Apple’s iPhone X destroys the Pixel 2 XL
Over the past few months, I haven’t been shy about sharing my excitement for the Pixel 2 XL. Having awarded the first Pixel TechnoBuffalo’s best smartphone of 2016, to say it was hotly anticipated would be an understatement. Heading into today’s event, I was once again ready to proclaim a Google-made flagship the best of the best. But, following today’s announcement, I’m much less enthusiastic.
That’s not to say I’m not pumped to try the Pixel 2 XL. There are many reasons why it’ll be a strong competitor when compared to devices like the Galaxy Note 8. But when viewed from a neutral point of view, I don’t see it standing a chance against Apple’s iPhone X. Google can take jabs at Apple all it wants during live presentations—last year it joked about Apple removing the headphone jack, but followed suit—but it’s clear which device is the more advanced.
The main differentiator is the iPhone X’s Face ID technology, which industry insiders are claiming is years ahead of the competition. The Google Pixel 2 XL only has a fingerprint sensor which, according to Apple’s data, is less secure and more susceptible to attacks compared to facial recognition. More than that, it shows a clear divide in where each company sees the market going.
Whereas Google is content to focus on machine learning and experiences like Google Lens, Apple is developing machine learning and introducing new ways to interact with your device, taking the market in a new direction. Apple has been criticized heavily for failing to innovate, but the iPhone X is proof there are still ways to differentiate in the mobile market, despite what Google’s Rick Osterloh says about all devices feeling the same.
The Pixel 2 XL does make some slick moves, introducing an active frame and front-facing speakers. But most people considered the HTC U11’s squeezable features gimmicky, while front-firing speakers will only appeal to a small niche of buyers. The iPhone X’s Face ID will change how you interact with your device, securing payments and recognizing when you’re alertly looking at the phone.
Beyond that, the iPhone X features a sleeker, more refined design, and offers more in terms of water and dust resistance, wireless charging, and its dual-camera setup. Google made a big deal about how the Pixel 2 XL can capture portrait photos without a dual-camera arrangement, but having two cameras is more than that. Two cameras provides users with one telephoto lens, too, providing iPhone X owners with a more flexible shooting experience.
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