Re: What a letdown
Shipping date of a month from the order date is a bit too long. But this is probably part of the growing pains for Pixel. Don't expect it to reoccur from next year.
Except that other flagship Android phones have wonderful specs too. I think that widespread availability will be crucial for the success of the Pixel brand.
It will sell well enough because it's a solid phone. But it won't have iPhone-like sales volume because you really can't call the Pixel a transcendental phone.
It's not like people are meant to engage in water sports with their phones but the ratings are still important because sometimes mishaps do occur.
Flagship phones with premium prices should have premium features.