Should I buy a new Essential Phone or a used Pixel XL?

I'm currently on the wait list for the Essential Phone from Amazon deal ($279 total), but I'm also thinking of just getting a used Pixel XL (about $210). Which one is the better option? And which one gets better battery life?

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