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Overall Rating
8.8
Pros
- +Excellent camera quality that rivaled or beat contemporary flagships, Clean, service-integrated Android experience direct from Google, Unlimited original-quality Google Photos storage at launch, Vibrant 5-inch AMOLED display, IP53 splash resistance
Cons
- −Battery capacity felt modest at 2770mAh for a 2016 flagship, No wireless charging, Premium pricing that surprised Nexus loyalists, Design closely resembled the HTC 10 that built it
Expert Review
PhoneArena's user ratings for the Google Pixel were excellent, with perfect scores for build quality and camera performance, praising it as advanced simplicity that gave the iPhone 7 a genuine run for its money.
VERDICT
The phone that launched Google's own flagship line, remembered for its exceptional camera and clean software even years after release.
