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Google Pixel reviews reveal the truth about the tech giant’s smartphone

Google's much anticipated mobile phone is set to hit shelves tomorrow

THE Pixel is Google's first foray into manufacturing a phone by themselves, but has it really been worth the wait?

Due for release tomorrow is the Google Pixel and Pixel XL, which come after six years of the tech giant partnering up with the likes of HTC to create its Nexus phones.

The Google Pixel is set to release tomorrow
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The Google Pixel is set to release tomorrow

To help you decide whether the phone is worth its £599 we have rounded up the reviews you need to read.

GIZMODO

In what is perhaps the most negative review, have come out and described the Pixel as nothing but a phone that "is a little fatter than last year's Nexus 6P".

While many people have been expecting the Pixel to be a true 'iPhone killer', the critics over at Gizmodo seem to disagree.

Gizmodo called the phone "ugly"
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Gizmodo called the phone "ugly"Credit: PA:Press Association

“The Pixel is an ugly phone.

"There’s also a big slab of glass at the top of the phone’s back that feels sticky and a little uncomfortable to hold. The design is nowhere near as sleek, clean, and easy to use as the iPhone 7.

"If you’re like me, and have avoided the iPhone all these years, it’s time to give in. The iPhone is definitively better this year.”

WIRED

however was significantly more positive than its Gizmodo counterpart. With the tech mag saying the Pixel "offers the look and competence of an iPhone, with a truly great camera and loads of innovative software and services".

The reviewer even went as far to say it had changed his outlook on smart phones on a whole.

Wired claimed the Pixel is finally set to take on the iPhone
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Wired claimed the Pixel is finally set to take on the iPhoneCredit: Reuters

"I write about gadgets, which means everyone asks me what laptop or dishwasher or whatever to buy.

"I struggle with this, because the answer often starts with, “It depends.”

"Unless you ask about a phone. In that case, I usually say get an iPhone.

"The Google Pixel changes changes my answer to the question I hear most often: What phone should you get?"

The new answer?

"You should get a Pixel."

THE VERGE

also took a similar line to Wired, with the website stating that for Google’s first phone, the end product is exceptionally good.

EE launched a huge publicity stunt by Marble Arch today to celebrate the Pixel's launch
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EE launched a huge publicity stunt by Marble Arch today to celebrate the Pixel's launchCredit: David Parry

"By almost every metric I can think of — speed, power, camera, smart assistant, you name it — it matches or exceeds the best phones available on the market today.

"The whole package is pretty incredible, and if you’re not put off by the premium price, you’ll be very happy with this premium phone.”

ARSTECHNICA 

Heralding the Google phone as a "middling piece of hardware", the says the Pixel's design was bland and boring.

However certain critics described the phone as boring and bland
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However certain critics described the phone as boring and blandCredit: David Parry

"The large and empty bezels feel like a downgrade from past devices, and the phones also have a few objective downgrades, like price and speaker quality.

"In terms of price vs. performance, the Huawei Nexus 6P feels like something that was designed and built by an experienced, well-oiled machine, while the Pixel really does feel like a new company’s first attempt at hardware.”

ENGADGET

This was one of many reviews to raise the issue of the Pixel having a rather hefty price tag attached to it.

Despite this  were more than pleased with the phone overall, claiming that the fast processor and amazing camera made it a good all round device.

Many believed the Pixel could end up being an 'iPhone killer'
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Many believed the Pixel could end up being an 'iPhone killer'Credit: Reuters

“After years of experimenting with Nexus devices, Google finally decided it wanted to make a phone of its own.

"HTC might be assembling the phones, but Google designed and developed the Pixel from end-to-end.

TECHRADAR

Another reviewer who were critical of the phone's price tag, stated:

“The Google Pixel is an excellent flagship phone that’s only let down by mediocre battery life and the still-developing Assistant.

Samsung are currently the largest Android manufacturer in the world, but Google hope to change that
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Samsung are currently the largest Android manufacturer in the world, but Google hope to change thatCredit: AP:Associated Press

"If you can stomach the price point, the Pixel is a breath of fresh Google air in a world of Android over-complication.”

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Showing that the Pixel is incapable of escaping comparison to its Apple counterpart, asked readers why they owned an iPhone.

"Is it because of its software, services and privacy policies?

The Android market seems to be quite open after Samsung's Note 7 issues
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The Android market seems to be quite open after Samsung's Note 7 issuesCredit: AP:Associated Press

"Or is it because it’s a very good phone for things like Google Maps, Gmail, Spotify and Facebook Messenger?

"If you’ve answered yes to the latter, the Pixel may be for you.”

CNET

Describing the Pixel as a "beaut", the takes into mind that the current largest Android phone manufacturer, Samsung, is having somewhat of a difficult time at the moment, and that this is the perfect time to launch a major new phone.

"The Pixel exceeded my high expectations and gives the iPhone a run for its money."

 

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