Upgraded from a Nexus 5x, about 3 weeks ago. What a great phone! Don't let the size fool you. The phone runs so smoothly and effortlessly. Apps that I thought were fast on my old phone are 10x faster. And so far, the battery life is incredible!

It's Google's smartest smartphone yet, but don't expect mind-blowing design

Well made handset now with water resistance; Brilliant camera with smart features; Active Edge works well with the Google Assistant

Outdated 2016-era design; Overly large bezels; Expensive for a minor upgrade over the Pixel

The camera; best one ever used on a smart phone

The plastic coating on the phone body; it may wear off

I have just spent the last month using both the new Samsung S9+ and a Google Pixel XL as a second device. The difference is significant, with the Samsung Gal

The Pixel 2 is a brilliantly fast, compact smartphone with a stunning camera.

Blazing fast speed; Great software experience; fast updates; Excellent camera; IP67 water-resistant; Compact; colorful screen

No headphone jack; Average battery life; Chunky edges around screen; dated design

Without fail, every person who has picked up the Pixel 2 XL has said virtually the same thing: "It feels like it's made out of plastic." I said it myself when I first held it. Of course, neither the Pixel 2 nor the Pixel 2 XL are made out of plastic.

Incredible camera; Great speakers; Best Android experience; Incredible camera; Great speakers; Best Android experience

Screen shows image retention immediately; Colors are muted; even compared to other sRGB screens; No headphone jack; Huge bezels around screen; No headphone jack; Lacks some customization in camera features

Google's Pixel phones are among the very few Android handsets out there to offer a clean, unfettered version of the OS, packed inside some premium hardware. You might not get much in the way of frills, yet the Pixel is a well-constructed smartphone that delivers dependable performance and solid...

Solid camera tech; Sharp screen with deep blacks; Strong performance

When we talk about last year’s Google Pixel, the conversation inevitably focuses on the device’s shortcomings: no dust and water resistance, no wireless charging, and no expandable storage. And its design was seen as uninspired and forgettable.

The Google Pixel 2 shows Google now has clear vision for its flagship smartphones. The design is distinctive and has character, the camera continues to be outstanding, and the software it very intelligent. However, those bezels can't be ignored, so we'd go for the Pixel 2 XL .

Distinctive design; Leading camera; Intelligent software

Top and bottom bezels; Plastic-like metal

Google's Pixel 2 is waving the flag for Android once again, but does it suffer from the same display issues as the Pixel 2XL?

Top-notch performance; Much better display than the Pixel 2 XL; The best smartphone camera; ever

Expensive