Rating 4.2 70 reviews

Google’s Android Smartphone, the Pixel XL, has been specially designed by the search engine giant to accommodate their newest OS versions. It runs Nougat like a pro as well as earlier versions of Android’s operating system. Google didn’t hold back on the aesthetics either. The design of these phones really highlights the brilliantly crisp touchscreen with elegant colour options. Choose between ‘quite black’, ‘very silver’ and ‘really blue’ depending on your preferences.


The quad-core CPU along with the Adreno 530 make operating your Google Pixel fast & simple. 2GB RAM will also keep your apps running smoothly. You’ll also get an onboard memory of 32GB for storage (this is not upgradeable, but larger onboard memory versions of the phone are available). The motivation behind this Smartphone was to introduce Android users to their latest version 7.1 (aka Nougat), which is now available for upgrading other Android-compatible phones. However, Google wanted this particular phone to highlight the advancement of their operating system—and they’ve succeeded!


Google have not forgotten about camera functionality on the Google Pixel XL. The 12.3MP camera with dual-LED flash will make your photos crisp & clear, boasting a high resolution for close shots and distant ones. The video recording function also delivers high resolution depending on your settings. Choose between 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps and 720p@240fps. With these great features, there’s no reason to be sceptical about Google’s new phone. They clearly know what they are doing.


Manufacturer: Google
TechRadar UK
8 years ago

Google Pixel XL review

The Pixel XL features 2016's top-of-the-line specs and is a fine vessel for Android Oreo. This VR-capable phone has a suitably fast processor, even by 2018 standards, and a superb camera, all sandwiched into a funky design.
Pros:
  • One of the best phone cameras around
  • Streamlined Android software
  • Google Assistant is promising
Cons:
  • More expensive than a Nexus phone
  • Peculiar design and no always-on screen
  • No stereo speakers or waterproofing
Read more on TechRadar UK
amazon.in
8 years ago

Premium performance, Premium price... Service not so Premium.

Pixel XL has some solid hardware packed in a sweet and simple exterior casing. Only issue with the phone was with its inbuilt mic which stopped working after two months of the purchase (not from Amazon). HTC is the original manufacturer and it took a week for them to "repair" the phone.
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Know Your Mobile
8 years ago

Google Pixel XL Review: Android Oreo Update RELEASED

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...
Pros:
  • Excellent Camera
  • Insane Battery Performance
  • Brilliant Software
  • Great Call Quality
  • Zero Lag
  • No Bloatware
  • Google Assistant ROCKS
Cons:
  • The Price
  • The Design Is A Tad Dull
Read more on Know Your Mobile
Digitaltrends
9 years ago

Google Pixel XL Review

Google's Pixel XL is the best Android phone you can buy, hands down.
Pros:
  • Pure Android is perfection
  • Automatic updates to the latest software
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Fantastic camera
  • Premium design
Cons:
  • More expensive than previous Nexus phones
  • Not waterproof
Read more on Digitaltrends
Verizon Wireless
9 years ago

Goodbye Samsung. Hello Google!

I've owned Samsung products for the past five years, beginning with the Galaxy S3, then the Note 4, and finally the S7 Edge. I was happy with the S3 and the Note 4, but the S7 Edge was terrible.
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Phone Scoop
9 years ago

Terrible Phone

I literally lost my job because of this phone. Second day on it, I found the setting to have the phone vibrate when getting a phone call is off by default, even if the phone is set to silent. I missed some important phone calls.
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smartprix.com
9 years ago

Google Pixel XL

Firstly i would like to request Everyone to ignore all the negative comments in here. I use every phone in real depth and i give all the feedbacks after the benchmark results of the devices. Comparing this device with iPhones is completely rubbish.
Pros:
  • Best camera ever
  • Best Android phone
  • Great operating system
  • Great RAM management
  • Amazing display
  • Great battery backup
  • Strong device
  • Fastest Android experience ever
Cons:
  • No front firing speakers
  • Lager down bezels
Read more on smartprix.com
Tech We Like
9 years ago

Google Pixel 1 XL review

I’ve been using the for a while now. With so many decent Android flagship devices is hard to say anything that makes a phone really good or really bad about them
Read more on Tech We Like
SlashGear
9 years ago

A new Google Pixel XL Review in brief, 5-months later

It's been 5 months since I started using a Google Pixel XL and, like no other phone before it, I can't imagine switching to any other device. While it's quite possible the newest wave of smartphones from brands like Samsung and LG will out-style and out-display the Pixel with their newest devices...
Pros:
  • Best smartphone camera on the market
  • Google's software and hardware
  • Seamless updates without need for tapping
  • Swift
  • responsive UI that does not slow down
  • months later
  • Strong
  • flat
  • standard industrial design
Cons:
  • Could benefit from wireless charging
  • Front-facing speakers would be best
  • Availability should've been solid from the start
  • Android File Transfer should work or be replaced
Read more on SlashGear
Tech Advisor
9 years ago

Google Pixel XL review

Google pulled the covers off its newest smartphone creations earlier this month - the Pixel and the Pixel XL . The new devices mark a departure from the Nexus line that has served the company well for so long, bringing high-end specs and prices to match.
Read more on Tech Advisor
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