This means that they don't look like a million dollars, compared to those phones which feature glass backs and shiny metal highlights, but they feel instantly premium. More importantly, the focus from Google - undeniably - has been function, rather than a fancy package.

The Google Pixel 2 has an excellent camera and it comes in a compact form factor. It's the fastest compact Android phone you can buy today.

Compact form factor; Fast and fluid performance; Excellent camera

Camera can be inconsistent; Average battery life

Killing off the Nexus lineup was a bitter pill to swallow for many Android fans, but in place of that, we got the Pixel series - two no-nonsense flagship smartphones that improved vastly upon the Nexus series' biggest shortcomings, build quality and camera performance.

When you first pick up the Pixel 2, you may not feel overwhelmed with excitement, but it's what's on the inside that counts. Google has optimized both the software and hardware of its latest flagship.

Waterproof; Latest version of Android; Fast updates; Excellent camera; Original features (Google Lens; etc

Dated design; Some bugs present at launch

the expensive google pixel 2 (5 inch) does not look like much, heck, one can argue the galaxy s4 from years ago had slimmer bezels, but looks can be VERY decieving. as I learned from my pixel 2, a bezeless front and shiny glass back isnt the answer to those who care to use their phones more than...

awesome camera; fast UI; fits one hand; smooth and consistent performance; easy to use coming from any phone

medicore battery; large body for screen; no headphone jack or micro sd

I just received it after ordering it in Dec. Great but the selfie can... your eyes are directed in lol directions other than the focus lense regardless where you look so it's frustrating.

While last year saw the launch of the Pixel brand, this year, saw Google try to make the Pixel 2 look special. After many rumours and leaks, the smartphones were finally announced at the ‘Made by Google' event, which also saw the launch of the brand's other hardware products including some new smart...

Best of Google all in 1 device. Portrait mode in camera is fantastic. Speed, responsiveness, battery backup along with a super fast finger print unlock is all good. Bezels could have been smaller.must have for an Android fan.

Buy the Pixel 2 if you want the industry's longest warranty and software support cycle combined with a great camera and the best personal assistant on the market.

The Google Pixel 2 follows on from the popular Google Pixel phone, with some key improvements to the onboard camera. It now features a camera with dual-pixel autofocus. There's 12.2 megapixels, with an accompanying lens which has an f/1.8 aperture.