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Google Pixel 2 64 GB Black Factory Unlocked Renewed
Last Updated: June 12, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.9
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Software Platform
79android, unlocked, apps, google pixel 2, bootloader
+68%
-32%
" ... The feature I like most about this phone is the Google Call screening. ... "
" ... I've always LOVED Google's phones and this one is the best I've had yet! ... "
" ... I'm not much of a picture taker but the photos are amazing and make me want to finally use social media other than Facebook. ... I think most of all I enjoy the total integration with Google. ... It feels fast and simple, yet gives you the option to customize even the most insignificant of details, like what Google does when you tell it you just got home from work. ... "
" ... I loved the google Pixel xl so much I upgraded to the Google Pixel 2. ... "
" ... The battery life is incredible even through many intense apps. ... "
" ... Thanks Google for the great phone and thanks to the retailer for providing a quality product. ... "
" ... Software is fastest I have ever seen ... "
" ... I was planning on buying the Pixel 2 on Google's website until I saw that it was being sold on Amazon for $100 less. ... "
Device Compatibility
78phones, iphone, refurbished, renewed, device
+69%
-31%
" ... Guess that's what I get for buying a "renewed" phone ... "
" ... I am so glad I went with this phone. ... "
" ... Two basically brand new phones for 200.0 dollars what a great deal. ... "
" ... I like the phone. ... "
" ... I am loving my new phone! ... "
" ... The phone is nice and easy to use, even though I've never had an Android phone before (my last 2 phones have been iPhone 6s.) ... One thing I didn't expect was that I can transfer my iphone's information to this phone during setup. ... "
" ... So far the phone works perfectly. ... "
" ... I absolutely love this phone. ... "
Battery Life
77life, charge, battery life, lasts, capacity
+52%
-48%
" ... Like all, battery never lasts long enough ... "
" ... The phone has an ok battery life with constant use. ... "
" ... The battery life is incredible even through many intense apps. ... "
" ... Not up to Amazon refurbished standards from the past when I got a phone that was in perfect condition and had over 90% battery life. ... "
" ... battery life last long and charging is fast ... "
" ... The battery fully charged lasts for maybe 4 hours and that is just with text messages. ... I love the phone and how it functions but with a constant dead battery that you can't replace I'd go with something else ... "
" ... Battery condition, so far, seems good. ... "
" ... Awesome camera and phone, battery could last little longer though but is fine. ... "
Charging
56charging, charge, came, usb c, usb
+45%
-55%
" ... It did not come with any of the original charger or headphones. ... "
" ... However, when I tried to charge it, I couldn't get a connection. ... "
" ... Just received my phone and cannot transfer data from my old one as there was no quick adaptor in the box, only charging cable and plug. ... "
" ... Charger doesn't work and phone has a broken chipped out piece in the corner ... "
" ... The only Like New thing about this purchase was the charging cable and brick. ... "
" ... my phone at a full charge dies in 30-45 minutes, and it also dies at 20% charge . ... "
" ... The only complaint I have so far is that the charging box does not work. ... "
" ... I bought this phone in October and the charging port was a little loose. ... After the 3 month warranty, the audio no longer worked from the port and 6 months later the phone no longer takes a charge. ... "
Screen Protection
55scratches, pixel 2, screen protector, phone, scratch
+49%
-51%
" ... the most obvious being the hairline cracks in the weak points of the phone. ... "
" ... The screen on this phone was terrible. ... "
" ... The screen was coming off of the phone. ... "
" ... I was shocked that a renewed supposedly phone was covered in small scratches. ... "
" ... Bought a used pixel 2 ~1 year ago and broke it by accident but otherwise no problems. ... "
" ... I understand that this is supposed to be a refurbished device, but it the screen had scratches all over, as well as the casing of the phone having dents and scuffs all around it. ... As if the cosmetic issue wasn't enough, the screen itself starting flickering after being on for just TWO days. ... "
" ... When I pulled the phone out of the bag, I noticed a thick glass screen protector which was applied off-center and with dust underneath. ... After removing the screen protector it was clear that this was applied in an attempt to obscure the damage to the screen. ... "
" ... Today the phone screen stopped responding at all. ... "
Product Reliability
54months, defective, year, working, two weeks
+50%
-50%
" ... Mine came as the wrong provider and sure you could land upon one that works for yours but i've now wasted two weeks on just trying to replace my battery cancer old phone. ... "
" ... This product was shipped to me unusable. ... "
" ... Stopped working after 4 month. ... "
" ... Started about two weeks after the end of the support period. ... "
" ... The back camera stopped working after only 4 months of usage. ... "
" ... The phone just stopped working after a little over 2 months, don't waste your money. ... Nothing happened to it, it just stopped working, I even had a LifeProof case on it and it just wouldn't turn on anymore. ... "
" ... My phone died the day after the Warrenton expired. ... "
" ... It broke as soon as I got it. ... "
Display Clarity
45pixel 2, phone, scratch, burn, scratches
+64%
-36%
" ... I was lucky enough to get a unit with an excellent battery, and nearly pristine cosmetics, especially the glass of the screen. ... "
" ... I purchased used pixel 2 and was hesitant. ... "
" ... Otherwise, body and screen are flawless. ... "
" ... I needed a new phone because my old Google phone screen was cracked and I was getting ready to make a memorable trip to San Francisco and wanted to have some Great photos to remember my trip by. ... "
" ... I love the larger screen. ... "
" ... The pixel 2 itself is great, but is not much of a change from the pixel 1, and a lot of money when new. ... "
" ... I used to triage all incoming items from front screen, now I have to get in and process them, has to be a better way. ... "
" ... The screen is flawless, no image burn or color shift. ... "
Price
39price, money, value, waste, worth
+79%
-21%
" ... Took the risk of the "refreshed" route and paid the price. ... "
" ... If the phone lasts a while it will still be a good purchase for the money. ... "
" ... For the money I don't think you can beat it ... "
" ... For the price tag that is has, people may be skeptical as to how good the pixel 2 really is. ... "
" ... Amazing phone for the price. ... Can’t believe this was the price of such a nice phone. ... "
" ... Does what you need for a cheap price tag ... "
" ... Just got my phone yesterday - and the price on this already went down $10 bucks- Lame ... "
" ... The Pixel 2 offers better performance than many phones in the $300-$400 dollar range. ... While the Pixel 2 is not a perfect phone, it's an excellent deal for the price. ... Very happy with what I got for a hundred bucks. ... "
Camera
33phone, amazing, photo, wonderful, pixel
+91%
-9%
" ... Wonderful interface, breathtaking camera, and the Google AI is unmatched. ... "
" ... The camera technology is AMAZING and it will basically fix any photo you accidentally screw up yourself. ... "
" ... I really like the camera and light design. ... "
" ... The camera has some kind of magical software that makes every photo look amazing. ... "
" ... Taking more pictures now that I have a great camera phone. ... "
" ... Camera is better than any newer model you'll get for a similar price. ... "
" ... Great camera and processing power. ... "
" ... The camera has excellent quality and I love that it has multiple settings. ... "
Marketplace
32amazon, buy, renewed, recommend, purchase
+59%
-41%
" ... Phone is basically as described. ... "
" ... I don’t normally leave comments but the seller made this right. ... Product as described. ... "
" ... I am very happy with this purchase and would buy from this seller again. ... But this seller is legit. ... "
" ... Very happy with this purchase, and received on time. ... "
" ... Awesome product and great seller ... "
" ... We will definitely purchase from this seller again. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... The seller should note that in the description. ... "
Delivery
29arrived, came, phone, received, new
+93%
-7%
" ... Arrived with everything I needed. ... "
" ... It came in pristine condition. ... "
" ... It came in great condition. ... "
" ... I am satisfied with what arrived. ... "
" ... When it arrived it was immaculate. ... "
" ... I received the following: ... "
" ... Other than that it is in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
Build Quality
27scratches, looks, new, damage, wear
+63%
-37%
" ... Feels and looks new! ... "
" ... Treated very sophisticated very very . ... "
" ... I really like this phone but I broke my previous one. ... "
" ... I really appreciate that the supplier also pre installed protective safety glass, since I'm so accident prone. ... "
" ... This was purchased for my nephew who broke his phone . ... "
" ... No damage experienced. ... "
" ... Came in a fancy box with magnetic catches. ... "
" ... This phone looks really good for the price it has no scratches on the back or the front. ... "
Returns
26refund, returning, back, returned, full refund
+19%
-81%
" ... I returned the phone for a refund. ... "
" ... Will be returning both, as they are unusable. ... "
" ... My phone died the day after the Warrenton expired. ... "
" ... Will be returning this disappointment. ... "
" ... Had to return and order something else. ... "
" ... It's a shame, but was issued a full refund when I returned. ... "
" ... I decided to return it only 5 hours after I received it. ... "
" ... Is there a way I can get my money back? ... "
Apps
21google, software, app, phone, battery life
+57%
-43%
" ... The battery life is incredible even through many intense apps. ... "
" ... I also have most of my files and info on Gmail and Google Drive both for work and personal so the switch was much needed! ... Since most of my files are on Google Drive, I was able to switch everything over easily. ... "
" ... The only problems I have encountered are battery life and camera quality through different apps such as Snapchat and Instagram- (disclaimer: I'm on my phone a lot so I don't expect my battery will last as long as others) The average battery life is about 5 hours and 15 minutes on a 100% charge . ... "
" ... For additional edits, google's Snapseed app on Playstore is fantastic. ... (Set it to None, and use the google Search icon instead.) ... There are a bunch more choices under Gallery, but you have to provide your phone or email to access these. ... Once all updates are done, if you want to learn more about the phone's features, it is better to google on "pixel 3" instead of pixel 2. ... "
" ... I think most of all I enjoy the total integration with Google. ... "
" ... I managed to upload everything from my "old" Google phone to this phone no problem. ... "
" ... Software is fastest I have ever seen ... "
" ... Most importantly, I've had no problems with the hardware or software failing on me and I was able to easily update to Android 9. ... "
Defective Delivery
17condition, scratches, defective, new, arrived
+59%
-41%
" ... I was seriously SHOCKED when I saw the quality of the phone upon opening the box. ... "
" ... No issues no scratches. ... "
" ... No scratches/dings. ... "
" ... Arrived in great condition, no scratches or anything. ... "
" ... It arrived in great condition and looked brand new. ... "
" ... It came in pristine condition. ... "
" ... The phone was like new condition. ... "
" ... Luckily when the phone came in it was in perfect condition without any scratches or defects! ... "
SIM
17card, phone, sim card, one, unlocked
+41%
-59%
" ... Find your own sim card tool. ... When you realize it's not unlocked, download the Google Fi app to use sim card-less activation and port your number over. ... "
" ... No sim key. ... "
" ... The second would not allow the use of the e-Sim card, and therefore would not recognize a mobile network. ... "
" ... received with 92% and at the end of the day with all updating and testing, I still had around 50% left (no SIM, WiFi only) which was pretty impressive for 2 year old battery if you ask me. ... "
" ... it can't read SIM cards. ... "
" ... Came with a sim card jammed into the slot without a trey completely making the phone useless. ... "
" ... The only reason this gets more than one star, is because after I purchased a Sim card tray, and a proper phone charger, the phone works perfectly. ... "
" ... Upon doing this the SIM card holder popped out but it was broken. ... It would not hold the SIM card since it was broken ... "
Design
17new, like, phone, works, look
+88%
-12%
" ... This phone looks really good for the price it has no scratches on the back or the front. ... "
" ... Looks and works like new. ... "
" ... I love it it is cheap and looks and function s like new ... "
" ... However, great as this phone is, next time I think I'll look at swappa first. ... "
" ... In the description of the phone, it says "Product works and looks like new". ... "
" ... No scratches/dings/marks- looks new! ... "
" ... Looks all right. ... "
" ... Also looks and works like new! ... "
Overall performance
14phone, works, pixel 2, performance, processor
+100%
" ... This phone still has a powerful GPU so its definitely worth it. ... "
" ... Works great, 64 bit o.s. ... "
" ... Sent out extremely fast and exactly as described. ... "
" ... This phone is blazing fast! ... "
" ... Performance is fantastic and photo quality is amazing! ... "
" ... Overall surprised I like that it lite and fast. ... "
" ... I've owned the iPhone XR as well and the Pixel 2 with it's Snapdragon 835 blows it away. ... "
" ... Outstanding phone super fast and nice ... "
Ease of Use
13phone, user friendly, set, samsung, new
+100%
" ... Set up of the new carrier was easy. ... "
" ... But the phone is fast and super user friendly . ... "
" ... Love this phone had it about a week now texting is a little harder due to the letter size but it's easy to adjust to from a Samsung Galaxy j7 ... "
" ... Wonderful phone and really easy to set up. ... "
" ... Setup was surprisingly easy. ... "
" ... It is easy to navigate and in nearly perfect condition. ... "
" ... Came almost brand new and already factory reset, easy to set up. ... "
" ... It's a very easy adjustment going from the Samsung Galaxy series to this. ... "
Call quality
12calls, call, hear, work, speaker
+25%
-75%
" ... I can't make or receive call audio on it though. ... "
" ... I placed calls and Emails to the company, trying to get this fixed, to no avail. ... "
" ... After hours and hours of talking on the phone with verizon support, they couldn't get it activated so I took it to the Verizon store. ... "
" ... It is very annoying to hear that tapping noise. ... "
" ... but it's extremely faint and only noticeable when you first turn the phone on and have a white background. ... "
" ... I have to answer phone calls using the speaker. ... "
" ... My vibrate call and message function doesn't work either. ... I call shenanigans. ... "
" ... Also no headphone jack which means I can only make calls if paired to a bluetooth headset. ... "
Cables
11came, box, looked, cord, brand new
+45%
-55%
" ... If I plug the cord into a different box it works but the box that came with it does not work at all. ... "
" ... It came in a generic box, in a thin bubble-wrap bag with a generic charger/cable rattling around loose in the box. ... "
" ... I'd constantly find myself grabbing a cable and plugging it in every so often throughout the day because it was nearly dead. ... "
" ... Tried with a couple cords, and none would work. ... "
" ... The only Like New thing about this purchase was the charging cable and brick. ... "
Ports
11usb c, included, c, adapter, usb c cable
+45%
-55%
" ... I wiggled the port, maybe I didn't insert well enough, I hear crackling and stuff. ... so I looked at USB C port. ... "
" ... It wiggles on the bottom of the phone and clearly doesn't sit well with the phone charger port. ... "
" ... The port is unable to read the sims card at all making it useless. ... "
" ... I bought this phone in October and the charging port was a little loose. ... "
" ... The included charger is an Asus USB Type A to Type C charger and cable. ... "
Sound Quality
10sound, camera, video, quality, ok
+60%
-40%
" ... Camera quality is truly amazing, the speakers are quite loud, and overall speed and performance is top notch. ... "
" ... Sound from the stereo speakers is excellent and, of course, front firing. ... "
" ... Video includes sound! ... "
" ... Live this phone dual speakers make for amazing sound quality. ... "
" ... I love the front facing stereo speakers. ... They sound nice and clear. ... "
Fingerprint
9sensor, fingerprint reader, time, scratch, reader
+44%
-56%
" ... And the fingerprint reader doesn't read fingerprints ... "
" ... Phone arrived with big scratch on touch id sensor because of that touch id is not working, very disappointed. ... "
" ... The fingerprint reader I find awkward to use, and the passcode requires touching an enter key ... "
" ... The finger print reader works about half the time. ... "
" ... Finger print reader didn't work MOST of the time. ... "
Cleaning
9phone, clean, wiped, time, speakers
+33%
-67%
" ... Phone speakers caked with dust. ... "
" ... I already wiped away the gunk on the back but the burn in on the screen is noticeable. ... "
" ... renewed means they took an abused item and wiped it off with a cloth. ... "
" ... This phone is a mess! ... "
" ... I had to add 4 fingerprints of each finger I used for it to work at all. ... "
Size
9phone, slim, sleek, love, bought
+89%
-11%
" ... Fast, sturdy, smart, not too bulky. ... "
" ... And I love the slim smaller size. ... "
" ... The phone itself is very small, sleek and light. ... "
" ... I bought this Pixel 2 as a backup phone for travel. ... "
" ... The phone is sleek and easy to hold. ... "
" ... I love the slim design and the navigation of the phone, as well as the size. ... "
" ... Also the Pixel 2 is the perfect size for me, not too big and not too small. ... "
" ... I love the size of it it's a little bit smaller than what I was using so it's easier to hold. ... "
Headphones
8headphone, adapter, really, phone, lack
+25%
-75%
" ... Also no headphone jack which means I can only make calls if paired to a bluetooth headset. ... "
" ... The lack of a headphone jack is a minor announce. ... "
" ... The worst critique I have is the lack of an audio jack and that is all. ... "
" ... It did not come with any of the original charger or headphones. ... "
" ... It included a charging cable, but not a headphone jack adapter. ... The only thing I don't like about this phone is that it doesn't have a headphone jack. ... I do not want to use bluetooth headphones or carry an adapter with me all the time. ... "
Fit
7case, month, apart, sleek, size
+43%
-57%
" ... They said it was a lost / stolen phone. ... "
" ... On January 15th, 2020, the screen of the cell phone went black while it was on a table (it did not fall). ... "
" ... When a phone doesn't stay powered on for more than a few hours until it shuts down by itself, it isn't usable for me. ... "
" ... Waited a month to write the review, in case it fell apart over time. ... It could still fall apart next month, but so far I'm pretty happy I gambled on this refurb. ... "
Setup
6new, easy, transfer, set, phone
+100%
" ... It upgraded to Android 10 as soon as I did my initial setup. ... "
" ... Setup was a breeze, and everyone works as it should. ... "
" ... Set up of the new carrier was easy. ... "
" ... Setup was surprisingly easy. ... "
" ... This is exactly like my old one, and asked me to go through the whole setup process just like a new phone. ... "
" ... One thing I didn't expect was that I can transfer my iphone's information to this phone during setup. ... "
Memory
6user friendly, processor, powerful, memory, google pixel
+100%
" ... but memory and size perfect . ... "
" ... The processor is very powerful and the ram is more than adequate. ... - No expandable memory ... "
" ... I used to have the original Google Pixel 32 GB. ... "
" ... I'm coming from a Samsung S5 so I might be easily impressed, but the camera, functionality, storage space . ... "
" ... Everything is so snappy and good to look at and the amount of memory is something to admire as well ... "
Picture Quality
6picture, see, screen, pictures, amazing
+100%
" ... The photo quality is mind blowing. ... "
" ... Very good picture quality without over-complicating the controls. ... "
" ... Sharp, high quality photos. ... "
" ... It's not a 3 but a 2, and didn't care as the pictures are AMAZING. ... Worth it alone the picture and video quality we get of the kids. ... "
ISP
6model, compatible, use, phone, one
+67%
-33%
" ... I could've gotten the verizon model for $120, or the rootable version for $180. ... "
" ... I have tested for everything including Mobile Hotspot. ... "
" ... I have Cricket Wireless and it was able to connect just fine. ... "
" ... Got it activated with Verizon with no problems. ... "
Comfort
6signs, second, refurbished, month, look
+33%
-67%
" ... Everything else shows wear. ... "
" ... Al have arrived in bad shape. ... "
" ... "look like new, with minimal to no signs of wear" UH NOPE!! ... "
" ... Waited a month to write the review, in case it fell apart over time. ... It could still fall apart next month, but so far I'm pretty happy I gambled on this refurb. ... "
Lagging
5restarts, phone, day
-100%
" ... Instead the touchscreen is faulty and continues to just freeze! ... "
" ... It restarts at random throughout the day. ... "
" ... From the very beginning the phone used to get frozen at least once-twice per day, but it was possible to reboot. ... I couldn't switch off or reboot the phone. ... "
" ... It has stickers on the back, and frequently crashes and restarts. ... "
" ... At that point it requires a reboot. ... "
Features
5features, unlock, accessories
+60%
-40%
" ... All common functions works perfectly. ... "
" ... Love the photo quality of the Pixel 2 and all the surprising features. ... "
" ... Lots of useful features. ... "
Bluetooth
5headphones, first, connects, refurbished, problems
+40%
-60%
" ... Only shortcoming has been the apparently historical issues with Bluetooth. ... Either the hardware or the OS will cause random problems with Bluetooth. ... "
" ... I do not want to use bluetooth headphones or carry an adapter with me all the time. ... "
Storage
5phone, type, tray, size, simcard
+60%
-40%
" ... There is so much storage it is awesome. ... "
" ... without the drawer . ... "
" ... I love the size of it it's a little bit smaller than what I was using so it's easier to hold. ... "
For Travel
4bought, airplane mode, phone
+25%
-75%
" ... As a tip for others with the problem, going into airplane mode still works for now, as long as the camera hasn't already gone black. ... "
" ... At first, it said I had to turn airplane mode off to make a call, but airplane mode wasn't on. ... "
" ... Drained the battery with google maps driving directions, started trip 8am, 3% at 6pm. ... "
Controls
4turn, button, screen
-100%
" ... Check the bottom for the two-tone under the done button. ... "
" ... This phone worked for a day then it would turn on and off without pushing any buttons. ... "
" ... It would turn back on after pressing the power button. ... "
" ... It still rings but has no display. ... "
Color
4much, color, quality, pic, kinda
+75%
-25%
" ... The screen is flawless, no image burn or color shift. ... "
" ... Sharp, high quality photos. ... I like bright-colored pictures, so after taking a pic I can select the "little arrows" icon underneath, to adjust the pic using Auto Adjust and the many other modes. ... "
Data reception
4use, mobile, gsm, cdma, unlocked
+50%
-50%
" ... The page indicates that it is a Verizon phone compatible with Verizon network. ... "
" ... It does will not work as well as a unlocked gsm phone already tried that with a Verizon Samsung note. ... "
Night Photography
4sight, light
+75%
-25%
" ... The night vision is awesome. ... "
" ... The Night Sight feature is fantastic for low light situations. ... And after comparing lots of pix, came to the conclusion Night Sight seems to be always best even when there is plenty of light. ... "
" ... Great in all lighting conditions. ... "
Gaming
3+67%
-33%
" ... The batter life goes hand in had it's good but for my uses like games and stuff tends to drain a little faster but that's to be expected. ... "
" ... We upgraded back then to play a gps game and now to have the newest processor. ... "
For Kids
3+100%
" ... Kid loves it ... "
" ... I bought my son a Pixel 2 so that he could have an additional perk and play Stadia on his phone. ... "
" ... Worth it alone the picture and video quality we get of the kids. ... "
Volume
3speaker
-100%
" ... Volume level was too low, even while volume indication was at the maximum. ... "
" ... Volume and speaker not working properly. ... "
Product As Described
3picture
+100%
" ... Phone is basically as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
Lens
3camera
+33%
-67%
" ... The camera was either scratched, had some dirt or something beneath the lense rendering the camera unusable. ... "
" ... It only can focus on objects 2-4 inches away from lens. ... "
Network
3router, phone, first, connect, rt
+100%
" ... I immediately activated this device on Google Fi and get excellent coverage and outstanding call clarity. ... "
" ... The WiFi calling is a good as cell tower plus I can text WiFi too! ... "
" ... After the router reboots, the wifi connection works fine with the phone after that. ... "
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