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
Unified and clean software experience
Good performance
Two sizes to choose from. Very good rear camera.
Uses new Android Nougat
Google's latest OS
Usable both on Verizon and Google's Project Fi
Solid construction
Great build quality
Gorgeous screen
Excellent camera
Top notch performance
Amazing battery life
Pure Google
Very fast
Great camera
Long battery life
2 years of OS updates
3 years of security updates
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
More flexible camera exposure
Fast recharge times
Headphone jack
Higherres display
Brighter screen
More color/storage options
Optical zoom
Slimmer build
Stereo speakers
Longer battery life
Waterproof
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
Speedy performance
Latest Android
With fast updates and thoughtful software additions
Excellent build quality
Great
Fast camera that excels in video
Incredibly high quality build
Fast
Great battery life
Industryleading AMOLED screen
Big step for mobile VR
Best of the best camera
Ultra high quality 24bit audio output
3.5mm audio jack
Easy transfer utility
24/7 phone or chat support
Great software
Excellent performance
Camera produces stunning pics in many shooting situations
Ships with useful adapters
Google Assistant
Awesome camera quality
Super smooth performance
Great performance
Great camera performance
Premium design
Nice OLED display
Daydream View rocks
Good battery life
Exceptional performance
Clean user experience
Top notch camera
Stunning display
Fast Snapdragon 821 processor
Sharp display
Latest Android 7
1 software and guaranteed updates
Promising Google Assistant functionality
24/7 live help
Fantastic camera
Super fast and responsive
Unlimited online photo and video backup
It's fast as balls
Camera output is otherworldly
Best front facing camera on a smartphone
Same performance for small and XL models
Display is tuned perfectly
Fantastic battery life (XL model)
Solid
High-quality construction
Fast processor and smooth touch response
Excellent image stabilization
Free photos/video cloud storage
Lengthy battery life
The beautifully designed Google Pixel XL features a superb camera
An expansive display and the robust Google Assistant
Google Assistant is fantastic
Excellent camera with HDR+ and ES
Lighting fast experience
Above average battery life
Above average speaker performance
Great display
Pixel Launcher is one of the best interfaces
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
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
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'
Smooth performance
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
Good display
High-end build quality
LTE Cat. 11
Fast WiFi
Excellent voice quality
Great cameras
Low SAR values
The best smartphone camera available. The best Android software experience yet. Snappy performance. Fantastic highresolution display. Decent battery life.
The editors didn't like
Design is a little dull
Lacks extra features found on similarly priced flagships like water resistance
Wireless charging
OIS
Multilens cameras
Price is as high as the competition's
Camera functionality could be better
Pricey
Bland design
No OIS
No micro-SD
Not water-resistant
Prev3 of 3Next
Expensive
Not water resistant/water proof
No stereo speakers
No water resistance
Eyewatering SIMfree price
Google Assistant is still learning
Back glass prone to scratching
Styling might be too close to an iPhone for some
Not waterproof
No expandable storage
Camera's lowlight performance disappointing
No VoLTE support for now
No wireless charging
Side button placement not ideal
No microSD expandability
Lacklustre speaker setup
Chunky design
No waterproofing
Expandable storage
Or wireless charging
Very expensive
Bezels are stupid big
No 64GB model
Battery life (regular model)
Limited color options
Excessive camera glare issue
No wireless charging (despite half-glass back)
No extreme water resistance
Uninspiring design
Expensive compared to Nexus phones of old
No USB-C video output
No wireless charging support
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
Generic
Understated design
Easily chipped and dented
Lack of OIS can affect videos
High price tag
Focus issues with lowlight camera operation
No stereo frontfacing speakers (though still sounds nice)
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
Pricier than the Nexus it replaces
Poor Camera Lens Quality
Camera software ignores more experienced users
Poor Headphone Quality
The Nexus is dead
Yawninducing design
Less waterresistant than rivals
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
No Dual-SIM
No microSD support
PWM
SoC throttling
Lacks water resistance
And microSD card slot. Expensive. (Subjectively) ugly design.
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...
Great software, Excellent performance, Camera produces stunning pics in many shooting situations, Ships with useful adapters
Not waterproof, No expandable storage, Camera's lowlight performance disappointing
The Google Pixel XL is an acceptable piece of hardware buoyed by superb software and excellent performance. It's hard to call it the best overall Android smartphone when it lacks waterproofing, removable storage, and OIS, even though it definitely runs...
The Pixel XL beats out all comers in the 5.5″ or larger smartphone category, but at a high price tag. Buy it if you want the best Android smartphone in creation. For those looking for a budget model, try the OnePlus 3 $170 Nextbit Robin...
More flexible camera exposure, Fast recharge times, Headphone jack, Higherres display, Brighter screen, More color/storage options, Optical zoom, Slimmer build, Stereo speakers, Longer battery life, Waterproof
Much as we saw with the iPhone 7 and 5-inch Pixel, the iPhone 7 Plus and Pixel XL don't give either much wiggle room in this comparison: one may have a slim lead in one category, while the other pulls a little bit ahead in another. Though this time, it di...
Published: 2016-11-08, Author: Matt , review by: anandtech.com
Google is clearly and unambiguously targeting the flagship market with its Pixel phones. With a starting price of $649 for the smaller 5.0-inch Pixel with 32GB of storage ($749 with 128GB) and $769 for the 5.5-inch Pixel XL with 32GB ($869 with 128GB), Go...
There is a lot to like about the Pixel and Pixel XL. The software is very usable and the hardware is charming if a little uninspiring at times.The camera is a great step forward in terms of performance and usability.Sadly, it doesn't have that much water...
Google Assistant, Awesome camera quality, Super smooth performance, Great battery life,
Not waterproof, No VoLTE support for now, Pricey
The thing with the Google Pixel XL (and the Pixel, since it's essentially the same except for differences in screen and battery) is, there's very little to complain about. Okay, it isn't waterproof, and that does seem like a glaring omission on Google's p...
