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
Debuts latest Android Nougat OS, Clean, slick and efficiently stripped-back interface, Google Assistant is impressive, Sharp, punchy and detailed screen, Comprehensive, high-quality camera,
Sound quality is uncompetitive, Not fully waterproof,
Thankfully for Google's mobile team, that's a million miles from how we generally hold the Pixel XL in regard.The uncompetitive sound quality and lack of sufficient waterproofing is a shame, but usability and innovation is high on the list of pros.The org...
Published: 2016-11-02, Author: Dave , review by: dailystar.co.uk
After a few doubts, we have become quite smitten with the Pixel.Google's first phone is friendly enough to make anyone at home with Android.From its great camera, free back-up, and helpful assistant – everything about the Pixel tries to make your life eas...
Published: 2016-10-28, Author: Matt , review by: Theinquirer.net
Abstract: THE PIXEL XL, which along with the smaller Pixel is being touted as the first 'Made by Google' smartphone, sees Google looking to take on Apple at its own game. Both smartphones have impressed us separately, so we decided to pit the two flagships head-to...
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Published: 2016-10-27, Author: Matt , review by: v3.co.uk
It's a closely-fought battle but each camp manages to rack-up wins (however negligible they may be).Apple's 12MP snapper provides perfectly decent results, but when it's already been usurped by the iPhone 7 Plus it was never going to be the crowning glory...
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Published: 2016-10-27, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
Android 7.1 Nougat, rapid updates, great camera, great screen, more than a day's battery life, Google Assistant, great fingerprint scanner
not waterproof, no expandable memory, no frontfacing speakers, no wireless charging, expensive, not as easy to handle as some rivals
The Google Pixel XL is a very good phone. It's camera is great, it's snappy, has the latest version of Android and will get updates first, it's powerful and lasts over a day between charges. Despite its size it's also relatively easy to use one-handed and...
Abstract: Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Google Pixel XL review highlights not only the exciting features of the Pixel XL, but also why the Google Pixel XL should be chosen over the standard Google Pixel .With only a minor increase i...
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Published: 2016-10-25, Author: Matt , review by: Theinquirer.net
Abstract: WE'VE PITTED OUR Android king of 2016, the Galaxy S7 Edge, against Google's supersized Pixel XL. Both phones cost a pretty penny and each have beautiful 5.5in QHD screens, so it's going to be hard to pick a winner. Design Pixel XL: 155x76x8.5mm, 168g, U...
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Published: 2016-10-24, Author: Matt , review by: v3.co.uk
Like the equally excellent Galaxy S7, the S7 Edge matches the mighty Pixel XL pretty much blow for blow. However, the Edge costs just that little bit more, placing it nearer the giddy asking price of the Google phone.Both sides have small pluses and minus...
While the Pixel XL is an attractive phone (if you can get used to the glass section) with decent combination of hardware and software, we can't help but feel a bit disappointed. It's very similar to the much cheaper Nexus 6P and OnePlus 3. You can get ple...
