The rear camera produces excessive flare, Google plans to mitigate the problem using an update that will mitigate the flare using a software algorithm.[30]
Some users are reporting another issue with the camera app, where it freezes up with pink/purple vertical lines.[31][32]
Some devices have their microphone stop working right from the start or after some usage.[33]
Some users experience problems pairing the phone with car entertainment systems through Bluetooth. Google has reportedly acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix. Tasneem Akolawala of Gadgets360 speculates that the issue lies with the Android 7.1 Nougat software, drawing reference to a prior similar issue with Nexus devices when Android Marshmallow was rolled out.[34]
Some users reported issues with LTE band 4. Google was made aware of the issues and were working on a fix;[35] the fix was included in the release of Android 7.1.1 in December 2016.[36]
At PwnFest, a hacking competition in Seoul, South Korea, a Chinese team of white-hat hackers from Qihoo 360 demonstrated a zero-day exploit that allows for remote code execution by malicious websites to have full access to the phone, including contacts, photos, messages, and phone calls, on the Google Pixel. The team won$120, 000, and Google is working to fix the issue.[37][38]
Some users have complained of overheating issues when using the Pixel or Pixel XL with the Google Daydream View virtual reality(VR) headset.[39]
Some users have reported issues when receiving screenshots from iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Google has reportedly been made aware of the issue.[40] The Pixel and Pixel XL received generally positive reviews. Dieter Bohn of The Verge said the Pixel smartphones are ".easily the best Android phones you can buy" and gave the product a 9 out of 10, praising its long battery life and Google Assistant integration. However, Bohn did not like its pedestrian design and lack of waterproofing.[26] Matt Humrick of Anandtech praised the camera being flush with the body, but was critical of the price since Nexus fans assumed there would be a more affordable option.[27] Chris Velazco of Engadget praised the build quality, camera, and performance, but criticized the expensive price, and lack of proper water-resistance present in rivals, such as the iPhone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7.[28] Writing for Ars Technica, Ron Amadeo said of the phone, "[it has] unbeatable software and support with a great camera, wrapped in a familiar exterior."[29]
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