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
Android Guys
9 years ago

Google Pixel 1 XL review

Announced at a San Francisco event on October 4th, the Pixel and Pixel XL are the two new smartphones from Google for 2016. The pair of phones are the first to offer the Google Assistant software technology and look to head further down the path already started by the nexus line.
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GottaBeMobile
9 years ago

Google Pixel 1 XL review

Google’s brand new Pixel XL is the most refined Android smartphone we’ve ever used. It’s that good. Everything from the polished metal hardware to the smooth, fast and efficient software. It’s Google’s vision for Android perfected and available to all.
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ibtimes.co.uk
9 years ago

The Google Pixel is a very good smartphone, but it's also very expensive. It starts at £719 for the 32GB Pixel and runs up to £819 for the 128GB Pixel XL. Those are iPhone 7 and 7 Plus prices for a phone whose predecessors from the Nexus range were best known for their unbeatable bang-for-buck.
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TechSpot
9 years ago

Google Pixel XL Review

Nexus is dead, and Pixel is here to replace it. It's the biggest shift in Google's homegrown smartphone strategy since the first Nexus launch in 2010. Google executives have assured this will be one to remember, and the company has begun an advertising campaign bigger than anything they've done...
Pros:
  • The best smartphone camera available
  • The best Android software experience yet
  • Snappy performance
  • Fantastic high-resolution display
  • Decent battery life
Cons:
  • Lacks water resistance, wireless charging, and microSD card slot
  • Expensive
  • (Subjectively) ugly design
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PC World
9 years ago

Pixel XL review: Google's new phone isn't a Nexus-it's better

More than just another Nexus, the Pixel has what it takes to compete with other high-priced premium phones.
Pros:
  • Fantastic camera
  • Super fast and responsive
  • Unlimited online photo and video backup
Cons:
  • Not waterproof
  • Very expensive
  • No stereo speakers
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wired.co.uk
9 years ago

Google Pixel XL review: great battery and AI Assistant make it a must-buy for Android fans

If you're going to switch to a Pixel phone, the Pixel XL with Google Assistant is worth the extra money
Pros:
  • Brilliant battery life
  • excellent Google Assistant and lightweight
Cons:
  • Hardware feels cheaper than it is
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Tom's Guide
9 years ago

Google Pixel XL Review: Taking Android to New Heights

Editors' Note: This review focuses on the Pixel XL. Read our Pixel review for a more in-depth look at Google's 5-inch phone. After watching other manufacturers attempt to deliver a pure Android experience with the Nexus for years, Google has taken total control with the Pixel.
Pros:
  • Fantastic camera
  • stunning image stabilization
  • Superb Google Assistant
  • Great performance
  • Strong battery life
  • Built-in support and unlimited storage in Google Photos
Cons:
  • Disappointing design
  • OK audio
  • No microSD card slot
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Wired
9 years ago

Google Pixel 1 XL review

If you're going to switch to a Pixel phone, the Pixel XL with Google Assistant is worth the extra money
Pros:
  • Brilliant battery life, excellent Google Assistant and lightweight
Cons:
  • Hardware feels cheaper than it is
Read more on Wired
gadgets.ndtv.com
9 years ago

A strong statement of intent and a gazillion leaks later, they are finally here - the Pixel and Pixel XL are the first Google-branded smartphones. As evident from the launch event in San Francisco on Tuesday, Google is positioning the Pixel smartphones against Apple's iPhone, at the premium-end of...
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THE INQUIRER
9 years ago

On first impressions, weecan't help but feel that the Pixel is a bit of a wasted opportunity. The handset has a largely boring design, doesn't offer much in the way of innovation and is expensive compared with previous Nexus smartphones.
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