https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-x-vs-google-pixel-2-xl/ > Also keep in mind that successors to both phones are coming soon. The next iPhone X is expected to be announced some time in September, while Google is strongly suspected to announce the Pixel 3 and 3 XL in October. So if you can wait a bit longer and want even more options to consider, hold off until October. > The Pixel 2 XL looks a lot like 2016's model, which includes a glass shade and a plastic-coated aluminum body that isn't particularly attractive (though the body does make it less likely to shatter or crack if dropped).