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
Published: 2017-03-10, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
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
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
Solid design, Promise to get updates on day one, Welloptimized, smoothperforming Android, Camera captures great stills and video, Very good battery life, Versatile video recording, Plentiful 64GB of storage in the base model, Support for expandable storag
At the end of the day, Google has delivered with the Pixel XL: it is a surprisingly solid phone, especially for a first-generation product. While many would wish it was cheaper, we can definitely see justification for its flagship price: the Pixel costs $...
Published: 2017-01-19, Author: Daniel , review by: phonearena.com
Quick Android version updates, Google Assistant's reaction speed and voice recognition abilities are greatly improved compared to Google Now, Smoother performance, Very fast charging, Expandable storage, Compact and elegant waterproof chassis, Featurelade
If we are gentle to Google's first real effort to build its own phones with the new Pixel line, we'd say that the Pixel XL stands it ground against the equally priced Galaxy S7 edge in most areas, and that goes for the camera department, too.If we had to...
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Abstract: The Google Pixel XL is a smartphone that features incredible software, but subpar hardware. The question is whether or not the software experience makes up for the lack of hardware related features.For nearly $800 off-contract, the Pixel XL features a 5.5...
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Published: 2016-12-21, Author: Lars , review by: dpreview.com
Class leading image detail across the ISO range, Noise wellcontrolled at higher ISOs, Very good dynamic range, Fast and accurate AF in all light levels, Very efficient video stabilization when camera is not panned, Good video image quality, Highquality sl
Prone to lens flare with strong light source inside the frame, Slight stuttering effect when panning in video mode, Very noticeable stitching errors in panorama modes, Lens blur mode inferior to competitors' versions, No manual shutter speed or Raw in sto
The Google Pixel XL is an all-around great device with a very good display that currently offers the best camera image quality in smartphones. It lacks the dual-cams and "zooming-capabilities" of some of its rivals, but if image quality is your number one...
Published: 2016-12-14, Author: Scott , review by: androidguys.com
With prices that start at $650, the Pixel is a few hundred dollars more than other models with similar hardware. Head-to-head, though, it's not fair, particularly if you care about specification bullet points. Look deeper, though, and you'll find that the...
Published: 2016-12-06, Author: Juan , review by: Pocketnow.com
Phenomenal UI Performance, Eye Catching Rear Design, Excellent Camera Auto Software, Best in Class Voice Assistant, Very Good Battery Life and Recharging Speeds, The Nexus is dead, The Pixel XL has become a fairly polarizing device in our comments. There'
Pricier than the Nexus it replaces, Poor Camera Lens Quality, Camera software ignores more experienced users, Poor Headphone Quality, The Nexus is dead
So let's wrap this up, where does this leave us with Google's Pixel XL? There's a lot to like here. Google is making a second attempt at a first impression. For folks most concerned about software performance, we think they'll be very pleased with what t...
After using it for close to a month, I can say that I like the Pixel. I'm not quite as excited about it as others, but I like using it nonetheless. It offers the simplest software configuration and has a purity that can only be found on a handful of devic...
