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Google Pixel XL

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Price: $320

85

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 86 expert reviews
  • Excellent:
    52
  • Good:
    29
  • Average:
    2
  • Bad:
    3
7.2

User Score

Based on 237 reviews
as scored by Amazon users

I can see Pixel being highly successful for Google in the long run, and the Pixel competes very strongly with the iPhone 7, but I believe it will be hard to convince everyday customers to purchase a Pixel while the brand is new and unfamiliar. As an Android fan I’d comfortably pick it over the iPhone at the same price, but we'll let the market decide a few months from now how sales react to Google's offering.

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Last revision on October 15, 2018

Editors Liked

  • Excellent build quality
  • Unlimited online photo and video backup
  • Latest Android, with fast updates and thoughtful software additions
  • Expansive display
  • The best smartphone camera available

Editors Didn't Like

  • Less water-resistant than rivals
  • Back glass prone to scratching
  • No stereo speakers
  • Lacks wireless charging
  • The camera Lens Blur feature needs improvement

Direct Competitors and Related Products

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  • 90

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  • 88

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  • 85

    HTC 10

  • 91

    Samsung SM-G930 Galaxy S7

  • 87

    Google Nexus 6P

Expert reviews and ratings

By TechSpot on October 18, 2016 90

I can see Pixel being highly successful for Google in the long run, and the Pixel competes very strongly with the iPhone 7, but I believe it will be hard to convince everyday customers to purchase a Pixel while the brand is new and unfamiliar. As an Android fan I’d comfortably pick it over the iPhone at the same price, but we'll let the market decide a few months from now how sales react to Google's offering.

By TopNewReview on April 02, 2018 80

These are good phones, but they don't tear up any trees. We'd be more tempted by a Samsung S7 or an iPhone...

By Know Your Mobile on February 15, 2018 100

The software is amazing. The camera is stunning. The battery life is beyond belief. You get free storage for ALL your pictures and videos. Google offers 24/7 round the clock support, meaning any issues can be resolved right away, and Google Assistant is...

By Alphr on February 13, 2018 80

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...

By Digit on November 03, 2017 77

Yes, the Google Pixel 2 XL has a class-leading camera, but it's also inconsistent. And that's an issue with this device. Combined with the sub-par display, the overall experience is rather disappointing and we can't recommend the Pixel 2 XL over its...

By avforums.com on July 12, 2017 80

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...

By SlashGear on March 10, 2017 90

It's been 5 months since I started using a Google Pixel XL and, like no other phone before it, I can't imagine switching to any other device. While it's quite possible the newest wave of smartphones from brands like Samsung and LG will out-style and...

By PC Authority on January 31, 2017 80

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...

By HotHardware on January 20, 2017 80

When Google set out to develop and market its first Phone by Google branded device - not co-branded with a partner - and spiritual successors to its legacy Nexus brand, the company drew a line in the sand. Not only was the target to develop smartphones...

By Digital Photography Review on December 21, 2016 88

The Google Pixel XL is an all-around great device with a very good display that currently offers the best camera image quality in smartphones. It lacks the dual-cams and "zooming-capabilities" of some of its rivals, but if image quality is your number...

By gogi.in on December 13, 2016 90

The Google Pixel XL no doubt is a powerful handset, performance is excellent, heat up is under control, excellent for gaming, looks premium and can shoot excellent still and motion pictures, including slow motion. However it comes with a single SIM slot...

By pcquest.com on December 12, 2016 90

Google continuously trying to build an ecosystem to connect each and every device, first from software and now with a combination of hardware and software. But the price of Pixel is 67000 which is still very expensive for Google's Pixel and it is very...

By Pocketnow on December 06, 2016 92

So let's wrap this up, where does this leave us with Google's Pixel XL? There's a lot to like here. Google is making a second attempt at a first impression. For folks most concerned about software performance, we think they'll be very pleased with what...

By IT Pro Portal on December 01, 2016 70

The Pixel XL is a phone full of superlatives but disappointing when it comes to sheer value for money or salient...

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