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Pixel XL out of stock everywhere in the U.S.

What's the real story as to where the Pixel XL is in the U.S. ?
- Google's own website says sign up for a news letter as to when the phone will be back in stock sometime next year
- Verizon is out of stock on the XL for two months !!!
- BestBuy discontinued the XL, will not carry it anymore
What's up with BestBuy discontinuing and not carrying or selling the XL anymore ?
My guess this falls on HTC's manufacturing capabilities, I bet the Pixel and Pixel XL, have sold more than the entire run of HTC Ten this year. And maybe HTC just can't keep up with demand, and now Google is scrambling behind the scenes. Or maybe Google wasn't thinking like they typically do on Nexus launches, and completely underestimate how many will sell ?
Sometimes I think the Nexus and now Pixel line is just some little pet project in the basement at Google's headquarters, with just the ultra nerd team working on it, with like 1% help from the upper brass and management. At the end of the day selling HTC made Google phones isn't making them their billion$.

I just bought one from the Google store about twenty minutes ago. I kept loading the page and every now and then it would show in stock. Had it in my cart once and at checkout it glitched and went away, second time it went through. I am guessing they are only allowing one sale every so often so they can keep up.
Black 32gb xl, 2-3 week estimate for shipping fyi...

Zorachus said:
What's the real story as to where the Pixel XL is in the U.S. ?
- Google's own website says sign up for a news letter as to when the phone will be back in stock sometime next year
- Verizon is out of stock on the XL for two months !!!
- BestBuy discontinued the XL, will not carry it anymore
What's up with BestBuy discontinuing and not carrying or selling the XL anymore ?
My guess this falls on HTC's manufacturing capabilities, I bet the Pixel and Pixel XL, have sold more than the entire run of HTC Ten this year. And maybe HTC just can't keep up with demand, and now Google is scrambling behind the scenes. Or maybe Google wasn't thinking like they typically do on Nexus launches, and completely underestimate how many will sell ?
Sometimes I think the Nexus and now Pixel line is just some little pet project in the basement at Google's headquarters, with just the ultra nerd team working on it, with like 1% help from the upper brass and management. At the end of the day selling HTC made Google phones isn't making them their billion$.
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What I know for shure is, that one of HTC bigger Factories got destroyed by a Tsunami (also some more like some from Canon and so on), and the Parts they need, can only be manufatured slower than before.
And also due to the huge demand of the bigger variants they arent able to accomplish their request. I have pre Ordered the Pixel XL 128 GB Quite Black in Germany, and eventhough I had pre Ordered, I had to wait nearly 1 1/2 Months to get it.
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I ordered mine in Google store Germany on 16th of December and was delivered on 22nd

Got my 128 from Verizon and it took 2 days. It originally said won't ship til Dec 28 but ended up taking 2 days.

Zorachus said:
What's the real story as to where the Pixel XL is in the U.S. ?
- Google's own website says sign up for a news letter as to when the phone will be back in stock sometime next year
- Verizon is out of stock on the XL for two months !!!
- BestBuy discontinued the XL, will not carry it anymore
What's up with BestBuy discontinuing and not carrying or selling the XL anymore ?
My guess this falls on HTC's manufacturing capabilities, I bet the Pixel and Pixel XL, have sold more than the entire run of HTC Ten this year. And maybe HTC just can't keep up with demand, and now Google is scrambling behind the scenes. Or maybe Google wasn't thinking like they typically do on Nexus launches, and completely underestimate how many will sell ?
Sometimes I think the Nexus and now Pixel line is just some little pet project in the basement at Google's headquarters, with just the ultra nerd team working on it, with like 1% help from the upper brass and management. At the end of the day selling HTC made Google phones isn't making them their billion$.
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For 900 dollars you can get a piece of **** phone!
I know, I got one!

I ordered mine through a Verizon deal on the 19th of december, estimated delivery date is the 18th of January. Still waiting unfortunately.

I ordered my phone on 12/19 was suppose to ship on the 28th, instead I got the notice that it was delayed 2 months. I wonder if this phone will turn out to be a great phone but extremely rare. It's bad when Bestbuy stops carrying the phone.

I was lucky. I woke up at 03:00 am and couldn't go back to sleep, so I got on the web. Went to several places looking for 128gb Pixel XL and it was atrocious. $1600 on Amazon. Goughers!!! Anyways, I went to eBay and was looking and all of the sudden I found 128g used Pixel XL. I couldn't believe my eyes. Well, I bought it. Says it's in good condition. We'll see. Anyways, hope it works out. I'm currently using Pixel 5.0 and I love this thing. I had a note 7 and I finally turned it on last week. no regrets.
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gsk3rd said:
I ordered my phone on 12/19 was suppose to ship on the 28th, instead I got the notice that it was delayed 2 months. I wonder if this phone will turn out to be a great phone but extremely rare. It's bad when Bestbuy stops carrying the phone.
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Yeah what the heck is up with that?
Google will never catch Apple like this. Really frustrating. I've read many reviews of iPhone lovers making the switch and adoring this phone but maybe make it available??

My Nexus 6 is starting to die off, and I'm in the market for a new device. I've been eyeing the Pixel XL since it was announced, and now I can't find one. I looked at Best Buy, but they don't carry the 128gb models, and the price of the 32 P and PXL are inflated.
So, with the "shortage" I feel like I'm in a weird place. Currently, only the OnePlus 3T and the Pixel XL are attractive, and both are out of stock and at minimum weeks away.
Not sure if I should keep waiting for the PXL at this point, or just look for something new coming out in the spring.
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Ebay

Does anyone know why BestBuy officially stopped selling the Pixel XL ? Their website says product discontinued or something ? But they still sell the tiny Pixel.
I went to BB today, asked a cell phone salesperson about the XL he said Best Buy took that product off the system and they no longer offer it.
I asked if they'll get it back in the near future ? He said he wasn't sure.
This sucks, because I got a crap load of BB gift certificates for Christmas and I had a few left over from my Birthday totaling $350 now, and was gonna purchase a Pixel XL outright, but tyry don't sell the phone anymore.

Exactly how the 6P sold. Always sold out and you're lucky to get one.

It's all kind of ridiculous. I checked with my Verizon store. You cannot get a Pixel XL, or even Pixel 128GB within 100 miles of me at any store. All colors. I then talked to the corporate people and they said they have called 19 different stores across 5 states and none of them had any of these aforementioned models within 100 miles of there either.
I think Google is really dropping the ball. I get trying to drive up interest by making it seem like everyone wants it so it's perpetually out of stock, but most people won't wait a month or longer for a phone - they'll just get the next "droid" over from that one (probably an S7 Edge the way Verizon employees love Samsung and push them so hard).
I'm really rooting for this phone like to knock Samsung and Apple a bit, but they need to learn to manufacture a little quicker or get better forecasts of sales. For a company based on algorithms, their forecast algorithm sure does suck tremendously.

It really is unbelievable how Google can miscalculate and underestimate how many units they need to produce for stock. I could see when the phone first launched they may have been caught off guard how much of a hit seller this would be.
But it's been out for three months already. They should have a firm grasp where they need to be production wise.
And to have it sold out for 6 to 8 more weeks still. Wow.
Once Sansung releases the Galaxy S8 in March / April, the Pixel line will see a major drop in sales, and will just be the ultra nerd geek phone again like the Nexus phones. The average buying public will for sure be tempted by the new S8.
Even though myself I still prefer a good stock Android phone #1, I'd take a Pixel XL over the S8 Plus phone. But most people won't.

Zorachus said:
It really is unbelievable how Google can miscalculate and underestimate how many units they need to produce for stock. I could see when the phone first launched they may have been caught off guard how much of a hit seller this would be.
But it's been out for three months already. They should have a firm grasp where they need to be production wise.
And to have it sold out for 6 to 8 more weeks still. Wow.
Once Sansung releases the Galaxy S8 in March / April, the Pixel line will see a major drop in sales, and will just be the ultra nerd geek phone again like the Nexus phones. The average buying public will for sure be tempted by the new S8.
Even though myself I still prefer a good stock Android phone #1, I'd take a Pixel XL over the S8 Plus phone. But most people won't.
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All very true. Most people love Samsung now since it has become almost as well known as Apple. I mean, I hear people say, "do you have an iPhone or a Galaxy?" Talk about an ignorant question, but that's people's mentality about phones. Google can change that with the next few iterations of the Pixel as people get more familiar with the name (if Google keeps pushing it with the ads too!) but they need to learn how to produce phones that are in high demand. It's really disappointing and frustrating.

Ordered mine December 16th and it still says January 20th expected ship date.

I ordered a Pixel XL 32GB black December 20th and it's listed as Pending with an estimated shipping date between January 13 and 17.

Conspiracy theory here, tinfoil hat time. What if the Pixel actually was selling very well on Verizon from Oct - Dec. which I think it was, and now it's out of stock. But what if the big guys like Samsung and LG got pissed they had competition from Google directly, and viewed this Pixel phone as a threat, and maybe they made a stink about it ?
That also begs the question, maybe Google didn't originally allow the Pixel phones to be on all U.S. carriers for a reason, knowing if it got real popular and was a success, it might dent into the sales of the big Android players like Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc... And then a **** storm would brew up.

'Upgrade' S8 to Pixel 2 now?

Had S8 since launch, so just under a year.
I really want a Pixel for stock Android, and the camera. Not sure if I should do it, or keep the S8 for another 8 months and see what the Pixel 3 is like.
Cons for getting the Pixel are the lack of wireless, headphone jack, Samsung screen and design.
Pros are stock Android, guaranteed, fast updates, better Assistant integration, that camera.
If I get the Pixel, I'd buy on contract. £38 for 2 years, 15GB data, unlimited texts and calls. That's £912.
I bought my S8 outright, and I have a separate plan. So £680 + £15 a month for a year is £860. And that's only for a year, and I get 1000 calls, unlimited texts and 6GB data. So in the long run the Pixel is a cheaper offering (while the offer is on) than me buying my phone's outright.
Is it worth me getting the Pixel or would I just keep a hold of my S8?

zingxao said:
Had S8 since launch, so just under a year.
I really want a Pixel for stock Android, and the camera. Not sure if I should do it, or keep the S8 for another 8 months and see what the Pixel 3 is like.
Cons for getting the Pixel are the lack of wireless, headphone jack, Samsung screen and design.
Pros are stock Android, guaranteed, fast updates, better Assistant integration, that camera.
If I get the Pixel, I'd buy on contract. £38 for 2 years, 15GB data, unlimited texts and calls. That's £912.
I bought my S8 outright, and I have a separate plan. So £680 + £15 a month for a year is £860. And that's only for a year, and I get 1000 calls, unlimited texts and 6GB data. So in the long run the Pixel is a cheaper offering (while the offer is on) than me buying my phone's outright.
Is it worth me getting the Pixel or would I just keep a hold of my S8?
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No one can answer this for you. Which do you want more? You need to make that decision and then just act on it. There's no right or wrong.
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I did it a month ago. It hasn't been one single moment of regret about what I did.
So, the Galaxy 8+ (D855) + QC Samsung wireless Charger (EP-PG850) are on sale now (570 EUR)....
At the end ... I was speaking for myself, so no advice from my side to do it or not.
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I ditched my s8 plus and am much happier with my pixel 2 xl.
And this is coming from a huge sammy fan.
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Did the same! Sold my S8+ and liken my Pixel2 XL!! It's a keeper for me on XDA!

Ah cool there's a few who have done it ha. Do you miss the screen/super slim bezels/wireless charging/headphone jack?
Are you guys gonna keep a hold of it for while? See if I get it I'll be tied in for 2 years. I mean sure I can sell my S8 and put it towards paying it off but dunno.

zingxao said:
Ah cool there's a few who have done it ha. Do you miss the screen/super slim bezels/wireless charging/headphone jack?
Are you guys gonna keep a hold of it for while? See if I get it I'll be tied in for 2 years. I mean sure I can sell my S8 and put it towards paying it off but dunno.
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I plan on holding onto mine for at least the 3 years that Google has guaranteed support for. Since project treble makes it easy to run later builds of AOSP, I imagine there will be tons of community support after that time too. It's the perfect phone in my opinion. My only complaint is that there isn't anything that I want to change. No reason for me to tinker.

zingxao said:
Ah cool there's a few who have done it ha. Do you miss the screen/super slim bezels/wireless charging/headphone jack?
Are you guys gonna keep a hold of it for while? See if I get it I'll be tied in for 2 years. I mean sure I can sell my S8 and put it towards paying it off but dunno.
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Ive never used any of that stuff so i cant miss it.
Hate the stupid curved screens on the Samsung's so dont miss that one bit.
I buy at least 3 devices per year, not sure how long i will keep the pixel. If roms dont start dropping probably not that long. Then again i dont sell all my old stuff so it may hang around for awhile just because i like it alot despite no development
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TheSt33v said:
I plan on holding onto mine for at least the 3 years that Google has guaranteed support for. Since project treble makes it easy to run later builds of AOSP, I imagine there will be tons of community support after that time too. It's the perfect phone in my opinion.
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Can not agree more....
My S8+ was a Sammy phone after 4 years. The first thing I discovered was the awful dialer, when installing 40 app, lag showed up, had to do all sort of things to get Adhell running and disable bloatware...literally it was a 2 weeks project to at least satisfy my needs. At the beginning it had a bug in software, so it was barely usable for phone calls almost 2 months.
My only complaint is that there isn't anything that I want to change. No reason for me to tinker.
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That's a good one..:good:

Gregzi said:
Can not agree more....
My S8+ was a Sammy phone after 4 years. The first thing I discovered was the awful dialer, when installing 40 app, lag showed up, had to do all sort of things to get Adhell running and disable bloatware...literally it was a 2 weeks project to at least satisfy my needs. At the beginning it had a bug in software, so it was barely usable for phone calls almost 2 months.
That's a good one..:good:
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There's only one thing holding me back from ordering.
One, yeah I'll be committed for two years. Well unless I sell the phone and keep the contract running and then just buy a new phone, and also the fact there's the S9 out in two months and the Pixel 3 in 9.

zingxao said:
There's only one thing holding me back from ordering.
One, yeah I'll be committed for two years. Well unless I sell the phone and keep the contract running and then just buy a new phone, and also the fact there's the S9 out in two months and the Pixel 3 in 9.
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There will always be a better phone just a few months away. That's the just the nature of the industry.

TheSt33v said:
There will always be a better phone just a few months away. That's the just the nature of the industry.
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This time of year in particular, all the new stuff starting up soon.
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CES opened the door to all kinds of possibilities...

I'd at least wait for the S9 announcement.

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I'd at least wait for the S9 announcement.
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Agreed.
And also wait to see if the exynos S9 has the same OEM unlock issue as the note 8. That will be a deciding factor for many of us I think.
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I love my Pixel 2 XL, the camera + photo and video backup at original size for free for 3 years and you keep whatever you saved after + and updates for 3 years did it for me. The blueish tint on white from the sales doesn't bother. I never look at it from the side lol.
I thought I would miss some features from my Honor 8 or HTC 10 but this stock build is perfect for me. The camera though...... Damn it's nice lol
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Will You Get the XL3?

I'm just curious how many of you plan on getting the XL3. I've bought a new flagship every year since 2011 but I'm not really liking the leaks I've seen of the XL3. Perhaps once I see one in person my opinion will change but right now I'm seriously thinking about keeping a phone for 2 years for the first time. I would consider the Note 9, V40, etc. but I'm pretty much sold on the Pixel line and don't really want a third party device. The smaller Pixel 3 looks nice but I don't want a small screen. Even 6in feels small to me these days so I know I wouldn't like anything less than 6.
What are y'alls plan this fall? Please vote in the poll.

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I'm just curious how many of you plan on getting the XL3. I've bought a new flagship every year since 2011 but I'm not really liking the leaks I've seen of the XL3. Perhaps once I see one in person my opinion will change but right now I'm seriously thinking about keeping a phone for 2 years for the first time. I would consider the Note 9, V40, etc. but I'm pretty much sold on the Pixel line and don't really want a third party device. The smaller Pixel 3 looks nice but I don't want a small screen. Even 6in feels small to me these days so I know I wouldn't like anything less than 6.
What are y'alls plan this fall? Please vote in the poll.
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I am on same boat, but most probably will buy Pixel 3 XL unless it is too ugly

Nope. I don't see the need or even want to get a phone yearly anymore. I don't even get people who switch multiple phones within the same year. The differences and advances are so subtle. Waiting every 2 years makes it more worthwhile.
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Nope. I don't see the need or even want to get a phone yearly anymore. I don't even get people who multiple phones within the same year. The differences and advances are so subtle. Waiting every 2 years makes it more worthwhile.
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Can't argue with you. It would definitely make a lot more sense to wait 2 years.

No, waiting for the notch fad to die, then I'll get a notchless Pixel 4 XL
And I don't think the new SoCs and features are enough these days to upgrade yearly. The benefits hardly justify spending $1000 (in Canadian Monopoly money) every 12 months

Like OP, I get a new phone every year and that trend will most likely continue when the 3XL releases. I don't mind the notch, so no big deal for me there!

Absolutely

No. To be honest Pixel 3 is more interesting for me. Quite compact, no notch. If it will has good battery and really new features I will think about switching from my 2xl.

EeZeEpEe said:
Nope. I don't see the need or even want to get a phone yearly anymore. I don't even get people who switch multiple phones within the same year. The differences and advances are so subtle. Waiting every 2 years makes it more worthwhile.
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+1 on that.

Who knows until official release and hands on...

I'll be holding on to the pxl2 until I get the wife's permission to buy the next pixel! So pixel 6 probably.

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I'll be holding on to the pxl2 until I get the wife's permission to buy the next pixel! So pixel 6 probably.
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Ha ha same here, mine will be the pixel 8 xl tho

Trade-in with Google or sell on Swappa or even craigslist?

Let's say I wanna get the Pixel 3 XL (yeah, even with that notch). Would you rather trade-in your current Pixel 2 xl with Google itself OR sell on Swappa or craigslist? or anywhere else?
1 . The phone is all stock, will be giving the Caseology case with it too and also two D-brand skins.
2. Inlcuding adapter, charger and cable.
3. Minor scratch on left side of the bottom speaker grill; not in the display area. Could post a picture when I have a second device to do so
Also, not sure what my next phone could be. Could be Note 9 or OP 6t too. Just not sure right now. But I am sure I am upgrading this year.

Aaditya91 said:
Let's say I wanna get the Pixel 3 XL (yeah, even with that notch). Would you rather trade-in your current Pixel 2 xl with Google itself OR sell on Swappa or craigslist? or anywhere else?
1 . The phone is all stock, will be giving the Caseology case with it too and also two D-brand skins.
2. Inlcuding adapter, charger and cable.
3. Minor scratch on left side of the bottom speaker grill; not in the display area. Could post a picture when I have a second device to do so
Also, not sure what my next phone could be. Could be Note 9 or OP 6t too. Just not sure right now. But I am sure I am upgrading this year.
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I don't know what these phones are selling for on Swappa or Craigslist, but last year, Google gave $400-450 (can't remember which for sure) for a pixel xl trade in, as long as the screen wasn't cracked and the phone worked. Since the 2's were more expensive, that number may be higher. I'm betting you'll get more from Google (and it'll be easier). If I end up getting the 3 xl, I'm just trading it in with Google.

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I don't know what these phones are selling for on Swappa or Craigslist, but last year, Google gave $400-450 (can't remember which for sure) for a pixel xl trade in, as long as the screen wasn't cracked and the phone worked. Since the 2's were more expensive, that number may be higher. I'm betting you'll get more from Google (and it'll be easier). If I end up getting the 3 xl, I'm just trading it in with Google.
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Have been thinking the same too. Plus Swappa and craigslist looks more work! hehe... and you never know how long the ad might just sit there. Right?

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Have been thinking the same too. Plus Swappa and craigslist looks more work! hehe... and you never know how long the ad might just sit there. Right?
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I've had phones sit for 3 weeks before. And I've never gotten $400 for a phone. Most have been two years old though. Anyway, I'm going with less work for sure!

They gave me $430 trade in last year for my Pixel XL. Might do the same this year pending details and specs....

Looking at other's posts, it may be worth it to wait and see what Google offers for trade.
If you decide to sell, I recommend swappa.
I have bought 22 devices and sold 21, since December of 2012. I've only had minor issues, a couple times, which were resolved to my satisfaction. BTW, all of these sales and purchases were for my or my family's personal use. I'm an not a dealer / reseller in any way.
I just bought my first Pixel 2 XL a couple weeks ago, on swappa. It was in good shape (only one minor scratch on screen) and one bezel nick with two cases, original box and all accessories, for $460.

I'm going to see what Google offers for the 2 XL. Now I'm just thinking do I want 3 XL or 3? Leaning towards a smaller phone this go around.

blcklab said:
I'm going to see what Google offers for the 2 XL. Now I'm just thinking do I want 3 XL or 3? Leaning towards a smaller phone this go around.
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Yeah, looks like I'm gonna see what Google has tomorrow & what they offer for trade in. I do want a screen as big as now (6 inch) or bigger. So it has to be something like the Pixel 3 XL (never minded any notches), Note 9 or OP 6t. However, I never liked one thing about Samsung phones. Being a heavy user in the past of Samsung phones (S3, S5, S6 edge plus), I know for sure the amount of bloatware that comes with them, even if it is the latest flagship & an unlocked device; then there is the forever wait for the software updates too, etc. That is why I do want a phone with stock or at least close to stock android UX.
Then there is OP; great software experience which is close to stock and cheap! BUT that is exactly the problem. In the past, some teardowns of the One plus devices have shown the material quality used in production of these devices is really mediocre. Example like wiring, semi conductor materials, metal quality, etc.
So in the end, guess what? Pixel 3 XL remains. Let's see!

So long as google doesnt botch the trade-ins again this year (I waited months to get my credit, as did many others), it will be the same or better than swappa, once you deduct swappa fees, most likely paypal fees, and the hassle of shipping it out.
Google sends you all you need for the trade-in at no cost to you.

After watching the last leak, I can see how huge that 3Xl is, although the notch doesn't bother me and the display looks good. But dang I might downsize and go with the 3. I guess I'll know in a few hours

So if I decide to pull the trigger today and then trade my 2XL in does anyone know what happens with preferred care? Do they give you a refund prorated back, apply it to preferred on the 3XL, or is there something manual to do? Thanks

Trade in for Pixel 2 XL is only $325! I'll either sell it or give to my daughter

blcklab said:
Trade in for Pixel 2 XL is only $325! I'll either sell it or give to my daughter
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IKR
Far less than what I got for my Pixel XL going to 2XL
Looks like I will pass on this one.

blcklab said:
Trade in for Pixel 2 XL is only $325! I'll either sell it or give to my daughter
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The pixel 2 xl 64gb is $325, 128gb is $335
The pixel 2 64gb is $300, 128gb is $327
The pixel xl 32gb is $130, 128gb is $154
The pixel 32gb is $119, 128gb is $124

Yeah mine is 64gb. I feel like I got a better trader in plus the Google home mini going from an og pixel to pixel 2 XL.
As I recall they charged your card when it shipped. That's how many of us knew ours was shipping. Looks like they charged right away this time.
I went with the 2Xl in the end. I like the notifications tucked in the corners and it was only $100 for 64gb.

Just received a Google email for a $50 store credit on a Pixel 3. whoopty doo!

Any idea if 2XL case will fit? They're only $10-15 so no big deal if not

galaxys said:
Just received a Google email for a $50 store credit on a Pixel 3. whoopty doo!
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Oh C'mon bruh! You know that's the best deal in the world! ???

blcklab said:
Any idea if 2XL case will fit? They're only $10-15 so no big deal if not
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Some may, it depends on how the case handles the buttons. The 3XL buttons are in slightly different position than 2XL. The 3XL buttons also appear to be very slightly smaller.
I ordered a spigen rugged armor for the 3 XL, it just came today.
The phones look to be identical in size, just with different button offsets, so if the 2XL case has openings for the buttons as opposed to covering them it would probably work. If anything it may need a small trim to accomodate the buttons.

uicnren said:
I ordered a spigen rugged armor for the 3 XL, it just came today.
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Thanks for the tip. I like Spigen and caselogic products. I'll check out what is available

Question in regards to which pixel to buy

Due to my situation over the past few years I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Active line, S7 active now actually. So that really put a damper on my rooting and rom flashing which I had been a big part of since the Samsung Galaxy S, Captivate on AT&T. Anyway I'm in a position to be be able to switch to a Pixel in a month or so but I don't know if I should go for the 3xl or save some money and get the 2xl, which seems like it's still quite a solid device. My most important concern is still having plenty of development for the xl2 after the 3 has been out for a while. I'd like wireless charging but not a deal breaker and since I think the camera on my S7 active is adequate I'm sure the camera upgrade between the 2xl and 3xl wouldn't be huge to me. I would greatly appreciate any opinions.
Thanks

If you are running out of money i recommend you pixel 2 xl though pixel 3 xl is worth it ... At any rate you wont regret it both.

Go for the 3 XL, they improved so many things.
Especially the display.
If you don't have a previous pixel device, get the 3XL

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll be financing the phone through Google so the extra 10 bucks a month or so isn't that big of a deal. But getting the cheaper phone would make it easier to upgrade sooner if I could pay it off earlier. I really just want a phone that has a lot of development that I don't have to pay for in full because I don't have that ability. The only thing that's a slight disappointment on both is the battery size. My S7 active has a 4000 mah battery and it's generations behind. I know processors have gotten more efficient and such but still my S7 active is years old and still has one of the largest batteries in any phone.

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Thanks for the replies guys. I'll be financing the phone through Google so the extra 10 bucks a month or so isn't that big of a deal. But getting the cheaper phone would make it easier to upgrade sooner if I could pay it off earlier. I really just want a phone that has a lot of development that I don't have to pay for in full because I don't have that ability. The only thing that's a slight disappointment on both is the battery size. My S7 active has a 4000 mah battery and it's generations behind. I know processors have gotten more efficient and such but still my S7 active is years old and still has one of the largest batteries in any phone.
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You should buy a one plus 6t if you care about development.

AcidNoteZ said:
You should buy a one plus 6t if you care about development.
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Yeah, not really an option as my current situation makes where I would need to finance the phone, like through Google. I don't think that is an option with OnePlus. Would like to be wrong though.

I'm very happy with the 2XL, which will get much of the good stuff from the 3 over the coming weeks. If you can get it for a really good saving over the 3, that's the way to go. The 3 is an incremental upgrade.

bigbamboo5 said:
I'm very happy with the 2XL, which will get much of the good stuff from the 3 over the coming weeks. If you can get it for a really good saving over the 3, that's the way to go. The 3 is an incremental upgrade.
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Ill agree with this. I just bought a 2XL second hand and absolutely love the device! If you are financing it though and can afford it, may as well get the 3XL.

rodcpierce said:
Ill agree with this. I just bought a 2XL second hand and absolutely love the device! If you are financing it though and can afford it, may as well get the 3XL.
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That's kind of what I'm thinking. It's about $9 more a month to get the 3XL instead of the 2XL. I wish I could go compare the 2 phones side by side though. Every VZW store I've went to in my general area hasn't gotten their display Pixel 3s yet. They have to the phone to sell but none on display.
Thanks for all the replies guys.

Make sure you get the Google edition and NOT the verizon one if you want to get back to ROMing and Rooting. You cannot do these things if you get the vzw one, even if you get it from google.