Google's Pixel 2 XL and Pixel 2 XL Android smartphones are the best. They're gorgeous, feature-packed devices that deliver a flawless user experience in every way.
Because of its outstanding camera, lengthy software update cycle, and sleek Google software, the Pixel is one of the best Android phones you can purchase. It can also run heavyweight apps and games, and is water-resistant.
Unlike the iPhone, it's not as stylish as Samsung's Galaxy S8 or Note 8. It has two huge bezels around it, making it less elegant than its counterparts.
Google is regretting removing dual cameras from its phones and reducing the thickness of their bezels. However, it's smart not to compete with the big names in aesthetics. Plus, if you're going for a minimalist design, the Pixel 2 will fit the bill perfectly.
As it stands now, it is one of best Android phones that you can purchase today - in some ways, it even surpasses the iPhone X. It's an extremely solid phone that has a great camera, Google Lens, three years of guaranteed updates and is our pick for best smartphone.
Camera Quality
The Pixel 2 has an excellent camera. It can take very accurate exposures indoors or in bright sunlight, even under low-light conditions. Although it can be difficult to see luminance noise, the Pixel 2's images are very detailed.
Despite the fact that the Pixel is only a single-lens camera, its autofocus performance is very fast and precise. The Pixel's dynamic capabilities are impressive and it can be used both for wide-angle and long-range shots.
It has excellent color reproduction, with vibrant, natural colors in every range of the spectrum. Even in bright environments. The Pixel's image stability is excellent, although it isn’t as smooth or as good as that of a dual-lens device such as the iPhone 8 Plus.
Battery Life
The Pixel's battery is very powerful, able to last for an entire day even when you run heavy apps or play video games. The Pixel also features the same excellent battery management we have come to expect from Google.
Sense 6
Google's updated Android interface, Sense 6, brings together many of the most recent features and functions in an intuitive and seamless package. It also features an updated lock screen, Music detection and Airplane Mode support.
There's also a new Ghost mode, which allows you to swipe down to see more on the home screen when it is off, and a "Find my Phone” feature that helps you find your phone.
It's also the first phone to include an Always On display, which shows missed notifications and messages when your screen is off, and you can choose to disable it if you don't want that.
The Pixel comes with a fast and responsive fingerprint reader. It can unlock your phone quickly and easily without having to touch the screen. The battery life is excellent, if it's not the longest.