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128GB Google Pixel 2 XL Smartphone (Unlocked, Just Black or Black & White) on sale for
$134.99.
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Note, The bootloader is UNLOCKED on the "Just Black" color and LOCKED on the "Black and White" color.
Specs:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-Core Processor
- 6" 2880x1440 OLED w/ Gorilla Glass 5
- 4GB RAM
- 128GB Internal Memory
- 8MP (Front-Facing Camera) & 12.2MP (Main Camera)
- 3520mAh Battery Capacity
- Bluetooth 5.0 w/ WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
- Android 8.0 Oreo
- Inputs:
- 1x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
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- These phones are no where near 5 years old -- they were built between 2.3 and 3.7 years ago (launched 11/2017, discontinued 4/2019), plus they are unused and new in box.
- Judging a phone's value on age alone is as absurd as saying "$10K is too much for a 20 year old car". If you actually apply logic, you will assess a phone based on its design, features, build quality, and support.
- I'm guessing your actual point is that $130 is too much for a phone without manufacturer support. That's a legit opinion, one that seems to be shared by many other commenters who seem to be shocked, shocked I say that a phone that no longer receives updates would be offered for sale, much less considered a bargain. The majority, however, appear to have made a reasoned calculation that this phone's design, features, quality, and price outweigh the lack of future OS updates and patches, and/or are willing to root it.
As an example, I just bought a Moto One Action for $155 (new) -- a very good price. That phone was released 1.7 years ago, and still appeared for sale on the Moto store until recently. Even though it is a much newer phone than the Pixel 2 XL, it had not yet received Android 11, will not be updated to 12, and will lose security patches soon. Lucky for me, the camera on it turned out to be defective, so I returned it and started looking for another phone. I found this Pixel 2 XL, and even though it is a couple years older, it is clearly superior in nearly every spec, and is pretty much a wash when it comes to updates, especially given the fact that I will have a much easier time rooting the Pixel with future OS's and updates.So much as in other things in life, judging a phone's value based solely on its age is a bit foolish
They can flip all they want. I'm not buying that sh1t.
Why don't we buy a 2017 flagship phone for $135 and call it a day?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081TLCCQM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077F17R8H
They do exist.
Also please explain the rationale for your very strong opinion that Pixel 2 XL being 9 months out of support is horrendously long and unacceptable, whereas the fact that Pixel 3 will be out of support in about 2 months is just peachy?
You proclaim that "nobody" should buy this -- pray that you consider granting dispensation for those of us that plan to root it and apply future OS updates and patches?
I'm sensing some bias, perhaps you recently bought a Pixel 3 at a significantly higher price
My only issues I have with my 2XL is my mic has not worked correctly for several months now, which is extremely annoying for work. This was an "easy" fix though as I've finally joined the Bluetooth ear bud club (and will never turn back!). Another recent thing is my phone does randomly restart, maybe once every two days. The phone IS heavily used so there is that. My only other issue is that it no longer receives security updates, which excludes its use for certain work functions for my company.
Full disclosure, I have recently bought a used Pixel 4XL and am patiently waiting for that to arrive. I made the tough decision to upgrade mainly due to the fact I cannot use my 2XL for work, otherwise I would have used this phone to the very end.
Side note, I know Pixel 3 and 3XLs can be found for similar prices these days - I absolutely LOVE the Pixel 3XL as well but they are known to have several issues (mine has them all - camera, wifi, Bluetooth; reddit it). After my 2XL stopped receiving security updates last year, I debated for months wether I wanted to upgrade to a 3XL for work and ultimately decided the gamble wasn't worth it.
In the past I would have "any Android" rather than "any Pixel", but sadly most manufacturers have co opted Apple's predatory tactic of creating their own useless proprietary versions of core tools (email, SMS, etc) and defaulting users into them, for the sole purpose of making it harder for users to switch to another manufacturer's hardware (I'm talking about YOU Samsung). Hats off to Motorola (and Nokia RIP) for bucking the trend and competing on the merits of their hardware.
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If you're not comfortable with incurring any risk, either don't get this phone, or get the unlocked bootloader version and change your plans to include loading a custom OS.