler lol
I agree. Tho I'm a pixel lover, i dont like the way it looks and its durability
And please google, don't forget the headphone jack anymore
The Pixel XL is totally different and will be better
This is the regular Pixel 2 made by HTC, not the XL made by LG.
Seems most people aren't realizing this since the beginning and comparing the 2 as if the 2 XL is the same or at least synonymous when talking about the "Pixel 2"
This parent comment should be at the top or the least in the video description. I would like to see a 2 XL test.
What
Lance Stinson The Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL are manufactured by different companies, as Google doesn't make hardware. The regular sized version is produced by HTC, and the XL by LG.
Also, Samsung provides the display for the Pixel 2 and LG for the XL. I repair devices for Google and LG is one of the reasons why the XL is having issues.
Both are shit
my poor phone! I knew it would be torture watching but damn, those comments hurt more though -__-
Is it truely this fragile to bends?
Wow, Google... I had such faith in you... Why would you do this to us!?😢
Thanks for the video, Zack! ☺
The Pixel 2 XL is brilliant. No one buys 2 non-XL anyways.
Yah they teamed with Htc to build this thing...Google should have teamed with Sony. Sony's build quality + Google Software will be the best!
faight lost when Project Ara crashed.
Saran Bodeddula Both? Its just a rumour i think so. Htc made em both
Saran Bodeddula Nope, HTC made the Pixel 2, LG made the Pixel 2 XL.
Zack brings real life pragmatism back to judging technology. He shows us the actual flaws of the new Pixel, while other tech enthusiasts simply cannot stop fawning over the new Pixels.
Debanjan Paul yeah, because some people like me doesn't care about wireless charging and ip 68.
Dominik Seljan get an iphone then. Its faster than the pixel 2.
A case won't fix lack of headphone jack or wireless charging, and probably won't fix that poor waterproofing, this is a sorry excuse for a phone.
SuperFroakie Poor waterproofing? So you can’t go one and a half meters only one lol and you could get a water resistance case too. They make dongles for headphone jacks and you even get one for free. Funny thing is, my iPhone 8 plus sounds better through the adapter than my pixels 3.5 mm jack. And wireless charging? Convenient, but completely unnecessary. You know what doesn’t fix bad software? Wireless charging and headphone jacks - looking at you Samsung and LG.
Joseph Rego I'm happy with my Xperia XZs.
It has an headphone jack and a camera with settings you can actually use. The pixel is basically on par with my 2013 original Xperia Z if it was running Oreo.
8 years ago: *DROID DOES*
2017: *Pixel 2 DOES NOT*
szradwan why didn't you say just 2009
Also Droid is Motorola... Which isn't Android or Google...
Couldn't math
Android is at least 5 years behind Apple 🍎
smells like "genesis does what nintendon't"
5:41 and 6:04 I completely agree with Zack
Aaqil Ali YOUR PROFILE PICTURE!!!
meh stop bitching, the headphone jack is a gimmick
Constantiam dot net sorry i just want to use my expensive headphones while charging, without buying a third party adapter. But hey your loss.
Same
I love the headphone jack, but the incentives of Fi for my ever changing life are too much to pass up on. I went with a Pixel 2 XL for guaranteed support of all features on the network, and it's not a disappointing phone at all.
I like the Fun Facts you Tell us when you are about to scatch the back. 👌😁
I change phones all the time like seriously once at month sometimes this phone was next in line to replace the LG V30 but after this ill pass these are flaws and things we learn not to do years ago. Thank you Jerry I ll pass to. You are the first RUclipsr to actually point out true flaws.
Art glass with Jerry😂
Zack*
You’re correcting him even though he does say art class with Jerry
Wilhelm Hedenborg art Class with Zach
Won't lie. I've been rocking the Pixel 2 since 2017. It's been a damn reliable phone even to this day.
To be practical, IP67 and IP68 are not very much different at all. It's not water proof, meaning whether you take it in 1m(ip67) depth or 1.5m(ip68) depth water, chances are it may not survive in either case.
I have the Pixel and it still runs like new after a year of having it. So spec wise it's pretty good. I had the phone with a case for a month and dropped it many times during that month and it didn't scratch or crack, also no color was absorbed from my jeans. Although I would still recommend a case as it doesn't feel all that sturdy. But without a case the phone feels so nice so idk.
You should see if if you can strip the paint on this phone in a future video. I would love to see that.
Your voice is soo soothing! I love you vids
Are you planning to test the S8 Active? It's been a long time since it was released
I did draw a pumpkin though, that's pretty cool 😂😂😂
Funny how the pixel 2 has a kinda blue body and the 2xl has a kinda blue screen..😂😂
SALO or The 120 Days of Sodom: I can't eat rice with my hands like this... Then eat Isht!
Ouchhhhh lmao!
Wonder how Apple x too has a kinda blue screen now :D :D
Now start ass wiping the oled of Apple x too :P
Chandraprakash G maybe yours does 😂
I like the sound of your voice and your subtle humor. Those skins sound interesting I'll have to check them out for my pixel.
Anyone else watching on a pixel 2
I am my dude
Indeed I am.
I am. And scared as shit now.
shashwat panda Why? With how many Pixels Google has sold it shouldn't be that terrifying
The Creeper Universe - HD Gaming And More! True.. but this vid kinda stings subconsciously. Esp when it cracks at the antenna line. M franctically searching for good cases (available in India) for pixel 2 now-Initially I didn't want to clutter 'that' look..
Also, I have this exact same colour -"kinda blue"
Wow.. they should really fear your videos. Goodbye pixel2
not really, I love my 6P and no durability video has made it trash for me
Goodbye? Still pre-ordered the 2 XL. I don't plan on taking a knife to it or intentionally trying to bend it in half, so it should be perfectly fine. Especially if I put a case on it like I have with every phone I've ever owned.
Brandon Johnson There's always the chance you may hold your lighter to it for 15 seconds. Better think carefully.
Layth Alkhaer Haven't used a headphone jack in years, the bezels on the XL are very small for a phone with squeezable sides and front facing stereo speakers, I wouldn't use wireless charging when fast charging is available, and there's plenty of memory.
John Ludwig Oh very true. Thanks for reminding me. I'll limit it to 5-10 seconds.
Google has to hire Zack as their "hardware durability tester" to make sure Pixel 3 is better.
Excellent Review. Glad to find your channel.
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Pixel 2 : So I'm ready to be unboxed and function diligently
Razor blade and lighter : Hey first pass your fitness exam dude
I’ll never do any of this shit or the tear down stuff but I’ve still watched like 20 of your videos this week wtf is wrong with me
Its his voice.
Please do the Huawei mate 10 pro, should I buy it or not ????
Akash Adak if I were you I would buy it because it's a great phone but he's probably going to do a review of it in November
Well probably not.. it also doesn't have a headphone jack
even my p10 lite has one...
Hey even if it doesn't have a headphone jack the battery is stand with you a day of havey using or 2 days on normal and its charge 58% per 30 min
Akash Adak no the Chinese government will spy on you with it
You robbed us of our favorite line "scratches at a level 6,with deeper grooves at a level 7"
"Kinda blue"
But "Kinda shitty for the price" too.
TessellatedGuy lol, why are you right.
How is it shitty?
Glass reinforced Nylon is as strong as 6061 aluminium, and I bet in that case it would be stronger because no paint would take up its thickness.
A5 2017 please! Good vídeo!!
Franco Fabiola yes!!!!!!!!!
Love ur vids bro, good stuff keep it up . Subscribed
Could you also do the 2 XL? It is built by a different company isn't it?
The small one is built by htc
The xl version is built by lg
I agree would be interesting to see a 2 xl test. Most may be similar, but the body and fit and finish are better and may provide better strength in the bend.
Hey Zack test Xiaomi Mi A1or Mi5X please!
yes please Xiaomi Mi A1 @JerryRigEverything !!! thanks
Redmi note 4x
Hwawei mate 10 pro
You got my like for the Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi FTW
Zack, you have great sense of humour .
Zack, can you do the Pixel 2 XL, too at some point? I love the way you handle these phones' durability in such a scientific manner. The XL is made by a different company so it would be interesting to see how they differ and what they have in common.
Artclass with Jerry (Zack) is finally here (i want you as my art teacher) plus, jeez them bezels are bigger than my forehead....
Lmao
Just some things to show how perspective works.
1. People were whining about iPhones "copying Android progress years later" since multitasking. It took Apple about 1 year to add this feature to iPhone after Android. And look at it now: a top grade iPhone from 2017 feels great on 2 gigs of RAM, while an Android phone's bare minimum is 4 Gb, or much better 6 Gb. My old iPhone 4 with 0,5 Gb of RAM never loses a notification from 5-7 messengers, while my Android phone with 3 Gb constantly closes applications. Why? Because Apple took their time to make it right, and they compress all the background process 10x-20x times, always freeing up the memory, while Android keeps the whole 100% memory cargo of an application even in 2017. Now, do you still feel superior in the fact that Android did multitasking first (and so fast that can't make it right for 10 years)?
2. Wireless charging is a useless feature, counting it is almost like counting removing the 3.5mm jack as a feature. And "2 cameras" is a contradictory subject as well, you can do portrait mode without adding a second module. The only useful thing it does is allow for 2x zoom in some. In other cases adding one big light-friendly top-grade module AND good software is better for the image, than taking space from the main module to add the second little gimmick and hurting its quality. Pixel 2 just proved it. But marketing loves "progress", and 2 cameras is 2 times as much, so hey, progress, whee!
2. Speaking about progress. Pixel 2 is by far not the most durable or most canonical Android phone. It never was. What it was is a fresh phone with actual new useful features and the best camera in the world. While every other phone stagnated between copying trends like 2 cameras and trying to look as premium as possible, Google added: portrait mode with 1 camera, recognizing songs on the go, fresh design and look, etc. It's not the king of Android, it's the king of innovation and feature quality progress.
Pixel 2 XL NEXT :D.. Also small note... The Pixel 2 has an AMOLED display, the XL is P-OLED.
Dude, this is probably the best tutorial / demo video ever. Plus you get to break stuff! #alittlejealous i will be a regular on your channel.
i really doubt nokia, sony, samsung and LG will stop making phones with headphone jacks. specially sony because they sell tons of wired headphones every minute. the headphone jack and dedicated camera button is enough for me to own one
This video proves that Google is only good at Software. Google should had teamed up with Sony for manufacturing their phones instead of relying on Htc.
You should do the XL model since it's manufactured by LG instead of HTC for the smaller version while they have similarities differences may be present
*Zack, Can You Please Check Out Mi A1? How About A Durability Test?*
wait his name is not jerry?
+Ilham Fathoni no... His real name is Zack...
MI a1 is it a brand
+Sambit Mohanty
Mi=Brand
A1=phone model
+Mr K True but he can import it from India/indonesia
I've had my Pixel 2 for about 2.5 years now and I'm pretty happy with it. There is one small scratch in the screen but that's really about it. I'm only a little annoyed at the lack of a real headphone jack but thats just me being nitpicky seeing how Bluetooth headphones are becoming more and more of a common thing. I dont know how long Ill have it for but I do really love this phone and will most likely be sticking with Google for the foreseeable future.
This is the first negative video I have seen about the pixel
Henry Murr finally an honest youtuber. The Pixel is over hyped
Henry Murr there's more about the screen on the XL
Henry Murr not negative, but realistic
i thought it was bad when it was first announced, its lacking so much
Makalon102 like what? Jack and wireless charging? Wow, so crap.
Do the Pixel 2 XL too!
Every give a like to show Zack exactly how much we all appreciate his work.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Your review is honest and fair. This is what I was looking for. Thank you for that. You sir got my subscription.
I honestly like that the pixel isnt bloatet with features but instead is built on user experience. Sure samsung is more feature rich but after owning some i honestly really dislike the user experience of samsung and i know many that think so too. I reather have a phone with the bare essentials doing better on those essentials that you use everyday than any other phone than a phone like the s8 thats filled with features that im never going to use seriously with a lack of optimization and a bad ux. I think you are a bit to harsh on this phone. Have you ever thought of the design advantages of having this coating? This phone is something you have to use to really apreciate it. So again i think all manufacturers should concentrate more on the optimization of the important features instead of turning their phone into a swiss army knife with gimmicky features that are not optimized. Thats the reason many people buy apple insted of android and i consider this a step in the right direction for android. Now you can call me a google fanboy but i dont really care. It is my own oppinion and wont change any time soon. I also wont reply to insulting comments.
The antenna placement may be a problem for people who sit on their phones, but the rest of it is not that bad. People are obsessed with scratching but forget that glass shatters. Or you can use a case XD The real durability is whether dust and dirt clogs up things or if buttons stop working etc. Bend, scratch and lighter tests won't show this. I mean, the only time you'd ever need a lighter test is if you have a Galaxy Note 7...
true :D
Aljodesign i love android in general, but Samsung is my favorite, followed by LG, never had a problem with Samsung phones, i honestly also prefer Samsung Experience over Stock, Stock is just boring to me, not as boring as Ios tho😂😂
I love Androids, Dragons, and Wolves 1219 ux is a subjective thing and its nice that u like the one of samsung but i myself have always avoided samsung for a number of resons: the software is bloatet and touchwiz is horrible in my oppinion. Once i was forced to buy a samsung device because of my school colaborating with samsung and thoughoit the entire time my expreience was horrible and the worst was that samsung after colaving with my school gave a sh*t about warranty service and even in the few cases they did it took literally 3+ months for then to fix. Im glad that samsung is so successful and therefore gets many people to switch to android abut i dislike that the software experience people get is just so bad and unpolished.
Sorry for bad grammar btw
So, a droid becomes a pumpkin...😂... Google's hardware design team needs to be fired with immediate effect...
Stanley Sandeep they just bought HTC phone division with included 2000 engineers give em a gen or two
They made fun of Apple and now this phone is literally worse than any iPhone. Good job Google
Zoltán Béres They didn't make fun of Apple, they made you think they made fun of Apple.
Remember, all companies are the same.
Zoltán Béres no it's not. Not even close to an iPhone. Lmao. He did a durability test not a phone test. It still slaughters iPhone.
Garrett Stewart how tf does it slaughter the iphone? It lacks wireless charging, its chipset is nowhere near the iphone's chip, it lacks the AI and AR capabilities the i8, it cant record at 1080p 240fps or 4k 60fps and it feels far cheaper than the iphone 8. This pixel phone is an abomination to android, it pure utter shit.
I like android better and have an s8 but if i had to choose another option id choose iphone
San Mattew Google Assistant is way ahead of Siri, so not sure what you mean by AI. On the other hand, this phone provides a clean Google experience. That's what it's selling. The specs are admittedly not great, and it's overpriced, but the experience it offers is worth it. Better than *shudders* TouchWiz and Edge Display.
Oh also, I can understand complaining about 1080p240 and the headphone jack, but wireless charging and IP68?? Is it really that difficult to connect a charging cable? And IP67 isn't even that different from IP68. Dual cameras? The only advantage they have over the Pixel is zoom; Pixel's bokeh is better. Let's not forget the Pixel has Google Lens, unlimited storage and stereo speakers.
Yes, it's definitely overpriced, but it's not that much worse in terms of features.
I just watch your videos for your a) your creativity b) your calming voice 😊😋 🤤
I was about to switch to the pixel 2 xl from a 6s now you're making me second guess my decision lol
Did you go through with it?
@@zacoman2225 i did and still have the phone. definitely worth it
@@nickhallowell4352 Nice 👍
They made fun of the iphone 7 last year for not having the headphone jack, and what do they do the year after? Take out the headphone jack of cause!
+Techlord Someone's triggered... It obviously was a typo that got autocorrected...
What a joke of a phone
Currently using one rn lmao
I have a pixel 2. But a simple screen protector and cheep case will keep it from scratching. And keep in mind, how many time are you going to be digging at your phone with a razor blade. (Just to make it clear I'm not hating on the channel and I am subscribed :)
Bring Back NEXUS you pixelheads!!!
All phone manufacturers should take into account the zack's test before they even think about making new phone. Wow, google pixel 2 is a failure for sure.
Deepak Dangol I totally disagree, that's where manufacturers go wrong, trying to please all these youtube blog reviewer's. Some test & reviewers are relevant and some are dumb, like who is going to burn their phone screen, etc. Antenna lines appear to be badly placed allowing a slight bending on one side but he doesn't verify if only the plastic coating cracked or did the metal underneath also break. Then says it may allow water in but no test is done for that.
Yeah sure. You realize his videos probably have basically 0% effect on their sales right? They can care less what he does/says.
Cal C pretty much, I was once in an attraction and the safety things (how you call it) pressed so fucking hard on my phone and leg I thought my phone was going to break. Luckily I have an ZTE axon 7 full metal body, but I have the feeling this thing (google pixel) would break apart.
Literally more than half the things good about the pixel 2 is software, wireless charging is overrated, literally the headphone and the bendability are the only things to be somewhat concerned about, his review is trash lol
Ishmeet Tuteja headphone jack actually helps the phone, as using the charging port for charging and listening to music destroys it twice as fast. If you use bluetooth headphones, it will drain the battery so the headphone jack is actually pretty important, at least to me it is
I got the Pixel 2 XL yesterday, I have to say, anyone saying the screen is terribly flaw either has a defective unit, or are simply lying because they were never for the Pixel.. *cough*3.5mm jack*cough*
I put the phone at every angle possible, no flaws. I upgraded from the NExus 6P. The phone is a few millimeters shorter than the Nexus 6P, but just about the same, and both screens when looked at to geather, there is no minor or major flaws.
I will likely get my XL replaced though because for some reason, the bluetooth microphone isn't working... Which means no more hands free calling, or hands free Google Assistant
Joseph Kreifels II did you go into the Google settings and allow BT audio for voice?
Remember I'm hardware guy....I'll leave the software to other reviewers , but as for me and myself , I'll be sticking with a feature-rich Android phone that can do more....
That's the only reason I'm here ,,, u r simple awesome dude
Nice phone.. Thanks for rigging, but physically it is not so good
Ria Dutta but it's overhyped and not value for money 😶
Ak kr after watching this, you're right.
The note and the lg v30 are the two kings for android rn
They should learn something from the surface line-up of Microsoft. Google's design sucks big time.
Blue Jeans plus they think people r fool, and making the phone costly will give them sales. FUCK PIXEL
Looks like zack changed my mind from buying a pixel. I am a hardware guy too and I need well built phone.
Naef Ahmed All that happened was that the paint cracked and scratches slightly easier than bare aluminum
Techlord Really, I get parinoid if I see a crack on my phone, A CRACK?!?! I have the V30 and I can swim with it, sit on it and listen to music while charging my phone, 3 practical things the pixel 2 cant do. Just a crack, psh, fangirl much?
It wasn't even just the paint itself that cracked, it ruined the water resistance which isn't even top of the line water resistance either.
Brandon Burslie Your phone also has a meh display, worse software
Brandon Burslie You can do all three things of that. Do you really just listen to one person and believe everything he says? You are an idiot. That IP67 just makes a difference of 50cm and I don't think that you will swim 1.5m under sea.
This video is telling me that the pixel 2 is crap
hello you are correct
It's over hyped by many other youtubers. It's a solid android but it's missing many important features that other android warships have. Like the Note 8 and V30
JayP Saravia *flagships lol not warships
ratziboi I like warships better
JayP Saravia v30 doesnt have front facing speakers
It really is such a interesting debate between this phones and other similar ones. I personally have a pixel 2 xl but prior to this I had a s8 xl. I honestly like the pixel 2 alot more then the s8 even tho it does have lots of faults like JerryRig was saying. I dislike how the waterproofing is not really there and how there is no headphone jack or SD card slot.
However I honestly still think after a few months that the operating system runs alot smoother then Samsung's version of Andriod which is full of their own software. As well as it may not have a dual camera but the picture quality from this pixel 2 out performs the s8 by a land slide. And Google's photo backup is something from the gods. I have hundreds of photos but only about 40 are on this device. This is a feature which i didn't think about much when I first got it but now that I see how many photos I have and how little space it's taken up on my phone I'm not sure I can live without it!
Honestly every phone has its ups and downs and everyone has their own opinion on them. But my personal opinion is I love the pixel 2!