Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Pixel 2 XL

Josh puts the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and Google Pixel 2 XL head to head, focusing on the design, battery life, software enhancements and camera performance between these two hard-hitting contenders for daily driver status.

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[AndroidAuthority]

Sharpen your pitchforks! We're putting the Pixel 2 up against the Galaxy S9, and no one is coming out of this comparison unscathed. Which do you prefer?

ALSO: You all are right, the Pixel 2 XL does have IP67 certification, I misspoke and honestly it slipped my mind when I sat down to talk about it. Thanks, all! :)
-JV

[RaianNSX]

You said there is no IP certification but it is IP67 rated

[ThorTheGiant]

I recently moved to Pixel 2xl from Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and I could not be happier. I love the Pixel. The phone is amazing. Cameras are next level. Those front facing stereo speakers are where it's at.

[mostafahere]

I'd like to have a phone with apple processor, headphone jack, samsung screen and pixel 2 xl camera and software

[ReggieWallace]

"no IP certification on the Pixel" ... incorrect 🤷🏽‍♂️

[KaloloWhip]

"The Pixel 2 XL doesn't have the glass-on-glass design and because of that there is no IP certification"

It's IP67 rated and you don't need a glass on glass design to make a phone water resistant, my good sir 🤔

[bardamoszecronstarog]

I moved from the Nexus 5 to the iPhone 8+. Wasn’t sure if I am going to like it, but changing things up has given me a different and likable experience.

[hundio]

The pixel 2 xl would be perfect if google didnt remove the the headphone jack, adding expandable storage and have wireless charging. Thats why Im getting the s9+

[sclifton]

Thank God a respectable actual review comparison between the two devices and not another friggin camera comparison video.

[XgilPlay]

Does the Samsung Galaxy S9 confuse a headphone for a charger? No? Then that by itself makes it better.

[MrEnterainment]

Joshua, you really have made your videography skills better over the years! Your videos seem a lot cleaner than before!

[LowLightVideos]

4:25 - The S9+ is great for battery even with everything cranked up. Less than 50% and it figures I'll get over 8 hours more (if I quit playing with it).

The newer processor saves power.

I discover something hidden every day - Found free McAfee Virus Scan today.

The VR Gear is a great addition - didn't realize it was Oculus until I opened the box ...

Expensive but if it's still a thing a half dozen years from now then it's money saved!

[hpit]

Software vs hardware! The screen and the headphone jack win for me

[sietse]

I kinda feel like the Pixel 2 (XL) should be compared with the S8 (Plus) or Note 8 (Which probably has been done) instead of the 9 series. For the S9 and the note 9 I would wait for the Pixel 3 to compare them.

[crismeman]

A phone with headphone jack and storage expansion will always be my first choice..and ip68 has huge difference with ip67..

[abdurrahmanalchoughri]

The s7 was praised
what was it then
It was an iterative upgrade too
S7 vs s6              s9 vs s8
IP68                     20% thicker glass
MicroSD              400gb MicroSD
dual pixel             dual aperature
F1.7                       F1.5
Refined edge      slimmer bottom bezel
-Faster                     -A LOT FASTER
-More comfy grip   -more comfy 
Fingerprint unlock
-4GB RAM                -6GB RAM

I have brought the equivalent features to the s7

[felw]

@6:25 at first glace the image from the pixel 2 looks really nice, but what's happening near his ear?

[BertTirona]

I upgraded my Nexus 6P to the S9+. I love the speed and the camera that the Samsung brings. Too bad it was hard to get the Pixel 2 XL here in the Philippines, I would have wanted to continue my full Google experience. Great video AA, JV!

[martinshaff]

Have had my Pixel 2 XL since December. Am very happy with it, by the way it is IP67, which is good enough for me. Don't need wireless charging IMHO and battery lasts forever. I came from Samsung world. Totally love stock Android. Won't be going back anytime soon, even if given one for free. The camera rocks! Bixby bleh. You can tell Google Assistant to take a selfie too. It's much more intuitive. Display on myv Pixel 2 XL is just fine. Thanks for reviewing too show my pick of Pixel 2 XL was the correct pick.

[netnoone]

Definetly s9+
Edit: i have no idea what everypne is talking about😂😂 also i say samsung because i like their skin and feel of the phone