Google announced its new Pixel smartphones earlier this month with both devices including a number of improvements over their predecessors.
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL feature a faster Snapdragon 835 processor, improved camera – which can add depth of field to images – and there’s even the ability to squeeze the sides of the device to instantly summon Google’s clever Assistant.
The Pixel 2 goes on sale today with EE and Carphone Warehouse the only retailers currently stocking this latest flagship.
Prices from EE start from £47.99 per month with an £9.99 upfront fee.
This deal includes 8GB of data, unlimited calls/texts and the offer of a free Google Home Mini speaker.
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Carphone Warehouse deals start from £42 per month with a £69.99 upfront fee.
Express.co.uk’s full review of the Pixel 2 is coming soon but, having tested both of the devices from Google, we think it’s a good idea to wait before you buy this smaller smartphone.
Although all of the internal specs are identical on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, the design and screen is considerably different.
Whilst the Pixel 2 sticks with its relatively dull design that includes big bezels around the screen, the Pixel 2 XL has an almost edge-to-edge display.
This means you not only get a phone which looks better but also gives you a much bigger display in a phone that’s actually not that much larger in your pocket.
In fact the Pixel 2 has a 5-inch display whilst the Pixel 2 XL has a giant 6-inch screen despite only being 12mm taller.
Admittedly the Pixel 2 XL is more expensive and you can’t get hold of one until next month but, if you are in the market for a new Google smartphone we’d definitely wait before spending your hard-earned money.
Shipping dates on a number of the new Pixel range – most notably, Pixel 2 XL – have already started to slip into December.
In the UK, those looking to order a Pixel 2 XL in Black and White with 64GB of memory won’t receive their new Android handset until December 2017.
Pre-orders for the new handsets became available immediately after the Google announcement last night – and appear to have been extremely popular.
Shipping dates on a number of the new Pixel range – most notably, Pixel 2 XL – have already started to slip into December.
In the UK, those looking to order a Pixel 2 XL in Black and White with 64GB of memory won’t receive their new Android handset until December 2017.