Google has stepped up its hardware game in 2017. Aside from a S, M and L version of the Google Home smart speaker, it is also fielding an all new premium

It's fast and has awesome features. I love the google assistant and her corny jokes and I love that it takes amazing high quality pictures!

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.

One pixel two, two pixel twos, large pixel two, small pixel two, pixels twos everywhere. Except in Google online stores, but that's a whole different matter. The true Pixel experience in a (slightly) smaller package and minus the display issues - this is the Google Pixel 2 in size Medium and not...

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

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

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.

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

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...