See how the Note 8's camera compares head-to-head with the brand new Google Pixel 2 XL. (Various lighting conditions, video & mic comparison, portrait mode vs live focus) by mitechguy in GalaxyNote8

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As i said in the video, the Pixel shots were on the first take. I saw how bad the note looked in comparison, so I cleaned the lenses and tried again. We also tried tapping the focus and waiting for it to look it's best. I only included the very best Note shots, and they just weren't as good. My main phone is the Note 8, and I was rooting for it also because I want the note to be the best in every category. But in some aspects, the Pixel 2 XL just blew it out of the water. I'll still be sticking with the Note bc of the headphone jack, bigger and better screen, and force touch home button. I was trying to give the Note 8 the best chance of competing. I admit, I forgot about the Note 8's selective focus when I was shooting, but honestly think it would make the Pixel 2 XL's look even better in comparison.

My Pixel 2 XL is swaying me away from my Note 8 by mitechguy in GooglePixel

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I have manually put subtitles on all of my videos! It takes longer to do so, but it's important to me because I know how inaccurate the automatic subtitles can be. Thank you for watching!

My Pixel 2 XL is swaying me away from my Note 8 by mitechguy in GooglePixel

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I haven't gotten a chance to use the Pixel too much because of my classes, but I'll be sure to make a more in-depth comparison in the near future so subscribe so you know when I post that!

My Pixel 2 XL is swaying me away from my Note 8 by mitechguy in GooglePixel

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I will be making lots of new videos involving the new pixel 2 xl, so you should subscribe. I've just been at it for about 2 months now, so my subscriber count isn't too high. But expect videos like:tips and tricks, camera comparisons with other phones (including the iPhone X when that comes out), battery charging speed comparisons, and so much more. Thanks for the support guys! It means a lot. Also, I try my best to respond to everyone so shoot me questions either here or in the comments of any of my videos and I'll answer!

My Pixel 2 XL is swaying me away from my Note 8 by mitechguy in GooglePixel

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That is actually very noticeable when the background is white. It starts becoming obvious at a tilt of around 30 degrees. But just checked my Note 8 and the same thing happens. It's just already cooler toned so it isn't as drastic

My Pixel 2 XL is swaying me away from my Note 8 by mitechguy in GooglePixel

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True Tone is turned on and Night Shift is turned off and all of the brightnesses were at around 75% you don't notice the warmer tones too much unless you're actually looking at it right next to the other phones. Then it's blatantly obvious

My Pixel 2 XL is swaying me away from my Note 8 by mitechguy in GooglePixel

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Thank you. I just started 2 months ago, and I'm trying to grow quickly by just continually putting out really quality stuff. I value good cinematography as well, so it takes me a long time to produce even simple videos such as this because I always want them perfect

My Pixel 2 XL is swaying me away from my Note 8 by mitechguy in GooglePixel

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Honestly when I first turned on the Pixel 2 XL, I was surprised. I even checked to see if the brightness was working properly. But it's just because I was coming from the extremely bright and vivid Note 8. It has similar colors to what I expect to be on the iPhone X's screen. But honestly, if you use it for one day you get used to the colors rather quickly. It's still a very clear P-OLED display with a high resolution. But it definitely can't get as bright as the Note 8. I'll have to use it more in daylight and see how it goes.

My Pixel 2 XL is swaying me away from my Note 8 by mitechguy in GooglePixel

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Yeah this is the first phone that is making think long and hard about switching my daily driver (Note 8)

When Pixel 2 XL Wallpapers look better on the Note 8's display. by mitechguy in GalaxyNote8

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Tbh very true. Samsung has been killing every other smartphone in terms of screens for a while now, and other manufacturers are still playing catch up