First, the Pixel 2 is everything I liked about the Droid Turbo and more, everything! The phone is fast, takes Fantastic pics and my concerns about pairing up to Subaru, (having read some reviews), were unfounded. ('14 Impreza.

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

Last year, for the first time, Made by Google phones hit store shelves with a fresh look and new name to replace the aging Nexus. While Nexus represented pure Android for the nerds, Pixel was about making something truly great for everyone. And it was.

Polished; speedy performance; clean software and great front and back cameras

Screen isn't as vibrant as competitors; ActiveEdge is a pain to use; lack of bezel free display is confusing

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Outdated 2016-era design; Overly large bezels; Expensive for a minor upgrade over the Pixel

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

The Pixel 2 is basically Google's second attempt at creating an Android version of the and a proper competitor to the . Instead of focusing solely on top-end specs and including every feature imaginable, it aims to aims to offer users the cleanest Android experience possible.

Truly amazing camera; The best version of Android; Nice display

Boring design; Huge bezel

Google hits back at Apple and Samsung with a second-generation Pixel phone that excels in software and photography

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

Google's first generation of Pixel devices made a big splash last year. However, despite the misfortune that befell Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 and a massive advertising campaign, limited supply held the Pixel back from taking over the world.

Great form-factor; Brilliant everyday performance; Outstanding camera results

Displays on both the Pixel 2 and XL have their drawbacks; Battery life is only OK

When Google released the Pixel last year, it was taking a stand. No longer would Google hardware be tainted with the brands and logos of other companies, even if behind the scenes, Google still needed help from those same companies to actually build its phones.