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128GB Google Pixel 2 XL Smartphone (Unlocked, Black & White or Just Black)

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$140

$500

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B&H Photo Video has 128GB Google Pixel 2 XL Smartphone (Unlocked, Black & White or Just Black) on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Carbine_ for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon835
  • 6" 2880x1440 OLED w/ Gorilla Glass 5
  • 8MP (Front-Facing Camera) & 12.2MP (Main Camera)
  • 128GB Internal Memory
  • 4GB RAM
  • 3520mAh Battery Capacity
  • Bluetooth 5.0 w/ WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Android 8.0 Oreo

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $60 lower (30% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $199.99
  • About this product:
    • A SIM card and service plan must be purchased separately.
    • Limited 60-Day Warranty
  • About this store:
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B&H Photo Video has 128GB Google Pixel 2 XL Smartphone (Unlocked, Black & White or Just Black) on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Carbine_ for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon835
  • 6" 2880x1440 OLED w/ Gorilla Glass 5
  • 8MP (Front-Facing Camera) & 12.2MP (Main Camera)
  • 128GB Internal Memory
  • 4GB RAM
  • 3520mAh Battery Capacity
  • Bluetooth 5.0 w/ WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Android 8.0 Oreo

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $60 lower (30% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $199.99
  • About this product:
    • A SIM card and service plan must be purchased separately.
    • Limited 60-Day Warranty
  • About this store:
    • B&H Photo Video return policy here

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mail4asim
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This phone reached End Of Life last year in December. Please read this article before you decided to purchase a device that doesn't get any updates or bug fixes.

https://tech.hindustantimes.com/m...20patches.
SpinControl
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FYI.
Pixel 1 and Pixel 2/2xl do not work on Visible Wireless. It's a known issue.
Can get data, but no voice or MMS even with the correct APN settings.
I just picked up an unlocked 2xl from WOOT, and Visible Wireless is a no-go.
YesWap
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The model number is GA00138-US which is the US factory unlocked 128 GB black model, so it should be possible to unlock the bootloader. Only the Verizon variants of the Pixels have permalocked bootloaders.

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gcforreal
Jul 2, 2021
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Quote from discord :
Not sure who wants to buy this old phone when pixel 5 has arrived. This seems too much for an out of date handset.
I agree and it's been end of life for software and security updates since last year, I wouldn't buy one personally
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kenju4u
Jul 2, 2021
330 Posts
Quote from gcforreal :
I agree and it's been end of life for software and security updates since last year, I wouldn't buy one personally
I agree. I am using one now and I have had mine for 3 years or whenever it came out. Camera is still amazing but no more updates, screen cracks easily and it's becoming laggy with new apps. It's time to move to something newer.
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LicensedToDeal
Jul 2, 2021
711 Posts
Quote from Oisterboy :
Is this worth it to use as just a camera? I'm looking for a nice pocket camera but phones are the way to go with built in editing apps and such. I have one of the cheap galaxy phones as my main. I'd like a nice camera around this price point.
Yes, the Google Pixel phones can easily beat any $150 point-and-shoot camera.
In fact most reviewers will only compare these phones against $500 cameras.

It's not the camera hardware itself (the lens and imaging sensor) that takes credit for this, but rather Google's software and processing.
With a high-end smartphone, you are getting a LOT more computational power which compensates for a tiny lens and tiny sensor.

To understand why, read this and other such articles:
https://www.digitaltrends.com/pho...l-cameras/
Jul 2, 2021
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Infi01
Jul 2, 2021
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Do you guys think 4a will drop in price anytime soon?
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bmitchell1876
Jul 2, 2021
259 Posts
Can i turn this into a " wireless doorbell" ??
Seems like a good use for older phones like this

maybe an app to turn it into a doorbell that will call your phone.. then you can see who's at the door and actually communicate with them... surely someone had done this already 👍
Last edited by bmitchell1876 July 1, 2021 at 09:26 PM.
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qrs
Jul 2, 2021
46 Posts
Had the Pixel 2 XL between 2017 and 2020. Battery life was never an issue. The camera was at the top of its league when it came out. Screen burn-in was terrible, though. Received three units under 1-year limited warranty. The last unit didn't show screen burn-in until 2019, but once it did, it got bad pretty quickly. Finally upgraded to a Pixel 4a last year once it became impossible to read most text on the 2 XL screen.
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qrs
Jul 2, 2021
46 Posts
Quote from gcforreal :
I agree and it's been end of life for software and security updates since last year, I wouldn't buy one personally
I think it might be worth getting one just to use as a camera for those who want/need one. I upgraded to a 4a and I really miss the camera quality of my old 2 XL.

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Jul 2, 2021
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Meribela_S
Jul 2, 2021
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Quote from Infi01 :
Do you guys think 4a will drop in price anytime soon?
I have the 4a and 4a 5G. Fckers get warm/hot during video recording. If you use its' screen recording the phone will overheat and shut off. Hate these 4a's. I replaced the 5G thinking it might just be the phone but no, it's the same. Also there's lag every once in a while on both. I dislike this especially on the regular 4a.
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TekkenLord
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Quote from bmitchell1876 :
Can i turn this into a " wireless doorbell" ??
Seems like a good use for older phones like this

maybe an app to turn it into a doorbell that will call your phone.. then you can see who's at the door and actually communicate with them... surely someone had done this already 👍
not sure how the phone can stay on for 24/7 on a charger without causing hardware issue. Technically, you can connect to your Nest/Google Home ecosystem with wireless speakers for voice streaming.
I use mine as a glorious webcam via DroidCamX app.
Last edited by TekkenLord July 2, 2021 at 03:07 AM.
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fishyx
Jul 2, 2021
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Quote from Meribela_S :
I have the 4a and 4a 5G. Fckers get warm/hot during video recording. If you use its' screen recording the phone will overheat and shut off. Hate these 4a's. I replaced the 5G thinking it might just be the phone but no, it's the same. Also there's lag every once in a while on both. I dislike this especially on the regular 4a.
But. but, all reviews say the Pixel 4A is amazing.
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Jul 2, 2021
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MetalGOnlinePro
Jul 2, 2021
522 Posts
Will this be better than my galaxy s8?
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Jul 2, 2021
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obbb
Jul 2, 2021
288 Posts
Quote from TekkenLord :
not sure how the phone can stay on for 24/7 on a charger without causing hardware issue. Technically, you can connect to your Nest/Google Home ecosystem with wireless speakers for voice streaming.
I use mine as a glorious webcam via DroidCamX app.
I have a cell phone that stays on the charger 24x7 without a problem. I use it as a hotspot. I would think the phone is smart enough to "stop eating when it is full" or else the litium ion battery would explode.

As far as using it as a doorbell, not sure of over-heating possibility. Are there apps that do this ?
Last edited by obbb July 2, 2021 at 05:32 AM.
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walletNgromice
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obbb
Jul 2, 2021
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Quote from Infi01 :
Do you guys think 4a will drop in price anytime soon?
I have read a rumor that the 5a 5G will be announced in August. There will be some price reduction on the 4a but I am not sure there will be a lot to unload, especially with the parts shortage. There is no talk of a 5a (no 5G). Barring anything catastrophic, Google's phone will be out for before Black Friday.

But keep in mind that the 4a only has updates for about 2 more years. And when Google starts using there own processor they can update for a longer period as I recall, the reason they don't update longer is because the drivers on the processor are only supported for 3 years by the processor manufacturer.

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atx11
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Quote from cstu :
Not a deal when the 3XL 128GB has been $200
Not to mention Pixel 3 uses OLED display not the inferior AMOLED.
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