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.
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Published: 2016-12-02, Author: Matt , review by: v3.co.uk
The Pixel XL and HTC 10 are made from the same DNA and for that reason, putting one over the other is a somewhat tricky task.The two phones are fairly evenly matched in most departments, and when one does get a leg up it's only by the slightest of margins...
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Published: 2016-12-01, Author: Matt , review by: Theinquirer.net
Abstract: THE PIXEL and Pixel XL mark the first time Google has taken the design, engineering and testing wholly in house. If we didn't know better we'd wager there's an HTC A9 inside. After all, HTC did build the thing. Bearing these similarities in mind, how doe...
With such a big price difference, it's hard to recommend buying the Google Pixel XL here. For a lot less money you get the same Snapdragon 821 processor, premium design and large battery. Add in that OnePlus gets your more storage and RAM and you have a f...
Published: 2016-11-07, Author: Matt , review by: Theinquirer.net
Abstract: WHO KNEW the OnePlus 3 would prove to be one of the most exciting releases of 2016? The so-called "flagship killer" managed to combine a winning price with high-end specs, and we awarded it 9/10. Just like OnePlus, then, Google is attempting to make simi...
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Published: 2016-11-05, Author: Matt , review by: v3.co.uk
It's a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to recommending one phone significantly over the other.The OnePlus 3 camera has more megapixels, Google's sensor technology gives it a clear edge and makes it worthy of the hype. However, the upgrade to the Snapdrag...
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...
