While many users are naturally waiting for any new iPhone 8 leaks, the rest of you could be keeping an eye out for news on the upcoming Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL which is shaping up to be one of the main iPhone 8 alternatives this year.

Google has pretty much covered all screen size bases with the second-generation line-up of the Pixel phones. There is the more conventional and comparatively compact design of the Pixel 2, and the completely modern hues in the larger Pixel 2 XL.

Google has not become tired of saying that the best combination of hardware, software, and artificial intelligence lies in the new smartphones. Indeed, the Google Pixel 2 XL leaves a very positive impression, especially the camera knows to please, and the new Google Lens feature also works well...

It is no longer news that search engine giant, Google recently unveiled two flagship devices for the year 2017. The two devices are the Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL. We have previously had a look at the Google Pixel 2 and we talked about the major highlight specs, price and where to buy.

Full screen design The Google Pixel 2 XL has that new and highly desirable full screen design. The Pixel 2 doesn't feature this, so this is one of the main reasons that consumers will want the Pixel 2 XL over its smaller cousin.

Blazing-fast speed and a brilliant camera, all in a futuristic, edge-to-edge design. The Pixel 2 XL is the best Android phone around.

Gorgeous design; Blazing fast performance; Brilliantly reliable camera; Excellent software experience; fast updates; IP67 water-resistant

No headphone jack; Display has blue tint when viewed from sides

The Pixel 2 XL is an incredible phone that grafts device experiences to life experience in simple, intuitive and smile-provoking ways.

Pure; glorious; pristine Android Oreo; Amazing camera experience; First phone to receive Google Lens; Beautiful new display and physical design,...

Some key features aren't exclusive; Not a monumental upgrade over original Pixel XL; No headphone jack; no manual camera controls; meh speakers

Welcome to year two of Google Hardware. In 2016, Google jumped into the Android hardware space with its first self-branded device, the Google Pixel . Google's software prowess shined on the Pixel 1, offering up exclusive features like the Google Assistant, the best Android camera thanks to advanced...

Stock Android means you get a cohesive, unified interface in the OS, the Google apps, and the third-party apps, Google's optimizations mean you get unbelievable performance; This is the smoothest Android phone ever, The aluminum body feels great, and it's more durable than glass, Squeezing to open...

No 3.5mm headphone jack; On the Pixel 2 XL; you get a grainy display that looks bad in the dark and in VR; Why bother with front-facing speakers when the iPhone does just as well with a bottom-firing speaker; The smaller Pixel 2's design is downright embarrassing in 2017

The search giant takes aim at Samsung and Apple's finest smartphones

Fresh; attractive yet practical design; The best take on Android Oreo around; Powerful hardware

Atrocious screen viewing angles; Poor colours on the display; Bad 4K video compression

In fact, the Google Pixel 2 XL is arguably the best Android smartphone on the market right now thanks to its blazing-fast performance, slick Oreo OS and 12MP single-camera that, somehow, manages to outperform even its highest-specced competitors.

Great design; gorgeous OLED display; blazing-fast performance; market-leading camera; decent battery life; Android Oreo

No headphone jack; Active Edge is gimmicky; poor viewing angles; the price