Google's Pixel is the polished superphone Android fans have waited 8 years for.

Stellar performance; Superb camera; Bright AMOLED display; Feels high-end and polished; 24/7 support

Battery life isn't great; Not waterproof

I like this smartphone a lot, the software is great, and the hardware has a certain odd charm to it. The camera is also very good, which we're really pleased about. The biggest downside is that it lacks any sort of water resistance, something that even the iPhone now has.

Great specs; Fast charging; Excellent camera

More expensive than Nexus; Not water resistant; Design a little uninspired

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 .