Google Pixel XL (2016)

Solid no frills performer, after all these years – Satisfied with build and tech quality. Battery life good and will last longer with the 30-80 percent rule on charging. Has stood the test of time. Apps run well. Not a flagship but a steady basic performer of the five star variety., Show details

Simply put.....best android I’ve ever used and the most bang for buck phone now – After reading reviews here I was wondering ..... how come I’ve never came across aftersell service problems some of you have experienced here First and foremost ...... apps runs flawlessly on this device ....... I even completely fill up the storage fully and still not even a drop of slowdown ......personally I feel the device is even more… Read more

smooth and responsive than iPhone

The one issue I’ve had was when I update to Oreo all of sudden the camera stopped working

So I contact the online technical wizard for further assistance and without any question asked

They send me a brand new replacement phone

Mind you ...... I got this phone off eBay at a discount price because the back was cracked at 300 ......in the end I got a brand new phone in return ...... I mean how kool is that

Multitasking is beyond perfection ..... everything seems flawless and buttery smooth ...... the latency was so sharp and responsive that ..... it makes you wonder why couldn’t all android phones function like this ..... I mean this is the way android was intended to be after all..... right ??

This phone is highly recommend for those who’s looking to get a budget phone in 2018

Trust me

It’s well worth every penny it’s priced now you can get one as low as 170 off eBay if you take your time to dig around

Best Phone I have ever had. Amazing camera – What can I say about the Pixel. It has completely converted me to android and I dont think I will ever be going back to iPhone and their completely restricted iOS environment. I have had this for about a year now and it is working great and no issues other than getting used to Android OS. Well build but I do live in fear of dropping this as I… Read more

do feel it would not fair well in a battle against my tile flooring, but what phone could these days. The camera is hands down the best, I sometimes cannot tell the difference in photos from this and ones taken with my Nikon D3200 (seriously).

The only faults I could say would be the speaker. Forward facing stereo would be a must for a pixel 2, holding it you naturally cover the bottom speaker that cannot do justice when watching something on the great pixel XL screen. and the pricing to get the decent amount of space. The 32Gb quickly fills up fast, the google photos sync does help the issue though.

6 month review – If you been following my reviews from the Samsung to OnePlus to Nexus I've switched to pixel which means you know I'm a pure android kind of tech geek. People read reviews to make a decision on where to spend their hard earned cash. I ordered mine on the first day of release which means I didn't get held up like those geeks waiting for weeks… Read more

on end for a pixel.

Fault, Bluetooth issue when pairing devices. It's happen once to me in 6 months all I did was turn off phone and back on (software update required) hopefully April or May.

Fault, Snapchat camera takes time to focus must tap on screen to adjust happening since the beginning.(could be app problem camera loads good on its own)

Resolved, speaker crackling sound when watching the mummy trailer on max volume (software update fixed it)

Resolved, now cards not updating January or February (software update fixed it)

Resolved, slippery phone. All I did was get a rhino shield bumper protector and slap on a skin from dbrand it's a tight fit but it works.

Con, google support chat. It worked for the first month which was great sometimes you don't like to talk to people. Now it's only call back but least its instant.

Con, you can never order the blue ever well not for Australia

Pro. You can call someone while you're navigating without touching device just do a hey google comannd.

Pro. Manage 5 hours of SOT easily daily. Claim 7 hours of use with 15 minutes of charge? Take that with a grain of salt.

Overall. No lag from phone. Just remember to clear the cache from settings. I have not put a custom rom on this pixel no need it just works. Yes the camera is legit works great it's on par with its rivals.

Any questions just ask. Who knows what my next phone might be. Samsung S8 on the horizon also note or I'll wait for iPhone 8 and pixel 2 to make my decision.

Best phone – I have Android auto in my cars and all the Samsung phones etc do not function correct but Pixel works a dream. Free cloud direct to Google for all your photos so never lose them again. The camera also captures great images with many functions and styles. Will upgrade to the 2 soon  Show details

Pixel XL reliable work horse, – Although this phone is no longer a flagship, it is therefore a cheaper and reliable budget option. Pure android simplicity and steady UI. Great camera backed by Google AI features. Limitless pic and vid Google cloud storage, automatically uploading. Runs Pie OS very well. Battery life hard to beat. Excellent low price down from up over a… Read more

thousand aud to now in the low three hundreds.

Metal chassis.

Industrial style rather than latest expensive curved glass etc.

Latest tech and USB C for fast charge and data transfer.

Fantastic internet support from Google.

Relatively easy to work on.

Great phone – Personally I was worried switching from apple to android again but the Pixel XL is great and doesn't make me regret my decision. The camera is fantastic and takes awesome quality photos and I get the latest & best updates. Would recommend to new phone searchers :) Bit on the pricey side, but worth it.  Show details

Camera is an issue with NO FIX or response from Google Pixel XL – For months upon months now I'm dealing with camera issues - fatal errors...won't spin around for selfies & constant errors in 3rd party apps such as Marco Polo. Also, now having issues with ringing at all or notifications of missed calls or voice mail. Since I'm still making payments on the phone, it would be nice to know this widespread problem… Read more

will be fixed. 3 more payments & then I guess I'll be picking out a different Droid to make payments on. Very disappointing to have a major brand simply ignore it's customers.

So many issues - wont buy this phone again – Good camera and easy to use phone. I have however had numerous issues with the phone freezing on a variety of apps. (Have to restart the phone each time). Have also had sound issues on calls and ring volume. Finally taking screen shots on this phone is such a pain!  Show details

Great camera – The display looks amazing and gets a decent amount of battery life. I haven't had any errors/crashing/instability issues. I do sometimes have to restart the phone to get the bluetooth to connect to my car stereo.

Fantastic Phone – Really great phone. One of easiest phone to operate I have ever had. It really is simply to use. The camera is awesome, takes fantastic good quality photos. The apps run smoothly on the phone also. I am happy with the brightness and quality of the phone. It's very fast and great how you can get the latest Android version.  Show details

Great Phone.... terrible product support from Google – Have used the phone for nearly 1 year.... was absolutely fabulous with great quality pictures and very easy to use. Then in February, Google released an update to the phone service app... and it all went down hill... for three months now, and even after a replacement phone on which the camera failed, Google hasn't supported the product... so… Read more

unless you are a phone guru... stay away from Google products as product support will let you down... a shame because original equipment is great.

The Pixel XL is a dud – Since the software update to 8.1.0 My Pixel XL has had problems. Firstly the phone screen would not turn on. Currently the microphone on my Pixel XL is dead. I can hear incoming callers but they cannot hear me. The eBay seller advertised the phone with AU WARRANTY which looks like a fraud as the seller refuses to answer my emails and has… Read more

seemingly not taken any action. I have had one quote of $550 to replace the main board on my PIxel XL. This problem is wide spread so much so that a Class Action has been launched against Google in the USA over the dead microphone issue. In the early days of this problem Google was replacing dud phones with new ones and in Australia ???

Wonderful Phone – This phone is wonderfully crisp and has the best camera on the market. The quality and experience has been unmatched in any Android phone I have owned so far. The only downside I guess was the fact that I bought the 32gb version because that fit my budget better, but had I known I would love the phone so much, I would have paid extra for the 128 gb. Definitely recommend.  Show details

A truly outstanding device – Despite bland looks, this device is a great performer. Battery life is outstanding, the screen is pin-sharp and responsive, phone reception has always been solid for me, and the interface is always snappy and smooth. The speaker is okay, but nothing special. But the real star of the show is the camera - it's simply amazing, and it's very… Read more

difficult to take a bad photo with it. In tough conditions, where most cameras will struggle, it doesn't even seem to try. It makes you look like a pro. And the power button double-tap shortcut to open the camera is icing on the cake - you can be ready to take photos before it's fully out of your pocket. I could rave about it for hours.

Pure android experience – It takes beautiful pictures and gives the user pure android experience. Absolutely love how the phone is very responsive to the users needs. Has a great texture and good grip too. The only downfall is that the I feel it's pricey. Nevertheless, You get what you pay for the quality and the experience.  Show details

Best available phone in the market – This phone has the best camera on the market and might only be second to google pixel 2 XL. Love the pure android experience and also it has google assistant which is way more helpful compared to SIRI. The only this that I dont really like is the size of the bezel that is very big. Those bezel spaces can be used for something else  Show details

Love it! – Being totally over Apple phones, this is a magnificent alternative! I don't think I could go back to Apple. Easily the quickest feeling phone I've ever had with a great camera and operating system. Feels so snappy going between menus and opening apps. Also seems to have many more customizable options than compared to an iPhone. And bloatware free!  Show details

Definitely a 1st generation smart(er)phone – I believe this phone was the one of the first few phones that had a strong focus on the google assistant. Best decision google has made. Cons: - First google phone with no headphone jack - Still not waterproof at the time - Large glass back, feel was terrible in the hands versus it's younger generation Nexus 6P. - No stereo front facing… Read more

speakers.

Pros:

- Started the revolution (or the focus) of AI Assistant

- Still had the silky smooth software to it

Decent phone for the price – Considering the prices of more recent phones, coming up more than $1000, the Google Pixel has remarkable camera quality, as well as speed.There are a few problems with the phone though, having speaker issues, having to reboot into safe mode or reformatting the entire phone for the speakers to work. The phone's strength isn't as great as it could… Read more

crack on both sides, which turns out to be really costly as most places don't offer repairs at cheap prices. The Google Pixel XL's lasted me at least 2 years now, and hasn't caused any major problems.

Great phone however doesn't hold resale value – Love the phone, and the camera is incredible! However, it was quickly superseded by the GS8 and then the iPhoneX. Decent battery life. Wish it were waterproof. Clean Android is a godsend, and you're guaranteed the latest software first for at least a few years after purchase. A good buy, especially with the bargains around now, but don't expect it to hold resale value like an iPhone.  Show details

Best phone i've bought – I really like this phone because its responsive, camera quality is sharp and arguably better than the iphone, video capability of 4k and is smart enough to track the things that i like in its 'google news feed' service. The only thing i could fault is the battery life but other that that this is my favourite phone thus far.  Show details

Smart and simple – This is my best ever phone. It's easy peasy to use. Voice activated and no need to even use the keyboard as voice controls all the phones options. Messaging is a Breese. The camera is fantastic. The Google options are state of the art. It has too many options for my review they're all great. Brilliant thanks Google.  Show details

Pixel XL over rated – Unable to wirelessly screen share/cast. I use my phone for work but the Google pixel can not screen cast to my car stereo wirelessly . Also you need a Chromecast to screen share to your TV.. Mobile heats up quickly if used alot, battery life is poor. Do not consider if you use your mobile as a work phone as it does not last the whole day  Show details

Great phone – Best phone I had so far, previous one was a Samsung and it was filled with Samsung apps. Happy to finally use an clean Android OS phone. It gets hot sometimes but a restart normally fixes the issue. I will buy a Pixel again when this one dies or is outdated.  Show details

Another great Google phone – My previous two phones were Nexus. I don't hesitate to buy a Google phone as I know I can get android updates as soon as they're ready, and I don't have to wait for a manufacturer to add their bloatware revisions before I eventually get the update ( or not ). Although now superseded by the awesome Pixel 2 XL, the original XL is still a great… Read more

phone, although it isn't exactly cheap.

The camera is very good, as is battery life. I can go three days of reasonably frequent use without needing to charge. Fingerprint sensor works flawlessly.

The only thing that could be improved somewhat is the sound quality when you're making calls, but let's face it, that's not what most of us are doing with our smartphones these days...

Best phone ever – So I have had this phone for over a year now... Wanted to wait before posting a review, I can safely say this phone is as fast now as it was the day I purchased it, pictures are amazing! Reception is amazing, sound and screen quality is amazing.... If you are in the market for a new phone look no further  Show details

Good up to date phone – This phone replaced my Google Nexus 6P, it greatest feature has to be the camera, high res and fast to operate, best camera I've had on a phone. Other standouts are lack of bloatware, fast updates every month, always have the latest software, pure google platform, fast response, unlimited storage with pixel in Google drive, battery life is a lot… Read more

better than Samsung galaxy S4/S5.

Only issue/negative is sometimes takes a little while for Bluetooth to connect, only a minor issue though

All over I can highly recommend this phone.

Good phone battery life a bit ordinary – Pretty happy with this phone as it has android installed with out any bloatware but the battery life is a bit ordinary when bluetooth and wifi are both turned on. It also takes ages to charge back to 100 percent (at least 2 hours) Camera is great and uploads automatically to google photos. Fast opening of apps and works well with google home… Read more

and google assistant and chromecast. If you aren't an apple fanboy this is definitely the phone you need. Good calender as wel.

Excellent – Very good, with Android system infinity memory for the photos and very clear with the ring tones, could not find the case cover easy but was okay the battery life is very good lasts for one day and half, very good after sale service Easy to connect to other devices  Show details

Smartphones are my business - this is the best phone I've ever had – For my personal phone, I switch between Apple and Android devices every few years so as to remain familiar with both in terms of user experience and development environment. iPhone is excellent and has been for years. The Pixel is the first Android phone that I believe surpasses that excellence in almost every way. that said - HOWEVER - the… Read more

first run of Pixels had issues with battery life and connectivity. We contacted Google Pixel customer support and Google replaced our phones with newer fault-free hardware, swiftly and free of charge.

Their app marketplace and customer support aren't at Apple's level yet, but for me I prefer this phone above all others.

Good, not without fault – I have two Google pixel xl. One started making an internal vibrating sound when it was being called withing 24hours had shut down and would not switch back on. The second phone failed within two weeks. The second one would not take charge. As we all know things are not made to last forever so I was not suprised. Both phones where replaced under warranty. Having used HTC, BlackBerry, iPhone and Samsung I am happy with the pixel xl.  Show details

Terrible Support – I bought two Google Pixel XL's. One for me and one for my wife. My wife's screen cracked ONE WEEK after we got them. She did not drop it and it was in a rubberized protective case.Google Support refused to fix or replace it. After paying the astronomical price for them, I could not afford to get it fixed right away. Now the LED (or whatever)… Read more

display went bad and the phone is no longer usable. And, believe it or not, after about six months of using mine, my display has cracked. To be honest, I did drop mine but from only a height of about one foot.....and it landed on a carpeted floor. I'll have to pay to get them fixed ($189 each minimum) and then try and sell them. We need a phone that is more durable, from a company that makes good products and is willing to stand behind the quality. But it won't come from Google, that's for sure.