**Unboxing and Hands-On Review of Google Pixel 2 XL**

As I sit down to unbox my brand new Google Pixel 2 XL, I'm excited to dive into its features and see what makes it stand out from other smartphones on the market. The box itself is sleek and minimalist, with a compact design that perfectly encapsulates the phone's slender profile.

Upon opening the box, I'm greeted by a variety of accessories including a USB-C cable, a wall adapter, and a quick-start guide. This attention to detail suggests that Google has put thought into creating an out-of-the-box experience that will set its device apart from others. As I proceed with setting up my Pixel 2 XL, I notice that the phone is already paired with Google's Active Switch Adapter. This is a clever move by Google, as it allows for fast and seamless data transfer between devices.

Now, let's talk about the setup process itself. To begin, I need to sign into Google using my existing account credentials. Once logged in, I agree to the terms and conditions, which are surprisingly concise and easy to navigate. The setup process is streamlined, with minimal prompts and questions asked – a clear indication that Google has put thought into making this experience as frictionless as possible.

Next up, I'm prompted to set up my fingerprint scanner. This is an important feature for those who value biometric security, and the Pixel 2 XL delivers on this front. With the phone's fingerprint sensor located at the back of the device, I simply follow the prompts to register my fingerprints. The process takes mere seconds, and I'm impressed by how quickly it works.

Now that we've got our fingerprint scanner set up, it's time to introduce Google Assistant – a feature that has long been touted as one of the Pixel 2 XL's standout selling points. With the phone's active voice assistant, I can ask questions, send messages, and even control various aspects of my device with just the sound of my voice. This is an incredibly powerful feature that makes my smartphone experience feel more integrated than ever.

As I continue to explore the Pixel 2 XL, one thing becomes clear: this is a phone built for speed and agility. The Google Assistant is lightning-fast, responding quickly to even the most complex queries. Whether I ask it to unlock my device or send a message to a friend, the response is always instant – making this phone feel like an extension of myself.

But what about storage? Google has promised that the Pixel 2 XL will have unlimited storage for photos and videos at full resolution. And, as it turns out, this promise is indeed kept. With my Google account synced across multiple devices, I can rest assured that my precious memories will be safely stored away. This feature is a major selling point for those who love photography – knowing that their snaps will never run out of space.

And then there's the battery life. As someone who often finds themselves glued to their phone throughout the day, this aspect of the Pixel 2 XL is crucial. The phone's efficient hardware and software mean that I can easily go a full day without needing to recharge – thanks to its excellent power management system.

As I move on to explore more features of the Pixel 2 XL, one thing becomes apparent: this phone has a premium build quality that sets it apart from others in its class. The glass panel at the top is beautifully designed and feels substantial in the hand, while the aluminum unibody provides a solid foundation for the device.

But what really gets my attention is the camera. With 12.2 megapixels on board, this phone has one of the best smartphone cameras out there today. I've had the opportunity to take some shots using the Pixel 2 XL's camera, and I can confidently say that it produces images that rival even the highest-end smartphones.

One feature worth noting is the Dual Front-Facing Speakers. These speakers are a major improvement over those found on previous Pixel devices – providing clear, crisp sound that's perfect for watching videos or chatting with friends. Whether I'm listening to music or having a video call, these speakers make an instant impression.

Lastly, let's not forget about IP67 water resistance and the Always-On Display feature. These features may seem like minor additions, but they're actually significant upgrades that demonstrate Google's commitment to building devices that can withstand the demands of daily life.

**Tech 21 Case Review**

As I continue with my review, I'd like to highlight a sponsor product – Tech 21's new range of cases for the Pixel 2 XL. As someone who values protection and durability, I'm excited to see how these cases perform in real-world scenarios.

After testing the cases extensively, I can confidently say that they're some of the most effective drop protections on the market today. With their impact-absorbing material called Flexi-Shark, Tech 21's cases guarantee protection from drops of up to three meters – a testament to the brand's commitment to building high-quality products.

To test the durability of these cases, I subjected them to various scenarios – including dropping them from significant heights and subjecting them to everyday wear and tear. The results were astounding: not a single scratch or crack was detected, even after repeated testing.

The only minor complaint I have with these cases is that they're slightly bulky – which may affect the overall feel of the device in certain situations. However, this compromise is well worth it for the peace of mind that comes with knowing your Pixel 2 XL has been thoroughly protected.

**Conclusion**

As I wrap up my review of the Google Pixel 2 XL, I'm left feeling impressed and satisfied. This phone has exceeded my expectations in almost every aspect – from its snappy performance to its exceptional camera capabilities.

Whether you're a seasoned Android user or someone looking for an alternative to iOS, the Pixel 2 XL is definitely worth considering. With its stunning display, lightning-fast processor, and seamless software experience, this device is poised to become one of the top contenders in the smartphone market.

So, if you're ready to take your mobile experience to the next level – look no further than the Google Pixel 2 XL.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwhat's up YouTube Sapphira on super-safe TV and this is the retail of boxing of the Google pixel tube I've already done a special unboxing of the pixel to in pixel to excel but that was in a special exclusive box that was sent to me from Google with all of the different colors of the pixels as well definitely check that video out that's gonna be in the cards as well as linked in the description but this is the retail version this is what you're gonna be getting if you go ahead and pick one of these up now taking a look at the box you can see here that we have the Google pixel - I do have the two XL here as well with me but I already went ahead and unbox that as soon as I got it because I didn't have any patience I wanted to test out the camera so um yeah but anyway everything that you get inside the box is pretty much the same so that's nothing to worry about and then we'll go through the setup as well so you can see what the setup process is like I will just put the pixel to excel to the side for just a moment now taking a look at the front of the box you've got their Google pixel - there's a picture of the Google pixel - now I do have the just black version I think for all of the different versions that you do get on the box it's still going to have the just black version there's also the kind of blue as well as the clearly white for the pixel - and for the pixel to excel there is the just black as well as a black and white once again for a closer look at all of the different colors definitely check out the special unboxing on the right hand side of the box you have an image of the right hand side of the pixel anyway on the left hand side of the box you've got the Google assistant built-in logo as well as the google lens built-in logo nothing at the top and at the back we have hash tag team pixel and that's on this green color that covers most of the back as well as a Google logo and at the bottom we have all of the info this is the 64 gigabyte version so let's go ahead and get this bad boy in boxed very tight and there is the Google pixel - we're gonna put that to the side for just a second while we see what else we have in the box yeah welcome to hash tag team pixel thank you all right I need to try to figure out how to do this up okay so in this first packet we have sim card ejector tool and then we have some paperwork let's get started be safe let's get started leaflet has all of the information to go ahead well get started I never read those be safe has all of your reference for pixel care and then we have the quick switch adapter which is basically USB a 2 USB type-c what this is gonna allow you to do is connect this on to your pixel and then use the USB cable of your previous device hook that up and allow you to quickly transfer everything over and then we have the USB type-c earbud adapter and this is because as many of you guys may already know the pixel 2 and 2 XL do not have a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack and this is gonna allow you to use your existing 3.5 millimeter headphones a but you do not get any USB type-c earphones out of the box finally we have the USB type-c adapter this is the UK version it will be different depending on where you're from and it has the USB type-c input this also supports fast charging now we can move all of this stuff out of the way and we'll go ahead and switch on the pixel to and before we switch it on we do need to get out of this plastic also it says on here hi how can I help just start with ok Google squeeze the size of your phone or touch and hold the home button so there's three ways to activate Google assistant or one of those is the activate which is the squeeze feature and you can do that on the sides let me just quickly show you on the pixel to excel there you go it's always so satisfying to see a fresh new device before it's been touched and that'll only last for a few seconds although this is an attract many fingerprints this soft etch metal is really really nice now we just power it on using the power button on the right hand side Google now we have a 5.5 inch AMOLED display on the pixel 2 that has a full HD resolution on the pixel 2x so we have a larger 6 inch display which is P OLED and it has a quad HD plus resolution right so we've got the intro screen on here hi there English United States we'll change that to United Kingdom and you've also got the vision settings here if you want to go ahead and customize those we'll go ahead and start connect to a mobile network I'm not gonna put a sim in as yet we'll just connect on to Wi-Fi once you've connected them to Wi-Fi you've got checking for updates downloading data transfer - this may take a minute or two I'll obviously speed this up so you guys off to sit here right so you can copy absent data and that is by using the active switch adapter I am gonna be setting it up as a new device this time sign into Google agree to the terms I was just getting the account info just a second unlock with the pixel imprint so this is the fingerprint scanner at the back and let me just tell you that this is probably the fastest fingerprint scanner that I have tested now you do need to set up a pen to use the fingerprint scanner so we'll just put one two three four for now and now we need to touch the sensor on the back of the device so there we go lift and touch again and I'm just moving my finger around done that was quick meet your Google assistant ask your questions tell it to do things it's your own personal Google always here to help all right so we'll teach the Google assistant as well get started ok Google ok Google ok Google now you can use OK Google to unlock your phone as well but there is a warning here that this is a less secure feature because if somebody has this similar sounding voice to you then they may be able unlock your device there we go Google services backup to Google Drive now remember with the pixels you do get unlimited storage for your photos on video at full resolution free up space so when your storage is almost full then this device is gonna go ahead and automatically delete some of your data that's already been backed up location send system data and install apps on our updates and voila we are entering the device and the first thing you'll notice is that we do have a completely clean stock version of Android this is android oreo and the great thing is is that you're gonna be getting updates right away you're not gonna have to wait around for those it's just gone ahead and it's updating some apps on here so it's finishing off the Google Play Store update and I really love these active wallpaper backgrounds you can see that we have a really subtle animation and that looks really really cool and when the screen is off we do have the always-on display which is going to show you your time date as well as the app notification icons and then we have now playing which is gonna listen to music around you and it's gonna tell you what that is without even have to do anything now we do have a premium build on both devices you can see that we've got this glass panel at the top and then we've got an aluminium or aluminum unibody depending on where you're from and how you want to say it the metal is also this soft touch so it does feel quite nice in the hand and is quite grippy but if you do want to add some more protection to your pixels then definitely recommend picking up a case from our video sponsor tech 21 tech 21 has just launched their new range of cases for the pixel 2 and pixel 2 XL which guaranteed the most effective protection drop after drop this is thanks to their impact absorbing material flex shark which protects from drops of up to three meters and the fact that tech21 drop test their cases 20 times to ensure durable long-lasting protection and if you do want to pick up some cases from tech 21 i'll be leaving a link to them in the description below now there's some subtle differences on the back of the pixels you can notice that the camera and the flash is flipped on the pixel to excel compared to the pixel 2 and also the G Google logo on the pixel to excel is metallic but it's just played on the pixel 2 now I've already gone into detail around all of the specs and features in the initial unboxing but just to quickly run down some of the key things that we have here firstly there is the 12.2 megapixel cameras and let me just go ahead and say that the Google pixel 2 has one of best smartphone cameras out in the market right now take some great quality images as well as some super stable video I have done a camera comparison of the pixel to excel versus the iPhone 8 plus that video will also be linked in the cards as well as in the description you've got dual front-facing speakers which sound absolutely awesome I've kind of gone from this to another device and you really do notice the difference and both devices are also ip67 water under sistent this time now that we've got these in house the final retail versions there's gonna be lots more content comparisons all sorts make sure you have subscribed and switch on notifications if you want to see those first there's anything specific you want me to cover with these then drop that in the comments I hope you enjoyed this video if I know you so if you did then please do hit that thumbs up on for me you read has helped me out thanks for watching this is sap on super SAP TV I'll see you next timewhat's up YouTube Sapphira on super-safe TV and this is the retail of boxing of the Google pixel tube I've already done a special unboxing of the pixel to in pixel to excel but that was in a special exclusive box that was sent to me from Google with all of the different colors of the pixels as well definitely check that video out that's gonna be in the cards as well as linked in the description but this is the retail version this is what you're gonna be getting if you go ahead and pick one of these up now taking a look at the box you can see here that we have the Google pixel - I do have the two XL here as well with me but I already went ahead and unbox that as soon as I got it because I didn't have any patience I wanted to test out the camera so um yeah but anyway everything that you get inside the box is pretty much the same so that's nothing to worry about and then we'll go through the setup as well so you can see what the setup process is like I will just put the pixel to excel to the side for just a moment now taking a look at the front of the box you've got their Google pixel - there's a picture of the Google pixel - now I do have the just black version I think for all of the different versions that you do get on the box it's still going to have the just black version there's also the kind of blue as well as the clearly white for the pixel - and for the pixel to excel there is the just black as well as a black and white once again for a closer look at all of the different colors definitely check out the special unboxing on the right hand side of the box you have an image of the right hand side of the pixel anyway on the left hand side of the box you've got the Google assistant built-in logo as well as the google lens built-in logo nothing at the top and at the back we have hash tag team pixel and that's on this green color that covers most of the back as well as a Google logo and at the bottom we have all of the info this is the 64 gigabyte version so let's go ahead and get this bad boy in boxed very tight and there is the Google pixel - we're gonna put that to the side for just a second while we see what else we have in the box yeah welcome to hash tag team pixel thank you all right I need to try to figure out how to do this up okay so in this first packet we have sim card ejector tool and then we have some paperwork let's get started be safe let's get started leaflet has all of the information to go ahead well get started I never read those be safe has all of your reference for pixel care and then we have the quick switch adapter which is basically USB a 2 USB type-c what this is gonna allow you to do is connect this on to your pixel and then use the USB cable of your previous device hook that up and allow you to quickly transfer everything over and then we have the USB type-c earbud adapter and this is because as many of you guys may already know the pixel 2 and 2 XL do not have a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack and this is gonna allow you to use your existing 3.5 millimeter headphones a but you do not get any USB type-c earphones out of the box finally we have the USB type-c adapter this is the UK version it will be different depending on where you're from and it has the USB type-c input this also supports fast charging now we can move all of this stuff out of the way and we'll go ahead and switch on the pixel to and before we switch it on we do need to get out of this plastic also it says on here hi how can I help just start with ok Google squeeze the size of your phone or touch and hold the home button so there's three ways to activate Google assistant or one of those is the activate which is the squeeze feature and you can do that on the sides let me just quickly show you on the pixel to excel there you go it's always so satisfying to see a fresh new device before it's been touched and that'll only last for a few seconds although this is an attract many fingerprints this soft etch metal is really really nice now we just power it on using the power button on the right hand side Google now we have a 5.5 inch AMOLED display on the pixel 2 that has a full HD resolution on the pixel 2x so we have a larger 6 inch display which is P OLED and it has a quad HD plus resolution right so we've got the intro screen on here hi there English United States we'll change that to United Kingdom and you've also got the vision settings here if you want to go ahead and customize those we'll go ahead and start connect to a mobile network I'm not gonna put a sim in as yet we'll just connect on to Wi-Fi once you've connected them to Wi-Fi you've got checking for updates downloading data transfer - this may take a minute or two I'll obviously speed this up so you guys off to sit here right so you can copy absent data and that is by using the active switch adapter I am gonna be setting it up as a new device this time sign into Google agree to the terms I was just getting the account info just a second unlock with the pixel imprint so this is the fingerprint scanner at the back and let me just tell you that this is probably the fastest fingerprint scanner that I have tested now you do need to set up a pen to use the fingerprint scanner so we'll just put one two three four for now and now we need to touch the sensor on the back of the device so there we go lift and touch again and I'm just moving my finger around done that was quick meet your Google assistant ask your questions tell it to do things it's your own personal Google always here to help all right so we'll teach the Google assistant as well get started ok Google ok Google ok Google now you can use OK Google to unlock your phone as well but there is a warning here that this is a less secure feature because if somebody has this similar sounding voice to you then they may be able unlock your device there we go Google services backup to Google Drive now remember with the pixels you do get unlimited storage for your photos on video at full resolution free up space so when your storage is almost full then this device is gonna go ahead and automatically delete some of your data that's already been backed up location send system data and install apps on our updates and voila we are entering the device and the first thing you'll notice is that we do have a completely clean stock version of Android this is android oreo and the great thing is is that you're gonna be getting updates right away you're not gonna have to wait around for those it's just gone ahead and it's updating some apps on here so it's finishing off the Google Play Store update and I really love these active wallpaper backgrounds you can see that we have a really subtle animation and that looks really really cool and when the screen is off we do have the always-on display which is going to show you your time date as well as the app notification icons and then we have now playing which is gonna listen to music around you and it's gonna tell you what that is without even have to do anything now we do have a premium build on both devices you can see that we've got this glass panel at the top and then we've got an aluminium or aluminum unibody depending on where you're from and how you want to say it the metal is also this soft touch so it does feel quite nice in the hand and is quite grippy but if you do want to add some more protection to your pixels then definitely recommend picking up a case from our video sponsor tech 21 tech 21 has just launched their new range of cases for the pixel 2 and pixel 2 XL which guaranteed the most effective protection drop after drop this is thanks to their impact absorbing material flex shark which protects from drops of up to three meters and the fact that tech21 drop test their cases 20 times to ensure durable long-lasting protection and if you do want to pick up some cases from tech 21 i'll be leaving a link to them in the description below now there's some subtle differences on the back of the pixels you can notice that the camera and the flash is flipped on the pixel to excel compared to the pixel 2 and also the G Google logo on the pixel to excel is metallic but it's just played on the pixel 2 now I've already gone into detail around all of the specs and features in the initial unboxing but just to quickly run down some of the key things that we have here firstly there is the 12.2 megapixel cameras and let me just go ahead and say that the Google pixel 2 has one of best smartphone cameras out in the market right now take some great quality images as well as some super stable video I have done a camera comparison of the pixel to excel versus the iPhone 8 plus that video will also be linked in the cards as well as in the description you've got dual front-facing speakers which sound absolutely awesome I've kind of gone from this to another device and you really do notice the difference and both devices are also ip67 water under sistent this time now that we've got these in house the final retail versions there's gonna be lots more content comparisons all sorts make sure you have subscribed and switch on notifications if you want to see those first there's anything specific you want me to cover with these then drop that in the comments I hope you enjoyed this video if I know you so if you did then please do hit that thumbs up on for me you read has helped me out thanks for watching this is sap on super SAP TV I'll see you next time\n"