Google Pixel 2 XL vs LG V30: What Buyers Need to Know

With the LG V30 now available and the Google Pixel 2 XL release date near buyers have a tough choice to make. If you passed on the Galaxy Note 8 and are looking for a new phone, here’s what you need to know about both. This is a comparison of the LG V30 vs the Pixel 2 XL.

Both of these phones have plenty of neat features, along with the same 6-inch edge-to-edge display. Meaning it’s not too big, and not too small. That said, there are some major differences between the two.

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In this post, we’ll go over everything you need to know about each smartphone. What is similar, what makes them different and unique features like the dual cameras or front-facing speakers to sway you one way or the other. In the end, both phones are worth considering.

Trying to decide which one to buy is no easy task. That said, our information should help you decide if the Pixel 2 XL is even worth the wait. Furthermore, with excellent big-screen phones readily available like the Galaxy S8 and the V30, you have a tough choice to make.

Considering they both have the same 6-inch OLED display you’ll have to look at other differences. Some of those include stock Android vs LG’s implementation, microSD expansion on the LG V30, water-resistance, the camera experience and battery life.

Both phones have pros and cons too, so make a choice with our information below based on your individual needs. If you’re still on the fence, here’s how the two stack up against each other.

Pixel 2 XL vs LG V30: Display

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First things first, we need to talk about the display. For just the second time ever, LG is using an OLED screen on the LG V30. It's called a "Full Vision" display, as there are nearly no bezels on the top, bottom, or the sides. The entire front is almost all screen.  It looks similar to the Galaxy S8 or iPhone X, where all you see is display. In fact, LG has smaller bezels than Samsung's Note 8. The result is an impressive visual experience while using the phone.  The LG V30 6-inch screen has a Quad-HD 2560 x 1440 resolution, great colors, crisp blacks, and is very sharp. The sides of the glass curve into the body of the frame, making it easy to use. It's one of the best screens on the market.  However, the Google Pixel 2 XL uses the exact same screen. It's an LG display, and LG actually made the phone, too, if you didn't know. Google did the design elements, but LG is who manufactured Google's latest phone. So, in terms of the screen, there's no clear winner.  That said, the LG V30 is slightly smaller, as are the black bezels and bars around the screen, which some might prefer. You can't go wrong with either phone.

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