Google is finally taking the smartphone fight seriously, launching two new handsets with one simple message: Pixel, Phone by Google. That might sound like a slightly gawky message, but it's laced with potency.

Great build quality and design; great camera; good battery life; uncluttered pure Android experience - with extras; unlimited photo storage

No microSD card slot; price; camera has some white balance issues

Vert easy to use you don't need to spend a fortune to get a super performance phone (good gaming phone) don't forget to update your phone

[Update 1: Now that Google's Daydream View VR headset has launched - and it only works with the Pixel at present... and it's revolutionary and brilliant - the value proposition of this phone has been elevated.

Google Assistant's A.I; is innovative, Superb camera, Fast, Unlimited cloud storage, Fast charging, Daydream VR compatibility

Battery life is modest; Expensive; Not pretty; Single speaker is retrograde step; Not waterproof; 15% price hike for Aussies

The software is amazing. The camera is stunning. The battery life is beyond belief. You get free storage for ALL your pictures and videos. Google offers 24/7 round the clock support, meaning any issues can be resolved right away, and Google Assistant is the smartest Personal Assistant available...

Excellent Camera; Insane Battery Performance; Brilliant Software; Great Call Quality; Zero Lag; No Bloatware; Google Assistant ROCKS

The Price; The Design Is A Tad Dull

Bought for my daughter and she loves it. Lots of features, great camera and lots better than all the other android phones she has had.

Brilliant phone, fast delivery, competitive price. love how I have a new phone and spreading the cost out over the next few months. Not the first time I bought a phone from very and won't be the last either.

I've had the phone for a few weeks so far and it is brilliant. I admit that it was replacing a rather old iphone which could barely function. I think the charge lasts very well on the google pixel, photo quality very good, watching media is fantastic.

This phone would be the best that I've ever owned fast and so easy to navigate just the greatest have recommended to everyone I know cheers Daniel

There is no such thing as a perfect smartphone. I know because I've been trying to find one for longer than I care to remember. There's also no such thing as being 100% happy with the phone you have. At least this is true for me.

Very fast; Great camera; Long battery life; 2 years of OS updates; 3 years of security updates

Expensive; Not water resistant/water proof; No stereo speakers

You'd be forgiven if you were a little suspicious of Google's resolve in the smartphone game. This is, after all, the company that's used a revolving door to partner with every major player/competitor except Apple for each generation of device.

Uses new Android Nougat, Google's latest OS; usable both on Verizon and Google's Project Fi; solid construction

Price is as high as the competition's; camera functionality could be better