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Joining the ranks of the Pixel C and Chromebook Pixel are Google's new Pixel phones. We're reviewing the smaller 5in Pixel here, but you can read our separate Pixel XL review if you're after a bigger phone. See also: Best phones 2016. Also see: Best Bla...
The Pixel has plenty going for it: it's small, well built, speedy and has excellent cameras. It also supports Google's Daydream VR headset and runs the plain version of Android 7 – complete with Google Assistant - and will get timely updates. But it isn't...
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Black Friday deal: The Black Fridays deals extravaganze reaches its long fingers into all corners of retail, including the mobile phone industry, and the latest, greatest deal knocks a huge chunk off the price of two of the best Android handsets around. B...
Google's two Pixel phones mark a major move, not only for the company itself but also for the technology industry as a whole. Both are brilliant smartphones that entirely justify their place at the industry's top table. They have a great screens, good bat...
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For years, Google chose to partner with manufacturers to create handsets showing off the purest form of Android, with the latest innovations highlighted by the best hardware. This was what the Nexus range was all about. But this lead to at least a few com...
Design quality is superb, stock Android runs very smoothly, sharp and bright screen...
More expensive than Nexus phones, no manual camera controls...
The Google Pixel is the best Android experience available right now. For the first time we get to see exactly what Google has in mind for hardware design and features. Google is completely in control, and you can tell. Everything is tight, refined and pol...
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Fantastic camera, Has the latest version of Android, Fast performance...
Dull design, No dust- or water-resistance...
A fantastic camera inside the dullest phone there is – Google's Pixel phone is great, but not without its flaws...
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Although I have managed to reform my ways quite a bit lately, at heart I am a person that switches phones so regularly it borders on obsession. The long succession of Android phones I was convinced would tick all the boxes never really lived up to the exp...
For years Android users have been crying out for something truly top of the line. Many of those same users baulked at the prospect of paying the prices that Google pegged though it is obviously the Pixel is worth every penny. Some users may still not have...
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Simply put, the Pixel is a premium smartphone through-and-through; with very few exceptions, its hardware rivals that of the industry-leading flagships it's priced to compete with.Incredible performance and intelligent software integration The Pixel's Sna...
This is usually the point where I editorialize my recommendation based on the readers' preference of operating system; I usually point people in a certain direction of depending on whether or not they prefer Apple or Android.RelatedHow the Google Pixel st...
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Buy the Pixel Phone now from Google StoreBuy the Pixel Phone now from Google StoreSamsung Galaxy S7 vs Sony Xperia Z5 - which is best?Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) reviewSamsung Galaxy Note 7 reviewBest upcoming phones 2017...
Fantastic camer, Has the latest version of Androi, Fast performance...
Too expensiv, No dustor waterresistanc, Dull design...
A fantastic camera inside the dullest phone there is – Google's Pixel phone is great, but not without its flaws...
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Thanks to Braintree for supporting our channel. To learn more, go to Subscribe! Order your Google Pixel today! Try Amazon Prime FREE for 30 Days & Support Tech of Tomorrow! Don't forget to check out the website! Check us out on Facebook! Stay updated on T...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
2016-12-12 02:15:29
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For over 9 years, Apple have shown that when you are in charge of designing both hardware and software to work in harmony, you will always create a greater experience and create devices that just work. After years of releasing devices under the Nexus umbr...
Headphone Jack, Amazing camera, Android Nougat OS, Google Assistant built in...
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The Pixel is a great phone - a truly amazing piece of kit. Google have done it again by producing the only Android capable of tempting me over from iOS.Is it worth the upgrade from a Nexus 5X or 6P? I don't know. If what you're after is something shiny an...
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It was inevitable but it looks like the Google Pixel is the latest smartphone to get torture tested in the video below. Done by the folks at JerryRigEverything the tests include scratch and bend tests along with a lighter test as well. Check it out for yo...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note7 fiasco is bittersweet for Google.What was potentially one of the biggest-selling Android devices was canned just two months after going on sale. But despite 2.5 million Android phones being pulled off the market, this also creates...
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Google has finally launched an own-brand smartphone, the Pixel, to challenge Apple head on and provide a premium Android experience with the hardware tailored to the software by the people who actually make it..The new smartphone succeeds Google's Nexus l...
great camera, good screen, a day's battery life, Android 7.1 Nougat, Google Assistant, great fingerprint scanner...
not waterproof, no expandable memory, no frontfacing speakers, no wireless charging, expensive...
The Pixel is an interesting device. A phone designed by Google, the maker of Android. The software side is top notch: the smoothest, newest and best optimised version of Android available at the moment and most probably into the future, what with rapid up...
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The Pixel smartphone isn't Google's first smartphone but it is certainly the best Google has produced and a worthy competitor for the smartphones in the top tier of the market.There are two Pixel phones in the family – the Pixel with a 5-inch display and...
Build quality, fast, slick Android operating system, excellent camera, long battery life...
Not waterproof, no microSD card slot, expensive...
The Google Pixel is without a doubt the best phone Google has produced – and also one of the best Android devices around. It offers a number of new features you simply won't find on other Android smartphones and, with the power of the Google juggernaut b...
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Google's Pixel smartphone has launched in Canada and we have one to giveaway, courtesy from our friends at Bell.The Google Pixel features a 5-inch AMOLED display, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 32GB of internal storage, 4GB of RAM, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8...
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Google's new Pixel and Pixel XL will be on sale from 8am on 20 October from Telstra, JB Hi-Fi and online at Google Store. What is it and why all the hype?Pixel/XL is Google's first smartphone. But what about the Nexus I hear you ask? Nexus is/was a brand...
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After years of refusing to engage Apple on its own terms, Google has finally stepped up and released a direct, first-party competitor to the iPhone. Following the now-retired mid-range Nexus line, the new device - branded the Google Pixel - is firmly in t...
Android 7.1 and Pixel Launcher are speedy and slick, Bestinclass camera, Attractive and userfriendly...
Google Assistant has limited uses, No expandable storage or waterproofing, Expensive...
Look past the disappointing Google Assistant, and the Pixel is a highly capable premium flagship. It's not quite as good as its main rivals on paper, and it's missing some fan-favourite features, but we're inclined to forgive it thanks to its slick and...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2016-12-12 02:15:29
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Nexus is dead. Pixel is king. Say hello to the Google Pixel, a handset ushering in a new era of the search giant's smartphone range.It arrives alongside the larger (and even more expensive) Google Pixel XL, as the firm doubles up on devices for another...
Supremely smooth performance, Bright, colorful full HD display, Comfortable onehanded use...
Battery life could be better, Assistant yet to realize potential, Expensive...
The Google Pixel is an excellent flagship phone that's only let down by mediocre battery life and the still-developing Assistant. If you can stomach the price point, the Pixel is a breath of fresh Google air in a world of Android over-complication...
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Despite the amount of shade Google threw at Apple during its Pixel launch event, its handsets are remarkably similar to its rival's.Moving away from the Nexus brand, Google has designed and manufactured its first in-house handsets - the Pixel and Pixel XL...
Google Assistant is fantastic, unlimited storage and advanced camera controls...
Hardware feels cheaper than it is, battery life is good but not great...
WIRED Android fans will have a lot to love about the Pixel and Pixel XL. They bring some nice touches and useful features to good-quality, albeit not great quality, hardware. Battery life on the Pixel is ok, and will certainly outdo older Android m...
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Google built a phone. For real this time.AU Editor's Note: Since Google's Daydream View VR headset won't be available in Australia until November, we've kept any mention of it out of this review entirely. Stay tuned for a proper review of Google's own VR...
Pixel Launcher is a godsend, Excellent camera processing, Beautiful display and battery performance...
Expensive, suffers Australia Tax, No waterproofing or microSD storage, No Really Blue available in Oz...
Yes. If you're looking for a phone that distils the absolute best of Google — world-beating search smarts, excellent language processing, beautiful photos, a huge suite of online services and all of that wrapped up in persistent online cloud storage, with...
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Google's Pixel is exactly what the Android ecosystem needs to compete with the iPhone in the high-end smartphone space in terms of quality, performance and reliability.The device is a finely tuned, reliable melding of hardware and software, a strategy App...
Sleek looking and feels high-end, Google Assistant is great, Circular skin adds a level of polish to Android, Reliable melding of hardware and software...
Expensive, especially in Canada, Not water resistant, Design may be too simple for some, Second opinion, Igor Bonifacic, The Pixel is the five-inch smartphone I've been waiting for Google to make since I first dipped my toes into the Android ecosystem wit...
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Looking for an Android phone on the smaller side? There aren't a lot of options that pack high-end specifications — that's often saved for the phones with bigger displays.Google's new Pixel smartphones are taking a cue from Apple and Samsung, offering two...
Stellar performance, Superb camera, Bright AMOLED display, Feels high-end and polished, 24/7 support...
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Yes. We've come to enjoy the design on the back of the smartphone, and more importantly, Android is better than ever on the Pixel. Assistant will also continue to get better and better, and you won't find performance issues on this phone, either. If you'r...
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Android has always been a mess.Its greatest strength — the openness and ability for any phone maker to adopt and modify the software for free — is also its greatest weakness. It has caused fragmentation, spotty or missed updates, and major security concer...
The Pixel is the best of Android and the best alternative to the iPhone. It's also just a first step as Google accelerates its hardware ambitions and takes development seriously for the first time. Google is finally ready to push Android forward and do it...
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Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeThis Google Pixel review takes a look at Google's new Android smartphone. As far as mobile phone reviews go, this is one of the most important of the year, as the Google Pixel is the first phone t...
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Welcome to the party Google. Sure, the search giant's been a dominant force in the smartphone space for years with its ever-present Android OS. Heck, its Nexus phones even gained huge swathes of support. But this is different. This, the shiny new Google P...
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Hands-on with Google Pixel: Better than a Nexus? Google Pixel price: £599 – £699 Google Pixel release date: 20 October While the Pixel XL might be the flashier of the two new smartphones just announced by Google, it's the smaller Pixel that is the more ex...
Stunning camera, The best version of Android, Good size for one-handed use, Super fast...
Expensive, Back panel prone to scratches, Would like more storage options...
Google Pixel – Battery Life While the battery on the Google Pixel is good, it obviously isn't quite as impressive as the one featured in the larger Pixel XL. While the Pixel XL can easily make it through a day and comfortably into the next, the Pixel is m...
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Google has a new phone. Two new phones, actually — a 5-inch Pixel and a 5.5-inch Pixel XL — that are packed to the brim with brand new software from the tech giant, including a new Google Assistant that takes the fight to Apple's Siri, a camera that is ap...
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Google has taken the lid off the first in its new line of first-party devices. Having officially retired the Nexus range, the new devices are known as Pixels, with the larger variant unofficially nicknamed the Pixel XL. With some impressive specs and high...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2016-12-12 02:15:29
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Google launched its Nexus line of smartphones in Fall-2015 and they were received very well. The Nexus 6P is still, a year later, one of the best smartphones out there with brilliant camera tech and a fantastic unimetal body manufactured by Huawei.A year...
Good build quality, Android N, Google Allo on tap...
Pixel and Pixel XL have the processing power you would need to be best in class. The 4GB RAM is the perfect size to ramp up the power of Qualcomm’s latest processor the 821 and all that is within its might and the camera looks good and unlimited storage o...
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hungrygeeks.ph Updated:
2016-12-12 02:15:29
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With one day left before Google unveils their latest smartphone, UK retailer Carphone Warehouse unfortunately leaked the pictures and specifications of the new Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones.CW's website pretty much revealed everything about the ne...
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Buy the Pixel Phone now from Google StoreBuy the Pixel Phone now from Google Store...
Fantastic camera, Has the latest version of Android, Fast performance...
Dull design, No dust- or water-resistance...
It's certainly a welcome concession, but even this and the quality of its camera aren't quite enough to persuade me that the Pixel or the Pixel XL are better buys than their main rivals. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge aren't just faster than the Pixel...
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The Google Pixel is the first smartphone after the Nexus program that the company started many years ago. Google's approach to the Pixel line is still somewhat similar but it's also obvious that the company is aiming at the flagship category. With more co...
Latest Android Nougat out of the box, Impressive performance, Great camera...
No expandable storage, Expensive, Average battery life...
Simple yet elegant; raw yet powerful. This is what the Google Pixel represents. If the iPhone is a great product that came out from the harmonious union between the hardware and software, Google has made the same achievement with the Pixel. Nice, simple d...
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Coming from my Part 1 of this now 3-part Google Pixel review, this is Part 2 where I'm dedicating a whole post just on the biggest selling point of the Pixel – the camera and image quality.Although I'd be happy to keep admiring the exterior. Hmmm…OK, here...
I am lucky (?) that I have not faced any issues with the Pixel's camera at all. In fact, I wasn't even aware of these issues until I was researching for this review.Therefore, my experience with the camera on the Pixel is largely positive. In fact, so goo...
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At the end of 2016 however, Google decided to kill off the Nexus name. While this might seem like a rather extreme move, the company's next flagship phones - the Pixel and large-screen Pixel XL - are Nexus devices in all but name. What has changed this ti...
Google's previous Nexus devices were excellent, and combined impressive tech with a pure Android experience, making them the phones of choice for seriously dedicated fans of the OS. However, they were rarely perfect in every way, with aspects like camera...
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First smartphone dinisenyo sa pamamagitan ng Google mula sa simula ticks maraming mga kahon, ngunit ito ay hindi lubos ang stellar mundo pamalo ang ilan ay maaaring asahanAng artikulong ito na may pamagat na “pagsusuri Google Pixel: isang iPhone beater ng...
mahusay na camera, magandang screen, buhay ng baterya sa isang araw, Android 7.1 nugat, Google Assistant, mahusay fingerprint scanner...
hindi tinatagusan ng tubig, no expandable memory, walang harap-nakaharap sa mga nagsasalita, walang wireless charging, mahal, Ang pagsusuri ng mga mas malalaking Google Pixel XL na may isang 5.5in screen, ang smartphone na nakikipagkumpitensya sa mga iPho...
Pixel ay isang kawili-wiling device. Isang telepono na dinisenyo sa pamamagitan ng Google, May-lalang sa Android. Ang software side ay nangunguna: ang smoothest, pinakabago at pinakamahusay na-optimize na bersyon ng Android available sa sandaling ito at p...
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devontechsupport.com Updated:
2017-05-20 04:52:22
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Nexus is dead. Pixel is king. Say hello to the Google Pixel, a handset ushering in a new era of the search giant's smartphone range.It arrives alongside the larger (and even more expensive) Google Pixel XL, as the firm doubles up on devices for another y...
The Google Pixel is a solid smartphone, but it takes a different direction to previous Nexus handsets. Its loftier price point means it's now under real pressure to perform extremely well in all respects, and it remains to be seen if it can live up to its...
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High-end phones are getting so good it's often hard to recommend one over the other. Different people want different things from their phones; the best camera, the fastest processor, the best display, the best deal. Yet when a phone as gorgeous as the Sa...
These phones run close on features, performance, battery life, price and everything in between.If you want bleeding edge design, you should get the Galaxy S8. The Infinity edge display is one of the best displays on a smartphone ever, and the near bezel-l...
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LG has recently announced its new G6 flagship smartphone, one that will no doubt soon be vying for the title of best Android phone 2017. This brings it into competition with some heavyweight rivals, not least of which is Google's own hardware. So how does...
If you want the cleanest and purest vision of an Android device then the Pixel or Pixel XL remain the best choice right now. Both devices feature excellent hardware and usability, plus you know that they will be bang up to date for the next couple of year...
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Galaxy Note 7 woes aside, Samsung has been on a roll in 2016 with a refreshed Galaxy S7 line-up. Google, meanwhile, hopes to put the squeeze on one of the year's top sellers with the upcoming Pixel phone, so we've pit the two devices against each other o...
Samsung's Galaxy S7 seems to hold many of the cards on this occasion, but we'll need to conduct our full review to see just how the hardware story plays out.If the Pixel's camera is as impressive as it's claimed to be it could displace our current favouri...
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Google has unveiled its Pixel smartphone as the firm seeks to emulate Apple by becoming a fully-fledged phone maker, rather than farming production out to hardware rivals. Obviously this puts its new device in direct competition with the iPhone 7 as the...
The two phones are fairly evenly matched on paper. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 821 could provide the Pixel with the extra grunt needed to challenge Apple's new Fusion internals, while Android 7.1 Nougat introduces enough new functionality to reinvigorate the ri...
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The new Google Pixel phone and its supersized cousin, the Google Pixel XL, represent a paradigm shift in the smartphone world. Although this isn't the first time the search giant has sold smartphones under its own name, it's the first time it has marketed...
Google's two Pixel phones mark a major move, not only for the company but also for the technology industry. The Pixel XL is a brilliant phone that justifies its place at the top of the market. It has a great screen, good battery life and the best came...
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YOU'RE AN ANDROID CONNOISSEUR. You want the very best experience the OS can offer, and you're not afraid to splash a little more cash to get it. But what should you choose: the Google-made, stock-toting Pixel, or the paradigm-leading, bezel-shrinking Gal...
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GOOGLE ISN'T BEST known for its phone-making prowess. The Nexus line, although championed by an ardent few, could never really pose a threat to the likes of Samsung or HTC. The company aims to refresh the hardware with the change to a new Pixel brand, bu...
On first impressions, weecan't help but feel that the Pixel is a bit of a wasted opportunity. The handset has a largely boring design, doesn't offer much in the way of innovation and is expensive compared with previous Nexus smartphones. Price: £599...
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Whether you're an IT admin looking to deploy devices or an end user ready to upgrade to your next flagship phone, there are plenty of handsets on the market to choose from.All major manufacturers from Apple through to Sony and Samsung are expected to rele...
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Last night Google unveiled its new Google Pixel smartphone, which is available in regular and extra-large sizes. But with quite a gap in price between the two, exactly what is the difference between Pixel and Pixel XL? We explain all: Pixel vs Pixel XL. A...
We wouldn't say one of these phones was arguably better than the other, since in essence they are almost the same phone. The Google Pixel is our pick for its more manageable size and lower price, but the Pixel XL stands out for its larger, higher-resoluti...
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Which is the best smartphone: iPhone 7 or Google Pixel?It's certainly an interesting time to buy a smartphone. But which one? Should you buy the iPhone 7 or the new Google Pixel smartphone?Apple's iPhone 7 remains somewhat controversial thanks to the "mis...
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It's no surprise, really, given that the rest of its Pixel devices are also top of the range, but it's still a little disappointing considering the Nexus 5X (and many of its predecessors ) was such a great mid-range heavyweight. With the Pixel and Pixel X...
We go hands-on with the Pixel and Pixel XL, Google's brand-new flagship smartphones...
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RIP Nexus. Long live the Pixel. That, at least, is the message Google has touted at its big launch event, which saw the tech giant introduce the much-leaked Pixel and Pixel XL handsets to the entire world.We've got the full low-down on everything you need...
We're not entirely sure what to make of the Google Pixel and Pixel XL yet. On the one hand, they're pretty exciting. If Google Assistant delivers on the dream of a true digital personal butler waiting on your every waking moment, then it could be a game...
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alphr.com Updated:
2017-08-16 14:05:33
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The iPhone 7 is one of the best smartphones you can buy right now, but it's about to face some serious competition from the Pixel. Announced earlier this week, the Pixel is a new smartphone designed and made by Google, and first impressions suggest it's m...
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RIP Nexus. Long live the Pixel. That, at least, is the message Google has touted at its big launch event, which saw the tech giant introduce the much-leaked Pixel and Pixel XL handsets to the entire world.We've got the full low-down on everything you need...
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Update, 11/09/2017: The Google Pixel and Pixel XL were smartphones at the top of their game back at the end of 2016, but times move on, especially in the smartphone industry, and we now have a bevy of smartphone alternatives – all faster and more competen...
Google's two Pixel phones mark a major move, not only for the company itself but also for the technology industry as a whole. Both are brilliant smartphones that entirely justify their place at the industry's top table. They have a great screens, good bat...
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For the first time, Google is directly taking on Apple with its new Pixel smartphones. But with a higher price than its old Nexus handsets, is it up to the task? Here's our Pixel vs iPhone 7 review including the XL and Plus models. See also: Best phones 2...
It's close call when it comes to the Pixel against the iPhone, although some specs such as the screen are better, we think it's a brave move for Google to match Apple when it comes to price. This will largely come down to where your loyalties lie but on t...
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With the Google Pixel and Pixel XL phones officially announced already, we couldn't help but make some quick comparisons with the phones using our tech spec comparison tool. You can see some of our comparisons in the links below but clearly the Pixel and...
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The new Google Pixel phone and its supersized cousin, the Google Pixel XL, represent a paradigm shift in the smartphone world. Although this isn't the first time the search giant has sold smartphones under its own name, it's the first time it has marketed...
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Prior to the Pixel and Pixel XL's official reveal, we knew almost everything about the Google's upcoming phone, including its sleek iPhone-like industrial design and various technical specifications — thanks in part to leaks from a number of U.S. carriers...
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These are the newest Android phones to be released, and are the first where both software and hardware are entirely designed by Google. So while earlier Nexus phones had the purest available version of Android's operating system, but some input from the h...
Eye-catching design, Fast camera – and no camera bump, Clever Google Assistant...
Not waterproof, Average battery life, Not the bargain Nexus was...
Google's first phones are pretty cool. They may lack the water resistance which is increasingly common in rival handsets and the battery isn't the leap forward we're all waiting for, but they have a lot going for them. Performance is very strong: fast and...
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Google has ditched the Nexus brand and replaced it with new Pixel phones . But should you upgrade to the shiny Google Pixel or get the older Nexus 5X? We take a look at your options in our Google Pixel vs Nexus 5X review. See also: Best phones 2016 . Whi...
Although the Google Pixel outclasses the Nexus 5X is a few areas, it's hard to recommend spending double the amount on it considering the older phone still offers decent specs – especially the camera which you might think would be a big difference. Only s...
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Buy the Pixel Phone now from Google StoreBuy the Pixel Phone now from Google StoreHow to fix the Unable to verify update iOS errorSamsung Galaxy A3 (2016) review: The S6 Mini in disguiseSamsung Galaxy J5 review: A good alternative to the Moto G4Kodak Ektr...
Fantastic camer, Has the latest version of Androi, Fast performance...
Too expensiv, No dustor waterresistanc, Dull design...
A fantastic camera inside the dullest phone there is – Google's Pixel phone is great, but not without its flaws...
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T3.com
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After a pretty comprehensive set of leaks , Google's first smartphone, the Pixel , is finally here. We had a chance to get our hands on it earlier at the launch event - these are our first impressions...The Pixel is priced from £599, and is available to p...
Great specs, Fast charging, Claimed leading camera...
More expensive than previous, Google phones, Design a little uninspired...
I like this smartphone a lot, the software looks great, and the hardware has a certain odd charm to it. If the camera is as good as Google promises, they've got a very good smartphone here. Of course, if you were expecting a Nexus-level price, you'...
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Today is a big day in the world of technology. The launch of Google's first in-house manufactured smartphones - the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL - marks the first time the search giant has stood toe-to-toe with Apple on both hardware and software afte...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter Whether you're in a business looking to deploy devices or an end user ready to upgrade to your next flagship handset, there are a plethora of phones on the market to choose from. Here's our rundowns of the best smartphon...
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The Google Pixel handsets were the bees' knees when they were released in 2016, but just over a year later are they worth buying? Pricey at the time, they've certainly come down considerably – although stock is understandably thinning out. In fact, cheap...
Google's two Pixel phones mark a major move, not only for the company itself but also for the technology industry as a whole. Both are brilliant smartphones that entirely justify their place at the industry's top table. They have a great screens, good bat...
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First smartphone designed by Google from scratch ticks many boxes, but isn't quite the stellar world beater some might expectThis article titled “Google Pixel review: an iPhone beater but not quite an Android king” was written by Samuel Gibbs, for thegu...
great camera, good screen, a day's battery life, Android 7.1 Nougat, Google Assistant, great fingerprint scanner...
not waterproof, no expandable memory, no front-facing speakers, no wireless charging, expensive, A review of the larger Google Pixel XL with a 5.5in screen, the smartphone competing with the iPhone 7 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, will be available next...
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Since its inception, the Pixel has always been a high-end brand. From the Chromebook Pixel, to the Pixel C, each iteration served to showcase what Google envisioned as the best hardware to run its software, and as a result, none came for cheap. Many even...
Good build quality, Powerful internals, Good camera with low light improvements, Android 7.1 Nougat with Google Assistant, Awesome battery life, Project Fi Capable, Google Pixel launcher is very efficient...
Pricey, No stereo speakers, Water resistance limited to IP53, Uninspired front design, Google Assistant still has growing to do, Verizon Carrier exclusive...
To conclude, if we were to judge the Google Pixel in a bubble, then it's very easy to recommend this phone. We've got a device that's really delicious to handle, with a very delightful experience in the software, lots of promise with the Google Assistant...
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Our written Google Pixel and Pixel XL review dropped last week, but we've had a number of you ask when the video review would be out. Does today work? It's out now!For those who weren't interested in reading the thousands of words put down in that review...
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The Pixel is easily one of the best phones of 2016, giving Google a device that can go head to head with Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. As much as we like the Pixel , though, it's not perfect. Here's a quick overview of what we love a...
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I hope you have enjoyed our reviews of the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL , however since this is the first time that a phone has had the words “Phone by Google” engraved on it, I think it is worth taking another look at the Google Pixel, not to look at...
There are many non-technical factors to choosing your next Android smartphone including price, availability, branding and long term support. However if we push those to the side for the moment at just look at the tech, it is clear that the Pixel and Pixel...
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The Pixel phones have been out for a several weeks now, and a lot has been said about the camera. I will try to comment on some of the things that I've felt have been a bit overlooked, in a deeper dive into the Google Camera 4.2 on the Pixel XL. Most of t...
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Google announced the Pixel to some praise and some criticism. It was a departure from the Nexus brand, offering a vessel for Google's Android instead of pure Android that we were used to, but it was also the first time Google went all-in on designing the...
Google's first experiment at controlling the hardware in addition to the software of a phone came out really, really well. It's not a perfect phone, and there are some subjective issues that might put users off, but if you're looking for what you could ac...
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I write about gadgets, which means everyone asks me what laptop or dishwasher or whatever to buy. I struggle with this, because the answer often starts with, “It depends.” Unless you ask about a phone. In that case, I usually say get an iPhone.Don't get m...
Google Assistant is the first voice assistant that really works. You can't take a bad picture with the Pixel. So what if it looks like the iPhone? The iPhone looks great, and so does the Pixel...
Every phone should be waterproof, and this one isn't. Good as it is, Assistant's hardly flawless...
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"The best Android smartphone."It's a well-worn phrase favored by pundits and pitchmen, and one that I'm hardly immune to trying out every now and then . But in the Android world, the "best" has almost always been divided between two very different camps...
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Our Pixel XL review was unambiguous: It is the best Android phone you can buy today. It's combination of elegant software, buttery smooth performance, solid battery life, and a crazy-good camera are combined with months-ahead-of-others access to Android 7...
Every bit as good as the XL version, but with a smaller display and battery...
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Our Pixel XL review was unambiguous: It is the best Android phone you can buy today. It's combination of elegant software, buttery smooth performance, solid battery life, and a crazy-good camera are combined with months-ahead-of-others access to Android 7...
Every bit as good as the XL version, but with a smaller display and battery...
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One of the trickiest considerations for a company making smartphones is just how many options it should give shoppers. How many mid-rangers do you launch each year? How many flagships? What screen sizes do you hit, which phones get the best cameras – the...
Unique design with a build that feels even better than the Pixel XL, Snapdragon 821 Nougat = silkysmooth performance, Battery life isn't just good, but could even beat the Pixel XL, Welldone camera makes it easy to capture impressive pics, Pixel Imprint f...
Display in need of a brightness boost, A little on the thick side for a phone this size, No waterproofing/dust resistance...
It's been a rough few years for users who prefer smaller smartphones, and Google's last five-inch model was introduced all the way back in 2013, with the Nexus 5. But now with the Pixel, Google's really offering shoppers a no-compromise handset that's sti...
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It's been a little over two weeks since I received my Google Pixel (XL) review unit, so I thought I would provide an addendum to our review based on more time with the phone. I won't be covering every category I did in the review. But I will try to give y...
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Underwhelming at first glance, it's tempting to review the Google Pixel by simply weighing it against its peers. Does it trounce its Nexus relatives, a brand it renders defunct? Does it compare in value to the identically-priced iPhone 7 ? Let's put these...
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While it doesn't seem like the first phone Google has ever made, the Pixel actually comes across as a bit of a revolutionary idea for the search giant. Google has generally sat behind the lines and quietly watched as the market uses their mobile operating...
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The best small Android phone you can buy.It's been a fun few days, what with unboxing the Pixel and trying to get to know it as quickly as possible.And in that time, I've realized a few important things about the device, from its feel in the hand (great!)...
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We've reached a point in mobile photography where just about every high-end smartphone these days is more or less capable of taking a perfectly good photo. At this point, all we can do is nitpick, zooming into 100% crops and analyzing every last Pixel . B...
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Google Pixel phone review: We've fully tested this ‘Made By Google' 5-inch smartphone, a premium mobile that just swaggered onto the scene with a mighty £599 price tag (and that's only for the most basic model too). So is the Google Pixel phone worth that...
Beautiful screen, Excellent camera, Nougat and Google Assistant...
Pricey, No microSD support...
The Google Pixel phone comes packing the same super-premium price of Apple's iPhone 7, but like Apple's flagship handset it's an absolute powerhouse. There's nothing this mobile can't do, from multi-tasking with apps to capturing detail-packed 4K video fo...
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The unlocked Google Pixel ($649 for 32GB, $749 for 128GB) is almost identical to its larger sibling, the Pixel XL. The Pixel is a better phone for those who prefer the ergonomic advantages of a 5-inch design, while the 5.5-inch XL tickles the fancies of t...
Compact build, Strong camera performance, Fast Snapdragon 821 processor, Latest Android 7,1 Nougat software, Promising Google Assistant functionality, 24/7 live help, Unlimited Google Photos storage...
No waterproofing, expandable storage, or wireless charging...
If you lust after the latest Android software and cool new features in the Google Pixel XL, but are turned off by large phones, the 5-inch Pixel is a superb alternative...
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After watching other manufacturers attempt to deliver a pure Android experience with the Nexus for years, Google has taken total control with the Pixel. This phone is an unadulterated take on not just Google's software, but also its hardware. In fact, thi...
Fantastic camer, stunning image stabilizatio, Superb Google Assistan, Great performanc, Strong battery lif, Built-in support and unlimited storage in Google Photos...
Disappointing desig, OK audi, No microSD card slot...
Though the Pixel XL's uninspired appearance doesn't make the best impression, if you dig a little deeper, you'll see why Google's new top-to-bottom approach to smartphones makes so much sense. With total control over hardware and software, Google can deli...
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Google's getting into the hardware game (again) with the pricey Pixel and Pixel XL. But has it done enough to tempt people to switch to Android?Earlier this year Google, launched a hardware division with former Motorola President Rick Osterloh at the helm...
Android from Google. This is a cohesive, consistent software package instead of being a branding battleground between Google and a third party, The Assistant is fun, fast, and useful. A great evolution of Google's already great voice command system, The...
The skyhigh price feels more like a marketing ploy ("We're just as good as the iPhone!") than a justifiable price point, The single speaker is a big downgrade from the Nexus 6P. Google is charging more and delivering less, A rear glass panel adds fragil...
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Google's new smartphones, the Pixel and Pixel XL, are a watershed moment for the company. They're Google's attempt to define itself as a hardware manufacturer worthy of comparison not just to Apple's iPhone, but the very products its Android operating sys...
Camera This may be the best smartphone camera ever. It's not just the quality of the photos, but the experience this camera is so fast, Battery life So far, I'd say the Pixel XL has offered battery life basically comparable to the Snapdragon version of Sa...
Price There's no way around it, the price points are high. iPhone high. And you're going to be hardpressed to convince the valueobsessed that there's nearly $800 of smartphone in a Pixel XL...
I feel that after the pricing was leaked, many people expected that Google would pull a rabbit out of its hat with the Pixel. There had to be something more. The truth is, it's just a very good phone, and one that Google is now making the focus of its eff...
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The Pixel is the first Google phone built from top to bottom, and the company thinks its finally made the Android device that can conquer the iPhone. Its a valiant effort, but is it enough?AdvertisementOn previous Nexus-branded devices, Google contribut...
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Google couldn't have picked a better time to hit reset on its flagship phones. Samsung's Galaxy Note7 is literally burning up in flames, and that's created a gaping hole in the premium Android market.The company's new Pixel and Pixel XL replace the Nexus...
Fast cameras take sharp photos, Incredible electronic image stabilization for video, Terrific battery life, Super smart, convenient Google Assistant, Has a headphone jack...
No water-resistance, Bland generic design, Costs as much as iPhone, No memory card slot...
Pixel and Pixel XLThe GoodFast cameras take sharp photos • Incredible electronic image stabilization for video • Terrific battery life • Super smart, convenient Google Assistant • Has a headphone jackThe BadNo water-resistance • Bland generic design • Cos...
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Google has put together impressive phones in the Pixel and Pixel XL. They've got some software features you can't get anywhere else — almost like a premium Android phone from Huawei, LG, or Samsung — but with regular operating system updates and without t...
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bitbitbyte.com Updated:
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For a long time, Google's Nexus program has been the warrior of “pure Google”. Enthusiasts and power users alike have gravitated towards Google's often low key, but powerful devices designed and built in cooperation with hardware manufacturers such as HTC...
The Pixel is the best feeling and performing Google(ish) made phone to date. It's also better than (subjectively) just about every other Android phone on the market on multiple fronts. The only big con to be said is that it lacks a water resistance rating...
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Google's “Pixel” line of products is designed to be the highest-end, top of the line hardware from Google. It is very different from the Nexus line of products, which is designed to provide excellent “quality for the price”. In a Pixel product, pricing is...
The Google Pixel truly cements Google's place in the high-end phone market segment. Previous Google Nexus models did bring an excellent “value for the price” but had a tendency to lose out slightly on important features such as Camera Performance and Indu...
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The Google Pixel smartphone is Google's new flagship product. Although it was built by HTC, it was designed by Google and as such, it has several unique features.DesignThe Pixel follows the popular rectangular design. From the front, the 5.6 x 2.7 x 0.2 ~...
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The Google Pixel on Verizon Wireless is my latest smartphone venture. As the first Android that I have tried with Nugat 7.1 operating system, I was pleasantly surprised at its efficiency. For those Android users tired of the clutter of preloaded programs...
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droid-life.com Updated:
2017-02-09 02:59:52
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The few months in between the end of the holiday season and the end of February the following year are some of my favorites. Because new flagship phone releases almost always come to a stand still during these times, we often get to settle in to a phone a...
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The Google Pixel is Google's flagship phone release for 2016, replacing the Nexus lineup. As before, these high-end Android handsets are meant to showcase the Android experience with Nougat, the latest major update to Android. We've already reviewed the P...
Compac, great in-hand fee, Pixel Launcher brings added functionalit, Google Assistant is the leading AI in the industr, Superb camer, Built-in chat support for all your questions and problem, Fast-charging battery and strong battery life...
Design could be bette, Lacks full-blown water resistanc, Display is not bright enough in sunligh, Audio can distort...
Google Pixel$649.00 GoogleScreen Size 5.0 inches Screen Res 1920 x 1080 CPU Snapdragon 821 Cameras 12.3MP/8MP OS Android v7.0 (Nougat)The Google Pixel is Google's flagship phone release for 2016, replacing the Nexus lineup. As before, these high-end Andro...
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I have been using the Google Pixel XL for six months now. Not continuously, mind you - I have taken breaks here and there. But after using the Galaxy S8+, the LG G6, and the OnePlus 3T, there is only one phone I've instinctively found myself returning to...
So, that's weird, right? I can't even recommend that you buy what is easily my favorite Android smartphone currently on the market? What kind of long-term endorsement is that?That's because for all its problems and limited availability, the last six month...
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There was always a certain cachet to owning a Nexus phone, and you could rest assured that you would be running the latest version of Android before anyone on operator-controlled hardware. The Nexus phones were sold primarily by Google, unlocked, with ope...
The Pixel is in many ways a welcome successor to the Nexus line, improving some of the shortcomings of those previous phones - though it is not perfect. The camera was often a sticking point with Nexus phones over the years (though the 6/6p had excellent...
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What's the quintessential Android smartphone now? With Apple and iOS, it's easy, and while there will be a holdout or two shouting about the virtues of the iPhone SE until no one's left to listen, it's not at all controversial to award the iOS version of...
Slightly faster recharge times, Headphone jack builtin, Higherres display, Brighter screen, More color/storage options, Slimmer build, Stereo speakers...
Google and Apple really don't make it easy for us to identify one clearly superior phone, and maybe that's a good thing – there's so much on the line with these two handsets that the companies behind them have taken little to change, and it really shows j...
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Late in 2016, the Google Pixel stirred the cozy arrangement of things in the Android space. The maker of the Android platform itself, Google, entered the phone game and did so with some big ambitions and a phone of its own: the Pixel. It was universally...
Sleek design, Liberating 64 GB of storage microSD, Futuristic bezelless screen with great colors, Very good camera with excellent lowlight performance, Waterproof, Smooth performance, Incredible camera performance, great for both images and video, Excelle...
It's time to wrap things up: we've looked carefully at all the various aspect of the Galaxy S8 and the Google Pixel, and it's now time to consider price.The S8 is clearly the newer and pricier phone: it carries a full retail price of $720, or $30 over a 2...
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It's hard to say what was the most important event of the year 2016 in smartphones, but Google's direct entry in the phone market with its Pixel lineup of phones that replaced the enthusiast-minded Nexus series was certainly one of them. With the Google...
Solid design, Latest version of Android on board, promise to get updates on day one, Welloptimized, smoothperforming Android, Camera captures great stills and video, excellent dynamics, Very good battery life, Premium eyecatching glass design, Water resis...
At the end of the day, it's clear that the Google Pixel is a surprisingly solid phone, especially considering that it's a first-generation product.The Galaxy S7, though, has both this and a much more affordable price tag. In the months since it launched i...
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Expert reviews...
Powerful performance, Excellent camera, Runs a stock version of Android, Great customer support and customer support options...
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Experts agree, the Google Pixel is one of the very best Android smartphones you can buy right now. This smartphone is powerful, well made and runs a pure version of the latest Android operating system. The rear camera is among the best found on any smart...
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It's been a good year for phone photographers, with each new device trying its hardest to outdo whatever is being replaced. We've reached a point where most people are replacing separate cameras with their phones, and they're not losing any quality over i...
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The Google Pixel and Pixel XL are outclassed in the feature race by other phones in the same price segment. That's not to say they're weak phones--Apple's managed to get away with less fancy features by offering a very fast and cohesive software experienc...
Unified and clean software experience, good performance, two sizes to choose from. Very good rear camera.
Design is a little dull, lacks extra features found on similarly priced flagships like water resistance, wireless charging, OIS, multilens cameras...
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OK Google, make me a phone.The Google Pixel and Pixel XL deliver what we've always wanted from a Google Android experience: an attractive design, lightning-fast performance and unique Google features you won't find on any other phone. Meanwhile the Pixel...
Speedy performance, Latest Android, with fast updates and thoughtful software additions, Excellent build quality, Great, fast camera that excels in video...
No water resistance, Eyewatering SIMfree price, Google Assistant is still learning, Back glass prone to scratching...
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Already purchased a Google Pixel ? Don't forget to check out the First 15 Things You Should Do , and 40+ Pixel Tips & Tricks!After 6 somewhat turbulent years, the Nexus line is officially dead (for now) . A shining example of what a pure Android experienc...
It's fast as balls, Camera output is otherworldly, Best front facing camera on a smartphone, Same performance for small and XL models, Display is tuned perfectly, Fantastic battery life (XL model)...
Bezels are stupid big, No 64GB model, Battery life (regular model), Limited color options, Excessive camera glare issue, No wireless charging (despite half-glass back), No extreme water resistance...
A friend of mind once told me that if you want to find a good pizza place, the best way is to order just a plain cheese pizza — no toppings. If a place can nail down the basics, you know that anything else you throw on top is just a bonus. That's how you...
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When the Google Pixel was launched in 2016, it was one of the top smartphone cameras we tested with the original DxOMark Mobile protocol in October 2016, thanks to its mixture of powerful hardware and innovative algorithms.The Pixel was also the first Goo...
Good exposure in almost all light conditions, Very good stabilization in most situations, Fast, smooth, and stable video autofocus, Good autofocus tracking, Good noise reduction and color at all light levels, Fast and smooth exposure transition...
Lack of dynamic range, Visible color shading in indoor conditions, Occasionally abrupt ">white balance transitions, Slight white balance inaccuracies in low light, Stabilization artifacts in indoor conditions (sharpness differences over consecutive frames...
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Google wanted to announce more than just a boatload of products at its event the other week. The company hoped to foster a new conversation around consumer hardware, moving from a narrative about specs to one about artificial intelligence and machine lear...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Apple's iPhone 7 Plus vs the Google Pixel. These three take top honors in the smartphone camera competition. Now it's time to see which one comes out on top. Each one of these has certain benefits. Depending on the type of photogr...
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bgr.com
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The reviews are in and to say opinions are split could be the understatement of the year. Most smartphones see first-run reviews that are generally pretty similar across the board; bloggers and technology journalists either like a phone for the most part...
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What happens when Google designs its own phones, as Apple does with the iPhone? You get some of the best handsets money can buy, that's what. The 5-inch Pixel and 5.5-inch Pixel XL are well-built, with fast performance, excellent cameras and great screens...
Excellent build quality, Fantastic camera, Smooth performance...
Expensive, Yawninducing design, Less waterresistant than rivals...
The 5-inch Pixel is a great phone, and its big brother, the Pixel XL, is ever so slightly better. You'll get the same top-tier performance as on the smaller model, just with a bigger, crisper display and a more capacious battery to sweeten the deal. W...
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Google's fascination with hardware stretches back years. Remember the early days of Android and the G1 ? The rise of the Nexus line? Those ill-fated Android@Home lightbulbs and those beautiful Chromebooks ? It took Google a while, but that fascination tur...
Excellent build quality, Fantastic camera, Smooth performance...
Expensive, Yawninducing design, Less waterresistant than rivals...
The 5-inch Pixel is a great phone, and its big brother, the Pixel XL, is ever so slightly better. You'll get the same top-tier performance as on the smaller model, just with a bigger, crisper display and a more capacious battery to sweeten the deal. W...
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What happens when Google ditches its beloved Nexus program to take smartphones seriously? You get Pixel and Pixel XL , two phones with high-end specs that are “Made by Google” (in Taiwan by HTC), price tiers that typically only Samsung and Apple can compe...
These phones, or at least this review, is funny in a way because as you read through it, by no means are all of the boxes checked. Still, though, it would be hard for me to not recommend you buy the Pixel or Pixel XL as your next phone. Even without th...
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As the world watches an unprecedented recall and product scrapping from its biggest electronics and smartphone manufacturer, Google has been quietly readying a Trojan horse that might just be the answer to many people's questions of where to go next. For...
Incredibly high quality build, Fast, fast, fast, Great battery life, Industryleading AMOLED screen, Big step for mobile VR, Best of the best camera, Ultra high quality 24bit audio output, 3.5mm audio jack, Easy transfer utility, 24/7 phone or chat support...
Styling might be too close to an iPhone for some...
At this point it's much harder to argue against buying Google's Pixel or Pixel XL than it is arguing against such a purchase. At this price it's definitely going to drive some people away, there's simply no denying it, and it's a stark contrast from the N...
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In case you haven't noticed, the Pixel and Pixel XL are currently dominating today's headlines, with review embargoes lifting around the world. Our Google Pixel review is still forthcoming as we've been diving deep into the device and everything it has to...
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Every year, Android enthusiasts and fans of the software's latest stock form look forward to the next smartphone that Google plants its “Nexus” stamp on. Except, this year is different. The historic OEM partnership program was abandoned in favor for what...
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Google has produced some excellent and affordable phones under the Nexus brand. Now, it's extending the Pixel range – which previously included a very expensive tablet and a very expensive laptop – to a pair of very expensive smartphones. Is that a good m...
These are good phones, but they don't tear up any trees. We'd be more tempted by a Samsung S7 or an iPhone 7...
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Google is not the first or the second year engaged in production of its smartphones, but perhaps for the first time decided to take this process under more than ever, control. Where are such conclusions from?Firstly, the new models come out a completely n...
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When the Google Pixel was announced I was immediately excited to try out the camera and it did not disappoint. The camera on this phone is even more impressive than the Galaxy S7 which I reviewed earlier this year. To be fair, I have not tried the iPhone...
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