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
(57%)
22 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: 2016-10-18, Author: Tim , review by: techspot.com
The best smartphone camera available. The best Android software experience yet. Snappy performance. Fantastic highresolution display. Decent battery life.
Lacks water resistance, wireless charging, and microSD card slot. Expensive. (Subjectively) ugly design.
Honestly, I didn't expect to like the Pixel XL as much as I do. I thought that it would be nice but I wouldn't let go of my Nexus 6P. After using it, I can easily ditch the Nexus in favor of this. Amazing camera, marvelous display, all-day battery lif...
Published: 2016-10-18, Author: Alex , review by: recombu.com
Exceptional performance, Clean user experience, Top notch camera, Stunning display
No microSD expandability, Lacklustre speaker setup, Chunky design, Expensive
Google has poured what it considers to be the best it can offer into the Pixel XL and the higher resolution display does lead us to believe that this is the real star over the standard Pixel phone. Provided the design isn't a deal-breaker the only other t...
Distinctive design with good build quality, Smooth performance throughout phone interface, Capable camera makes it easy to get great shots, Video stabilization delivers on promises, Nougat's changes really enhance phone usability
Focus issues with lowlight camera operation, No stereo frontfacing speakers (though still sounds nice)
The Pixel XL is a phone on a mission, looking to not only draw attention to Google's prowess as the company behind advanced smartphone software and service, but also as a company that can design some attractive, high-end, and most importantly desirable ha...
Fast Snapdragon 821 processor, Sharp display, Latest Android 7,1 software and guaranteed updates, Excellent camera, Promising Google Assistant functionality, 24/7 live help
No waterproofing, expandable storage, or wireless charging
The Pixel XL has top-notch hardware, the latest Android software, and guaranteed support from Google, making it one of the best big-screen Android phones you can buy...
All that really needs to be said is the Pixel is Google's best smartphone ever released and a new generation of Android. It's made by Google “inside and out” and that actually means something. While it may not have a wallet friendly $499 price tag like pa...
Uses new Android Nougat, Google's latest OS, usable both on Verizon and Google's Project Fi, solid construction
Price is as high as the competition's, camera functionality could be better
The Pixel phones are an important jump up in class for Google, especially for users of Project Fi. But if you're not a Fi user, it's hard to recommend the Pixel. Samsung's reputation has been badly dinged by the Note7 recall, but that doesn't change the f...
