Pixel Pros and Cons

[Golfdriver97]

We're starting an idea suggested by @sfoLAX. A simple thread that lists everyone's pros and cons about a specific device for the purpose of a potential buyer who wants a simplified look at current owner's opinions of it.

Please do the following:
1. Keep posts to a listing of pros and cons.
2. You may list as many of either as you like.
3. If you would like, you may add an overall purchase suggestion.

Example:
Pros:
-Good battery life
-Sleek design
-Beautiful screen

Cons:
-Physical size too big

Overall: I would recommend buying this device.

 

[Joe920]

Pros
- great camera
- pure Android experience
- fast security updates
- fingerprint reader
- compatible with Google Fi
- headphone jack

Cons
- expensive
- rarely in stock (128GB model)
- no expandable storage
- not waterproof
- no optical image stabilization
- no wireless charging
- large bezels

Overall: best choice if you want a secure Android experience.

Keep in mind that Google may come out with a significantly improved model this year.

 

[libra89]

Pros
- Strong radios for WiFi and cellular
- Excellent for one handed usage (regular size Pixel)

Cons
- Can't silence ringer/notifications without having the phone vibrate instead or a Do Not Disturb Mode
- Speaker is average

Overall: I would recommend if you are seeking the best Android phone possible that is in a small package (regular Pixel).

 

[garak0410]

Pros:
-Speed. Fastest phone I've ever used. Period.
-Purest form of Android.
-Excellent and super fast camera
-Roomy (128GB model)

Cons:
-Camera May Be Somewhat Overrated.
-Not enough "features" to warrant the high price.
-Are the early Bluetooth problems really fixed?

I go between this and a Moto Z Force Droid. If you want the fastest, purest Android experience, look no further than the Pixel. If you need a little more "bells and whistles", look for other "pure" or close to pure Android phones like what Moto overs.

 

[DinPA]

Wanted to add more cons to the Google Pixel XL. It doesn't tell you how many unread or new messages you have for each app. I had to buy another app to do this! Also, deleting multiple e-mail messages is way more complicated than it should be for a smartphone. You basically have to "press" on the body of the email to create a "check mark" on the left side and then delete several messages at one time. I miss pressing a home screen button at the bottom of the phone to activate the screen. All these features I would rather have than an awesome camera. SO disappointed in this phone!

 

[Ry]

Wanted to add more cons to the Google Pixel XL. It doesn't tell you how many unread or new messages you have for each app. I had to buy another app to do this! Also, deleting multiple e-mail messages is way more complicated than it should be for a smartphone. You basically have to "press" on the body of the email to create a "check mark" on the left side and then delete several messages at one time. I miss pressing a home screen button at the bottom of the phone to activate the screen. All these features I would rather have than an awesome camera. SO disappointed in this phone!

Re: email, wouldn't that be the case with all Android phones? Are you referring to the Gmail app?