http://www.techradar.com/news/google-pixel-2-and-google-pixel-2-xl-reportedly-have-staggered-release-dates

The Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL launch date is October 4, but these two phones will have wildly different release dates, according to a new report.

While the Pixel 2 will ship to customers on Thursday, October 19, the Pixel 2 XL won't reach its first buyers until Wednesday, November 15, reports VentureBeat, citing a person familiar with Google’s release plans.