Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Android phones are among the best. They are beautiful, feature-packed smartphones that provide a flawless user experience.
With its superior camera, long software update cycles, and smooth Google software, the Pixel is the best Android smartphone you can buy. It is also waterproof and has a top-of-the-line processor that can run apps and games as well as heavyweights.
Unlike the iPhone, it's not as stylish as Samsung's Galaxy S8 or Note 8. It is less glamorous than its competitors and lacks a headphone socket.
Google has abandoned the dual camera and super-thin edges of its Pixel 2 cameras, which is a shame. But it's smarter to keep in line with the big boys when it comes to aesthetics. Pixel 2 will also be perfect for minimalist design.
The iPhone X is not as good, but it is still one of the top Android phones. It's a sturdy phone with great cameras, Google Lens and three years of guarantee updates. It's our pick for the best smartphone you can buy in 2018.
Camera Quality
The Pixel 2 has a very good camera that produces incredibly accurate exposures indoors and in bright light, even in low-light conditions. It's also very good at preserving fine detail, although it's possible to see some luminance noise in the Pixel's images.
Despite being a single lens device, autofocus is extremely fast and precise. The Pixel has a strong dynamic range and can be used for wide-angle as well as telephoto shots.
Its color reproduction is excellent, with vibrant and natural colors across the spectrum, even in a bright room. The Pixel's image stabilization is also very good, though it's not as smooth as on a dual-lens device like the iPhone 8 Plus.
Battery Life
The Pixel's battery can last up to 24 hours on one charge, even when you are using heavy apps or playing games. It has the same outstanding battery management that we have come to know from Google.
Sense 6
Google's new Sense 6 interface brings together many the most current features and functions of Android into an intuitive, seamless package. It also features an updated lock screen, Music detection and Airplane Mode support.
A new Ghost mode allows you to scroll down to see the entire home screen even when the display is off. There's also a "Find my Phone", which helps you locate your phone.
The smartphone is also the first phone with an Always-On display. It displays missed messages and notifications when your screen's off. However, you can disable it if that's not what you want.
The Pixel is equipped with a highly responsive fingerprint reader. You can quickly unlock it without touching the display. And it has a great battery life, if not the longest out there.