Although not the latest offering from Google, the phone is still capable of delivering good user experience. 64GB of internal memory is plenty; one should get into a habit of uploading one's pictures and videos to cloud storage, computer or external memory anyway (in case one loses his or her...

There's a smooth set of stair steps up the Android flagship price ladder. The OnePlus 5 costs $479. The Pixel 2 is $649. The Galaxy S8 clocks in around $720, the Pixel 2 XL is $849, and the Galaxy Note 8 is in the $900 zone.

Promising camera; Fast processor; Nice build; Exclusive Assistant features

Small screen and big bezels for the size; No headphone jack

The new Google Pixel 2 arrived in India last November for a price of Rs 61,000. Soon after the launch, the Pixel 2 attracted a lot of negative press in India. People not only complained about the price but also questioned the overall quality of the device.

Went from a Nexus 6P to a Pixel 2 about half a year ago. The phone and especially the camera are incredibly good. With the update to Android 9 (Pie), Google has polished and quickly enhanced the interface. Generally, system updates cause poorer performance, but in this case, it is the opposite.

The Google Pixel 2 hides its light under a bushel. The physical design is demure, Android 8 doesn't look much different at first glance, and without a UI overlay or third-party software, bells and whistles are few and far between.

Very good performance; Great camera; Fast battery charging; IP67 dust and water resistance; Guaranteed speedy Android updates; Clever use of fingerprint reader and squeezable sides

Moderate battery life; Tall chassis; No microSD slot or 3.5mm headphone jack; No wireless charging

A super-fast software powerhouse with the best camera on any phone

Takes amazing photos, Really fast, Packed with clever software touches

Design feels dated, Screen isn’t quite flagship-worthy, Stingy with storage

The Google Pixel 2 hides its light under a bushel. The physical design is demure, Android 8 doesn't look much different at first glance, and without a UI overlay or third-party software, bells and whistles are few and far between.

Very good performance, Great camera, Fast battery charging, IP67 dust and water resistance, Guaranteed speedy Android updates, Clever use of fingerprint reader and squeezable sides

Moderate battery life, Tall chassis, No microSD slot or 3.5mm headphone jack, No wireless charging

It’s easy to see why DxO has rated the Pixel 2 so highly. It is capable of delivering some fantastic images, in both good and low light. The Portrait Mode isn’t without its quirks, but works well to produce impressive blurred background shots – the fact it does this without a second camera is all...

Google wanted to announce more than just a boatload of products at its event the other week. The company hoped to foster a new conversation around consumer hardware, moving from a narrative about specs to one about artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Google’s flawless follow-up