While competitors needed two lenses to blur the background, Google did it with just one lens and AI, which many reviewers from outlets like The New York Magazine found superior.

You can often find them for around $140–$150 on secondary markets.

Despite the screen issues, the Pixel 2 XL is remembered fondly because of its .

A noticeable blue shift when looking at the screen from even a slight angle.

If you are looking to buy one now for nostalgia or as a cheap backup:

When the Pixel 2 XL launched, it became an instant design icon known as the or "Penguin" phone due to its striking black-and-white color scheme and signature orange power button . It was the phone everyone wanted to buy for its aesthetics and Google’s "pure" Android experience. The "Screen-Gate" Disaster

Deep inside the phone was a secret, Google-designed "Visual Core" chip that wasn't even active at launch. When Google "switched it on" months later via an update, it significantly boosted HDR processing speeds, making the phone feel brand new again. Buying One Today

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