$58 less than my previous post. Available only in black & white colour. Australian stock with GST invoice (TRS eligible) and Google AU warranty. Apply code PULL10 at checkout for the discount. Free delivery is included for Plus members. Enjoy :)
finally
happy to help fellow members with Telstra deal, just a couple, please:)
I believe it is $499
Oh tell me more?
Staff offer
Ooh interesting, to buy outright or available on a plan?
Any further details on the staff offer. What and where to look for? My partner works for Telstra.
can i get one if not used already ?
I am Interested for $499, How do I purchase
Unless you're Telstra staff, you can't buy it
PM'd, hope you haven't been inundated 😊
im in sydney can u get me one pls sir
Please note: EXTRA AU $5 OFF 2+ ITEMS… Team up with someone who needs Google Pixel 2 XL and get extra 2.5% off each. Or buy 2, just because… why not :-)
Extra $2.5*
Sorry, my bad, may try to delete my comment
People that have this phone - how has the battery life been?
Really good. I had 40% battery after full day. XL much better.
6 hours sot is what i was averaging. great phone for the price.
Battery life has been great. I'm on the Android Q beta and it has further options to increase it.
Best battery life of any phone I've ever owned. Granted I'm probably considered a heavier user than most, I'll average about 4 hours screen time throughout a busy uni day but that's with Spotify playing for basically 6 hours of the day, YouTube for half an hour, bluetooth for maybe 2-3 hours. I'm also probably a bit backwards in the sense I want to stay back here in 2017 when there aren't any notches and the physical fingerprint sensor is fast and reliable. Not noticed any drops in performance after almost a year of use (Android P March 2019 update)
I get genuinely confused when people say things like this - the bezels on the top and bottom are larger than the notch. Why would you prefer bigger bezels to a smaller notch, and a newer phone?
Because what additional space am I actually utilising having the notch there? xD I see the time and navbar icons. At least with the bezel, Google was able to check in something useful for me like front facing speakers, plus the performance of the SD835 is adequate for what my needs are. I don't game and use your run of the mill smartphone apps.
@blindingshadowz: Hmm, I guess I see the value if you actually use the speakers - I rarely if ever use my phone speakers, I just feel uncomfortable blaring sound out of my phone like that, if my headphones die I'm just not listening to music haha. Just curious, in what scenario do you use your phone speakers?
@Zazer: It's more for my apparent deafness I need all the volume possible to even hear a phone call haha. But also just nicer for watching videos and playing music on loudspeaker also I have my phone on a holder in the car and I don't have a media system that connects with my phone so loudspeaker calls are the way to go
I must use mine way too much… because I think the battery life is "okay".
My old phone was a Moto Z Play (which had amazing battery life!)
Bad.
Of course every owner will tell you 'it's really good'but its way behind other phones
You gonna elaborate? It's basically a V30 under the skin, sans headphone jack and that V30 is a battery champ, so I am inclined to disagree with you.
I get pretty average battery life on mine. Compared to my previous iPhones, note 4, xiaomi mix and my current Huawei, it's actually the worst in terms of battery life. Not saying its bad, but compared to the phones I have used, it really isn't anything spectacular.
$697 for a phone from 2 generations ago seems way overpriced.
Pixel 2 was last gen?
maybe he's from 2020
It came out October 2017
I think he means the soc. It's running an 835, when new phones today are on the 855.
I do somewhat agree with Frayin on this point…
Technically there would have to be a Pixel 4 released for it to be 2 generations behind ;)
Besides current 855 phones aren't going to automatically support 5G when it comes out as they need additional hardware in the chipset, so you'd have to buy an 855 phone all over again.
@Clear: Yeah so I think it was more a slightly inaccurate comment. He meant "soc" not "phone" is 2 gens old, which is a correct statement.
For phones I think the 5g hype isn't critical today, maybe in a few years. 5g is really going to be pushing for super speed and massive connectivity. 4g speed is more than adequate for 4k Netflix…and really, what else do we need today?
5g will shone for those that are using it as a fixed line replacement. With the 3.5ghz deployment a lot of companies are deploying, it's effectively going to be a WiFi service which could ideally replace your adsl or nbn.
Pixel 2 has Snapdragon 835. We've had 845 and on 855 now
It's soc, yes.
835 when current phones have 855.
Welcome to 2019
They hold their value, probably due to their limited availability… though they are also great phones.
"generation"
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
Mobile phones have yearly generational renewals. I know exactly what it means in the context of mobile phones.
lol just keep digging…
Agreed especially since the screen is worse than phones 4 gens back
Be prepared for phone replacements and dim brightness screen
This isn't an iPhone
Love how they say Google AU warranty. Like they have no responsibility after the vendor. When my Nexus 6P died, Mobileciti told me the don't honour anything above the 1 year Huawei warranty. Dodgy shop.
this is ACCC relate issue right, have you deal directly with Google?
Consumer Affairs did contact Mobileciti for me, then concluded that 1 year was all that was promised :(
What? It is advertising for 24 months warranties. Misleading then?
@SnoozeAndLose: I should have checked Google. Mobileciti screwed me by saying Huawei only offer 1 year so that's what they offer.
Is 64GB enough for day to day use?
It is for me. I still have about 40% free.
how many picture you have in your phone?
Just use Google Photos.
I don't remember.. lots! and as above, I use Google Photos.
@SnoozeAndLose: The whole point of Google photos is that they're backed up and linked to your Google account. No need for a local drive.
Photos are uploaded to cloud automatically, 64GB with this phone is plenty. It’s been my daily device for 9 months now and I have nothing bad to say about it. Didn’t even consider Pixel 3 XL as the notch is ugly as…
This phone and this price gets 2 thumbs up from me :)
What about the screen burn in? Is that fixed?
Yes, We've had 2 now over 1 year and they both are working as new. Great Phones 2XL
$697 for a 2 generations old soc, no thanks
You can spend similar amount of money to get a Xiaomi9 with Snapdragon 855, super charge and a good camera.
Or oneplus 6t
That is better in every way
In which ways is it better? /s
@stinkydog: For me is no Google stock ROM.
My nexus6 experience with Google stock ROM was horrible.
I jumped back to iPhone after use Nexus 6 for a year.
@[Deactivated]: Haha I agree, have a Xiaomi Mi A1 now and it's so good. Had the nexus 6p previously, never buying a Google phone again after that one! Agree with the ROM and had endless battery issues from day one - persevered for a while longer though! Was tempted to get an iPhone next, what makes you want to move from IPhone again @melblover, assuming you do want to change!
@stinkydog: There is a huge fun group in ozb for goggle stock ROM. But my personal experience was not that great.
For Nexus range Google's products are at least affordable, but the new pixel range are really expensive.
Basically, there are 2things for those Google phones, stock ROMs and cameras.
Thanks, I'll make a note of your concern but like most people know there are no problems with this phone or its performance
Please research call quality and drop out issues before buying a google phone.
You can say that about any manufacturer.
Telstra and Optus reps both confirmed with me that the pixel 1 and 2 were horrible and returned in huge numbers. I was told that the pixel 2 was returned to a particular Telstra store more than all other phones combined - not sure if that was across all reasons or just reception issues.Notably Google phones do not have blue tick.
Amazing phones apart from the phone issues.
This is a great phone. Been using it for almost a year now, no complaints whatsoever!
Same here, it's a great phone and I'm sure it'll last for a long time to come.
90 positive votes but only 4 sold.
What is wrong with Ozbargainers?
Definitely would be seven had I not got one already.
Awesome phone, if you don't use it with the brightness way down
Otherwise it's frustrating, the black smearing and crush at low brightness is really annoying. I sold it and went to the regular model which is a night and day difference (lg vs Samsung panel). Also the speaker phone is terrible and crackles, I went through about 4 copies so it wasn't just my phone, these issues are widely known. Shame as fantastic otherwise
Exactly my experience as well. The speakers were actually decent when I first got it but after a random update, the volume went down while the cracking/tinnyness stayed the same. The low brightness was really really annoying and it started developing an unbearable lag and started overheating after about 6 months (5 seconds to open the camera wtf?). Apparently Google even acknowledged there was an issue with lag with some units and it was likely a hardware issue. Mine's been sitting in the drawer since the screen completely cracked and don't plan to buy another pixel phone. The idea was really good but the execution was simply not as refined as I had hoped for.
Better than the latest iPhone for less than half the price. No brainer
I so want to pull the trigger and return to Google’s phones but vowed not to do so once my Nexus 5x followed my Nexus 4 in boot looping its way to becoming an expensive kids toy
It's a very common issue in all LG phones.Even pixel is Google own brand name but every year there phones are made by different manufacturers. Both Nexus 5X and Nexus 4 are made by Lg for Google that's why you had boot loop issues.
Same with Huawei with the Nexus 6P
Just got an S10 on the woolworths plan with the $10 off per month and free galaxy buds (which I'll sell - I already have airpods) but I think. I'd have been happier with this to be honest.
Thankyou TA ❤️