Hi, does anyone know if the pixel 2 camera apk its working in the beta?
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The stock camera app on P Beta doesn't have Portrait mode, however NX Camera is working just fine with Portrait mode enabled
I'm investigating the Pixel XL - but for my mom - not me. (I have a Pixel 3a that is my daily driver; currently running RC2 of Q quite happily.) The reason why has to do with the quality of pictures the 3a is kicking out - despite that it lacks the hardware of previous pictures (especially the Pixel 3). I didn't have the camera in mind when I asked for a 3a as a birthday present; therefore, the PQ has both of us rather shocked. Now Mom wants a new (er) phone, and the XL version of the original Pixel is on the radar (for price reasons). How good is the camera of Google's Pixel XL?
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I'm investigating the Pixel XL - but for my mom - not me. (I have a Pixel 3a that is my daily driver; currently running RC2 of Q quite happily.) The reason why has to do with the quality of pictures the 3a is kicking out - despite that it lacks the hardware of previous pictures (especially the Pixel 3). I didn't have the camera in mind when I asked for a 3a as a birthday present; therefore, the PQ has both of us rather shocked. Now Mom wants a new (er) phone, and the XL version of the original Pixel is on the radar (for price reasons). How good is the camera of Google's Pixel XL?
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You can try this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/google-camera-mods/gcam-google-pixel-1-2-3-t3875663
All Google phones have almost the same camera quality. Pixel 3 are the best (of course), but only for trained eyes.
I am interested in mobile film making and recently bought a Google pixel 2 xl . What couldn't find is an anamorphic lens adapter compatible with the device like the moondog 1.33x for the Apple I phone devices. I want to know if there's any such device for the Google pixel 2 xl. There are videos with pixel 2 using the same adapter but without much technical deltas.
https://www.shopmoment.com/shop/ana...BK4WGobv2cZyhY_8fCVG4n04rL_I_-nhoCWPAQAvD_BwE
I only know the Moment one will work when it comes out.
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I am interested in mobile film making and recently bought a Google pixel 2 xl . What couldn't find is an anamorphic lens adapter compatible with the device like the moondog 1.33x for the Apple I phone devices. I want to know if there's any such device for the Google pixel 2 xl. There are videos with pixel 2 using the same adapter but without much technical deltas.
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Hi! Is there a way to get the feature of Pixel 3, such as a ROM, or apks on the OG Pixel XL?
A lot of features that are not hardware dependant will come to the older pixels without needing to make any changes. Some will remain a pixel 3 exclusive for a month or so but will eventually roll out to older pixels. Here is a great article about it.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...ing-older-pixel-phones-will-remain-exclusive/
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Currently I have Xiaomi Mi 8. But recently there are some interesting offers for second hand Google Pixel 2 XL for about 390.5 USD. Quite confusing because Xiaomi Mi 8 has newer chipset (SD 845), better display (Samsung AMOLED vs LG p-OLED), and larger RAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). But in the other hand Google Pixel 2 XL has much stronger camera, stock Android, it's like a dream device. I'm just a casual user (messenger, social media, browsing, Spotify, taking some photos for Instagram feed) What's your opinion? Should I keep my Xiaomi Mi 8 or goes to second hand Pixel 2 XL?
Its all about personal preference, I had an S8+, then moved to a One Plus 6 and finally settled on a Pixel 2 XL all within a 6 month period
I'd heard so much about the camera that I wanted to try it and I can happily say I am not disappointed at all
Just download a custom Gcam for your phone and keep it. There's plenty for Mi8.
The difference in camera between Chinese phone with Gcam or Pixel is too small to be worth it.
Just look at my photo comparison to make up your mind. It's a cheaper Xiaomi, so your result works be even better.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gbq1kvzn2ea5wih/AAAaYfF7ORpUeygfMMGKYGEra?dl=0
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Its all about personal preference, I had an S8+, then moved to a One Plus 6 and finally settled on a Pixel 2 XL all within a 6 month period
I'd heard so much about the camera that I wanted to try it and I can happily say I am not disappointed at all
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Haha maybe we have same story. I used Mi5s then my friends bought it, so I bought Mi 8, then I try Mi A2, then I came back to Mi 8. Then these Pixel 2 XL offers come. Indeed it's up to personal preference. I also put concern on second hand device, especially for OLED display and its battery. I already try to search for Pixel 2 XL spare part and it's quite hard to find, in other hand Mi 8 spare part is easy to find, despite quite pricey
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Just download a custom Gcam for your phone and keep it. There's plenty for Mi8.
The difference in camera between Chinese phone with Gcam or Pixel is too small to be worth it.
Just look at my photo comparison to make up your mind. It's a cheaper Xiaomi, so your result works be even better.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gbq1kvzn2ea5wih/AAAaYfF7ORpUeygfMMGKYGEra?dl=0
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Already tried GCam on Mi8 and Mi A2. Yes, it's totally improve photo quality
I would say to buy it at a good price and use it. If you don't like the 2 XL simply resell it.
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I have also used many phones recently ( S8, S9, P20 pro, P20, Honor 10, Pixel 1, Pixel 2 etc)
I always had HTC U11 with me as second device and now using Pixel 2 XL as primary device, I have made comparison of photos between them after installing Googel camera 3 ports and result are identical ..some photos in dark lights are even better on HTC U11 because it bring more lights ..Now U11 is underrated and I got almost mint U11 with all accessories for £190 while got mint condition used pixel without accessories for £247
What I like about pixel 2 Xl as compare to U11 is just stock software and quick updates but I have noticed many issues with Pixel 2XL i.e it get heated during intensive tasks i.e when you turn on hotspot while use the phone , it charge very slow with others fast chargers so if you don't have orginal fast charger then it will take ages to fully charge the battery while my U11 was able to charge phone quickly no matter what others spare fast charger I have used ..memory is also issue limited to 64GB, sound from earpiece during voice/internet calling is poor …Pixel 2 xl has bigger battery but screen on time is same or less than U11....Pixel 2XL give 6-6.30 hour screen on time on 4g while U11 was giving 7.00 to 7.30 hours on 4G..I have got few spare type C headphones of U11 but they don't work on pixel 2 xl
Pixel 2 XL Is great device but its far from perfect but people will keep it for stock experience and camera hype and by the way I was using Mi 8 Gcam port for U11 and developer B-S-G own Mi 8 so you get plenty of camera port from him for this device
Hello,
I have been using different pixel phones ( Pixel 2, 3, 4) before moving to hauwei phones and now i have sold my huawei and thinking to get back on Pixel but Pixel phone did not change much from last 3 genertaion. I did not like the screen on any Pixel to be honest i.e they all had low brightness and was not as good as samsung/Huawei .Camera, sound, software, battery of Pixel 2 XL is as good as pixel 4/4 XL so i dont see any reason why i should spend more on 3 and 4 when i am getting same experience on cheaper Pixel 2/3a/4a ? Would new pixel 5 or 5S would be any different ? Yes Google software processing is great but why they are not brining latest camera hardware ..apple was behind google in camera department but now they are going head to head if not better . I like onplus software and others specs but camera is not best which is important for me so whats ur opinions ?