Google has two self-branded smartphones: the 5.5-inch Pixel XL and the 5-inch Pixel. Both smartphones change the game for Google: They transform the company from a software-only Android owner that once struck deals with phone-makers to create Nexus devices into a company unafraid to branch out on...

Compact; great in-hand feel; Pixel Launcher brings added functionality; Google Assistant is the leading AI in the industry; Superb camera; Built-in chat support for all your questions and problems; Fast-charging battery and strong battery life

Design could be better; Lacks full-blown water resistance; Display is not bright enough in sunlight; Audio can distort

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 me wrong. I love Android.

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

The Google Pixel was up there with the best phones of 2016, and it's still one of the finest out there today. This seems like an odd thing to say, because Google's first proper attempt at a phone is missing a lot of features we take for granted now.

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

Firstly, it is a premium smartphone so it's going to be expensive. Why do people pay so much for iPhones ? Because it's premium, has excellent build quality, runs the smoothest software, offers brilliant customer service etc and this is the exact same thing offered by Google.

1; Excellent camera, 2; Extremely smooth software experience, 3; First in line for software updates, 4; Unlimited storage for Pictures and Videos (Full resolution, 5; Great customer service, 6; Good build quality, 7; No camera bump (personal preference

1; No IP rating, 2; No dual speakers, 3; Too much of top and bottom bezels

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.

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

The Google Pixel is an excellent flagship phone that's only let down by mediocre battery life and some last-gen specs. The price has recently dropped, making the Pixel is a breath of fresh Google air in a world of Android over-complication.

Supremely smooth performance; Bright; colorful full HD display; Comfortable one-handed use

Battery life could be better; Assistant still realizing potential; Expensive; even as a last-gen product

+ Very good camera + The fingerprint reader works perfectly + The sound of conversation is very good. + Unlimited storage photo and video storage in Google Photo! + Updated to Android 9 first of all mobile phones! + Good battery that stays easy all day

Google have rebranded their line of smartphones and it is bye-bye Nexus and hello Pixel

Good build quality; Android N; Google Allo on tap

Design - Flagship quality The Google Pixel has a design that looks similar to many other flagship smartphones, although Google has enhanced the appeal by offering three strong colour choices; Really Blue, Very Black and Quite Silver.

First, to be clear, I'm all Mac . . . iMac, iPad and Macbook so stay with me on this. I had the iPhone since inception (2007), without deviation and lived through it all, some remarkable innovation, and when they seemed like they were on auto pilot, as of late.