Testseek.com have collected 327 expert reviews of the Google Pixel XL and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Pixel XL.
October 2016
(85%)
327 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(56%)
21 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great Android software
Newest Qualcomm processor
Newfangled VR capabilities
Tight integration between hardware and software
Fantastic camera
Good battery life
Zippy performance
One of the best phone cameras around
Streamlined Android software
Google Assistant is promising
The beautifully designed Google Pixel XL features a superb camera
An expansive display and the robust Google Assistant
Feels great in the hand
Lovely and bright screen
Google's "Pixel" edition of Nougat operates more smoothly
Performance is top notch
Excellent camera offering very solid colour recreation
Blazingly fast 4G speeds
Google Assistant's A.I. is innovative
Superb camera
Fast
Unlimited cloud storage
Fast charging
Daydream VR compatibility
The editors didn't like
More expensive than a Nexus phone
Camera aperture is f/2.0
Design isn't stylish or waterproof
No water-resistance
Expensive
Design is a little bland
Google Assistant feels like a first generation product
Really peculiar design choices
No stereo speakers or waterproofing
The XL is Google's priciest phone yet. The camera Lens Blur feature needs improvement and it's not as water resistant as its top-tier rivals
Lacks water resistance
Fairly ordinary design
No major differentiator outside of the software or camera
Great specs, Fast charging, Claimed leading camera
More expensive than previous, Google phones, Design a little uninspired
I like this smartphone a lot, the software looks great, and the hardware has a certain odd charm to it. If the camera is as good as Google promises, they've got a very good smartphone here. Of course, if you were expecting a Nexus-level price, you'...
It's sad that the Nexus name seems to have been retired, but the Pixel lineup we've seen so far looks a worthy successor that should place Google firmly among the premium brands. The pricing feels a risk, especially without waterproofing or proper OIS, bu...
Published: 2016-10-22, Author: Nick , review by: pcworld.co.nz
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
It is as good as or incrementally better than everything else on the market but the A.I-enhanced Google Assistant elevates it to another level of smartphone technology. However, now that Google's amazing Daydream VR is here - and it's currently exclusive...
Published: 2016-10-20, Author: Nick , review by: pcworld.co.nz
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Jerky video stabilization when moving, Video color balance is off, No 64GB capacity
All in all, this is a solid smartphone, it's also one of the rare to feel premium in my hands without the usual over contrasted screen or cheap plastics. Google took note from the Apple book and that's for the better. Android 7.1 is a very nice upgrade an...
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