Google Already Looking Into Pixel 2 XL Screen Burn-In Reports
There is no doubt, Google successfully launched its flagship smartphone in an impressive fashion. Less than a month later, however, the device seems to have found itself on the problematic side of things.
According to The Verge, reports of the Pixel 2 XL showing signs of burn-in started to swirl online over the weekend. Burn-ins happen when a part of a smartphone's display shows the same image for a significant amount of time that it causes a "ghost image," which can be seen the moment the user shifts the screen to show something else.
Android Central explained that burn-ins are one of the more common issues among smartphones that feature OLED panels. Normally, burn-ins appear after several months of use, which is not the case in the Pixel 2, should it be proven to be a case of burn-in.
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The first burn-in report involving the Pixel 2 XL was posted over the weekend by Twitter user Alex Dobie. Dobie posted a picture of his device, showing what looked like a notable case of OLED burn-in. He also wrote that he had only been using the device "after maybe 7 days of full-time use."
In turn, Google has reportedly started to look into the matter to determine the true nature of the complaints. "The Pixel 2 XL screen has been designed with an advanced POLED technology, including QHD+ resolution, wide color gamut, and high contrast ratio for natural and beautiful colors and renderings," said a Google spokesperson to The Verge.
"We put all of our products through extensive quality testing before launch and in the manufacturing of every unit. We are actively investigating this report," the spokesperson added.
Despite the looming concern, the Pixel 2 did not fail to impress when it came to the power and prowess of its camera. Just days after its launching, Google published a number of unedited photos that were taken using the Pixel 2's camera. The pictures were taken using the "original quality" feature and were showcased using different compositions.
The images were presented using compositions like moving objects, landscapes, low-light shots, and the Portrait shooting mode, Android Authority reported.
