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.

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

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...

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 and new, go right ahead.

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

The Google Pixel is the closest Android gets to an iPhone-like experience, but it's not quite there yet. It's the best Android flagship today, but that's not enough to justify it's price. If you want to push Android to its limits, the OnePlus 3 is a more value-for-money purchase.

Great build and design; Sublime performance; Stellar camera (both; rear and front; Google Assistant is interesting; if not perfect

Mono speaker; Expensive

"Ok Google. What's the best way to cut a watermelon?" "Ok Google, how do I boil an egg?" "Ok Google, what is the status of my flight." "Ok Google, are there any bookstores around me?" "Ok Google, take a selfie.

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.

Speedy performance; Latest Android; with fast updates and thoughtful software additions; Excellent build quality; Great; fast camera that excels in video

No water resistance; Eye-watering SIM-free price; Google Assistant is still learning; Back glass prone to scratching

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 expectation.