Pros: The Google Pixel has a fantastic Camera, especially in low light. It’s elegantly designed Google Assistant takes one of the most natural, human approaches to answering your voice.
Cons: The phone’s display is dim in color in outdoor sunlight and it’s camera Lens blur feature is shoddy. It’s Splash- resistant rather than dunkable, and it’s price compared to previous Google Nexus devices
Verdict: If you’re wary of Samsung or looking for a worthy iPhone alternative, the Google pixel is the High-end Android phone to get. Of course, The Pixel isn’t perfect; the rear panel’s glass treatment maybe an aesthetic misfire for some, and it’s vulnerable to cracking. It’s also not as Water-resistant as others, and though it’s camera is superb, the iPhone 7 plus delivers superior video quality in portrait mode. Still these are mostly minor quibbles; if you’re looking for an alternative to the latest model iPhones, the Google Pixel is worth a serious look. It’s also the first phone to have the search giant’s new, thoroughly robust voice-and-search service, called Google Assistant, built in. It’s the most natural voice assistant I’ve experienced.
CAMERA: The camera is fast, images are in focus, and colors look vibrant. Close-up shots appear especially sharp and refined. Landscape scenes retain an impressive amount of detail and depth, even with objects that are far away. The front-facing camera is excellent too. It has a wide enough lens to fit a lot of content(read:faces) in each frame, and it softened skin tones enough to look appealing without appearing too airbrushed.
The camera can shoot 4k video, and though it doesn’t have optical image stabilization, it uses a combination of the gyroscope and software to steady your videos all the same. This feature works well, and its useful when you’re moving while recording footage. But it does give your videos a sort of surreal, almost drone-like-quality,
ASSISTANT: The pixel is deeply integrated with Google’s search services, and it’s the first hardware device to have Google Assistant baked in. Assistant is an AI bot that uses machine learning and Google’s vast search database to answer all kinds of questions you throw its way. It can schedule reminders, look up facts and places to eat, set alarms, give directions, translate phrases and more. And the more you use it, the more it’s supposed to learn about you and become more personalized.
ANDROID NOUGAT: The device runs a pure version of Android 7.1 Nougat. Its the first to have Google’s messaging service Allo and its video calling app Duo preloaded.
Launcher shortcuts, aka Google’s take on Apple’s 3D touch, lets you long-press on some apps to call up additional menu options.
You can send GIFs inside Google Keyboard, for all your GIF-fy delights.
To reduce eye strain from viewing a bright, bluish display at night, there’s a Night Light setting that tints the screen yellow.
On the back is a fingerprint reader for added user security and services such as Android Play. It works quickly, and as a bonus you can use it to slide down notifications on the screen. Now that many are justifiably cautious of Samsung phones, the Pixel is a great options for android users wondering where to go next. Its brand cachet already rivals Samsung and Apple. Unlike the Nexus models of years past, you don’t have to be an Android enthusiast to appreciate it. The only thing you’ll have to be enthusiastic about is owning a phone that’s beautiful, takes awesome photos and has smooth performance. If you are, the Pixel’s for you.