New Pixel 2 XL

[raidflex]

These so called "screen issues" shows you how used to everyone is with all these over saturated screens. Most people do not calibrate their TVs at all and this is why "accurate" colors look so dull because of this norm of the displays coming out of the box with over saturated colors and "dynamic Contrast" enabled. These color settings could easily be adjusted by software and Google will probably add the ability to in later updates.

Also the blue tint I imagine is because of the polarization of the display and for a device that you normally do not look at from an angle I don't see this as much of an issue.

 

[sharkie405]

Is there a way on Pixel phones to edit the nav bar buttons like on most other phones? I like the back button on the right.

Yes: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.paphonb.systemuituner

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[Krusej23]

These so called "screen issues" shows you how used to everyone is with all these over saturated screens. Most people do not calibrate their TVs at all and this is why "accurate" colors look so dull because of this norm of the displays coming out of the box with over saturated colors and "dynamic Contrast" enabled. These color settings could easily be adjusted by software and Google will probably add the ability to in later updates.

Also the blue tint I imagine is because of the polarization of the display and for a device that you normally do not look at from an angle I don't see this as much of an issue.

Imagine if the world changed to the saturated colors of Samsung for a day and then flipped back the next day. Everyone would be so disappointed. The saturated colors that Samsung uses on their phones are not the correct colors of the world.

 

[geoff5093]

These so called "screen issues" shows you how used to everyone is with all these over saturated screens. Most people do not calibrate their TVs at all and this is why "accurate" colors look so dull because of this norm of the displays coming out of the box with over saturated colors and "dynamic Contrast" enabled. These color settings could easily be adjusted by software and Google will probably add the ability to in later updates.

Also the blue tint I imagine is because of the polarization of the display and for a device that you normally do not look at from an angle I don't see this as much of an issue.

No, that is not why people are complaining. The display is not even accurate, it has blue and green color shifts if you aren't looking directly at it, it has image burn-in, and graininess at low brightness. Stop trying to cover for Google, a software update can't fix most of these issues.

Imagine if the world changed to the saturated colors of Samsung for a day and then flipped back the next day. Everyone would be so disappointed. The saturated colors that Samsung uses on their phones are not the correct colors of the world.

As I said above, saturation isn't the only issue with the Pixel 2 XL. It's one of many issues. Besides, very few people want to actually look at a dull display, most want it to be visually appealing. It's the same reason people prefer edited photos compared to 100% true to life photos.

 

[jimv1983]

No, that is not why people are complaining. The display is not even accurate, it has blue and green color shifts if you aren't looking directly at it, it has image burn-in, and graininess at low brightness. Stop trying to cover for Google, a software update can't fix most of these issues.

Actually according to tests the screen is accurate. Personally that's what I prefer anyways but Google will probably provide and update to give more color control.

I looked at 3 demo phones at Verizon stores and none of them had any graininess, blotchiness or uniformity issues.

I did notice the blue tint but it wasn't extreme enough to bother me. I've read the cause is due to polarizers added to make outdoor visibility and viewing through sunglasses much better. If that's the case I'll be very happy. I have a Nexus 5X and through my polarized sunglasses I can't see anything on the screen in landscape orientation.

In my personal experience using 3 demo phones in Verizon stores for a total of about 2 hours I was very happy with what I saw.

The burn-in problem does concern me. It's something I'll keep a close eye on when my phone comes on Wednesday or Thursday. If it is a big enough problem I'll have it replaced or just get a refund.

Although if I do return it I'm not sure what I'd get instead.

 

[geoff5093]

Actually according to tests the screen is accurate. Personally that's what I prefer anyways but Google will probably provide and update to give more color control.

I looked at 3 demo phones at Verizon stores and none of them had any graininess, blotchiness or uniformity issues.

I did notice the blue tint but it wasn't extreme enough to bother me. I've read the cause is due to polarizers added to make outdoor visibility and viewing through sunglasses much better. If that's the case I'll be very happy. I have a Nexus 5X and through my polarized sunglasses I can't see anything on the screen in landscape orientation.

In my personal experience using 3 demo phones in Verizon stores for a total of about 2 hours I was very happy with what I saw.

The burn-in problem does concern me. It's something I'll keep a close eye on when my phone comes on Wednesday or Thursday. If it is a big enough problem I'll have it replaced or just get a refund.

Although if I do return it I'm not sure what I'd get instead.

For the grain, were you using it on low brightness? I believe that's when it appears, not on medium or full brightness

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[jimv1983]

For the grain, were you using it on low brightness? I believe that's when it appears, not on medium or full brightness

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Yes, I tried different brightness levels. I went to Google and did an image search for "solid gray" to get a good test image. I then stuck the phone under my sweatshirt to block out the light from the store and outside. I tested at the lowest brightness as well as ~10% and ~30%. I didn't notice any issue.

 

[hilla_killa]

Is there a way on Pixel phones to edit the nav bar buttons like on most other phones? I like the back button on the right.

Yes there is. Download from play store custom navigation bar

 

[meboy]

Actually according to tests the screen is accurate. Personally that's what I prefer anyways but Google will probably provide and update to give more color control.

I've only seen two graphic colour tests results. Which is far from complete information by two people I don't trust.
One was a pretty good cover of sRGB and the other was quite far off. Neither posted percentages or results of wider and more accurate colour spaces.
This is sRGB we're talking.. It's pretty terrible if it can't even handle that well.
Delta and gamma were so so which will cause some problems.

Take a look at tftcentral to see what a real panel test is.

 

[rajnallan]

These so called "screen issues" shows you how used to everyone is with all these over saturated screens. Most people do not calibrate their TVs at all and this is why "accurate" colors look so dull because of this norm of the displays coming out of the box with over saturated colors and "dynamic Contrast" enabled. These color settings could easily be adjusted by software and Google will probably add the ability to in later updates.

Also the blue tint I imagine is because of the polarization of the display and for a device that you normally do not look at from an angle I don't see this as much of an issue.

Funny but true. I have a Samsung galaxy S8+. I tilted the screenfrom vertical position to Horizantal and also turned it sideways - I can see the blue color. I have a Nexus 6 Motorola and that also has the blue coloration. I am sure no one bothered to look at this with microscopic eye till Verge pointed out first. My daughter has an iPhone 7+ and i will check that also. But that does not have an OLED screen.... I have not cancelled my order for Pixel 2 XL Panda.i

 

[craig0r]

Funny but true. I have a Samsung galaxy S8+. I tilted the screenfrom vertical position to Horizantal and also turned it sideways - I can see the blue color. I have a Nexus 6 Motorola and that also has the blue coloration. I am sure no one bothered to look at this with microscopic eye till Verge pointed out first. My daughter has an iPhone 7+ and i will check that also. But that does not have an OLED screen.... I have not cancelled my order for Pixel 2 XL Panda.i

lol yeah, the blue tint. I saw the reports about it and was worried. Then I saw some video of it and I was like "oooooh, just like every phone screen I've ever seen. Cool." Maybe it's a bit worse than some others (my OG Pixel barely does it, but it is there), but I'm not concerned.

 

[AndreaCristiano]

My phone is awesome no issues and completely love this phone. Made my return to Android worth it

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[vibrantliker]

Is there an option to disable the lockscreen?