The update will improve the performance of the Google Pixel and add enhanced notifications

Android 7.1 and Pixel Launcher are speedy and slick; Best-in-class camera; Attractive and user-friendly,

Google Assistant has limited uses; No expandable storage or waterproofing; Expensive,

Not the slam dunk we'd hoped for, but Google's Pixel still delivers some standout features

Fantastic camera; First dibs on Android Nougat; Decent screen

Weak design; Buggy OS

Not everyone wants a phone with a big screen, but most small-screen phones compromise on performance and cameras. Not so with Google's latest flagship Android phone: Here's our Google Pixel review.

For Android purists, the Google Pixel is the best phone you can buy - even if it costs the same as Apple's high priced iPhone 7. When it comes to design, the Pixel doesn't match the quality of Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge - but the wealth of Google software and the support for things like Google...

I've got Android phone since Google launched it. I was an early adopter for Nexus 6 and loved it. I'm so glad that this telephone is very light, super fast and responsive. Google's assistant is a beautiful thing, suggesting that Google's multibillion dollar investment in machine intelligence is...

good function

The Pixel is starting to show its age, right? It was a phenomenal phone way back in 2016 - and it still has the best phone camera to date - but a lot has changed in the last year, with a smattering of fantastic handsets making an appearance.

Fantastic camera; Has the latest version of Android; Fast performance

Dull design; No dust- or water-resistance

Charges up fast, works well and battery lasts.

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 .

There are two Pixel phones in the family – the Pixel with a 5-inch display and the Pixel XL with a 5.5-inch screen. Tech Guide had the latter for this review and, apart from the screen size, the smartphones are basically the same in terms of features and camera quality.

Build quality; fast; slick Android operating system; excellent camera; long battery life

Not waterproof; no microSD card slot; expensive

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.

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