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[Google Pixel Real Life Review] tserv95:
I've used android phones, I've used iPhones. If this is what Google has to offer with its first Pixel phone I'm excited for Pixel 2 already. The camera rocks, love the quality of photos, the UI is intuitive and fast. Opening apps feels instant for me at least no delay. Have yet to see the device slow down. Almost elliminates the need to shy away from stock one can be hopeful that Verizon doesn't end up blocking depixel8 otherwise I may end up unlocking the bootloader if I see they do.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] ozmotion:
I use an Android and iPhone handset concurrently for work-related reasons. The Pixel is great, and compares very favorably with the iPhone.

Battery: I used to run all intensive apps like Waze and streaming audio through the iPhone, now I don't fear running them on the Android.

App switching: You know when you're chatting with someone and you look something up to further your discussion along? The Overview button double-tap for switching back and forth is so great.

Fingerprint reader: Is faster than the iPhone 6.

You can probably get a nearly identical experience with a Xiaomi or Oneplus phone without spending $650+. I remember even seeing one of the new Xiaomi flagships featuring the same camera sensor. But I hoped that the Pixel being was it is, it'll be a more bug-free experience.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] joshw0000:
I bought this phone expecting to not like it and sell it in a few weeks. It doesn't have an sd card slot or a removable battery. That's a pretty big deal to me. But I got the 128gb and started allowing Google to back up my pics. I can go 16 hours on the battery with 4 hours SOT. That's exponentially better than my MXP or pretty much any other phone I've used. I have grandfathered unlimited on Verizon so my choices are slim if I want root. Everything about this phone works very well. It's super quick and feels good in the hand. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with it.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] PsiPhiDan:
I adore this phone. By far my favorite phone I've owned (S3, EVO 4G, EVO 4G LTE, HTC M8, Galaxy Note 5, Samsung Fireball, LG V20, LG V10). The experience has been unparalleled for me.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] Digital DJ:
It's a great phone, but not worth the price tag that comes with it.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] CyberLykan:
I would consider this to be the "photographer's phone." It has a great camera and amazing EIS. As well as unlimited original photo hosting on Google Photos.

Did I mention it has UNLIMITED, ORIGINAL photo hosting on Google Photos?

Don't get me wrong, there could be better cameras out there, but you just can't beat that perk of having a Pixel.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] nerdrock:
As a long time samsung owner, this device is a breath of fresh air. If it were more water resistant, and had wireless charging, it'd be a perfect 10.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] Geeks Empire:
what overall love for Power Users?

i searched little bit and it seems ok but i want to ask from real life power users?

ease of rooting and number of custom roms & mods
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] JoeHockey:
So I got my Pixel right before Christmas and switched from VZW to Project Fi at the same time. Mostly love the phone (and the service) and my minor complaints are all due to me being so used to my old Moto X '14. I really liked some of the Moto "tweaks" such as the twist camera and flashlight "chop". The camera on the Pixel is great but I really miss being able to take a picture by just touching the screen. Like I said, most of my complaints are really minor and consist of small missing software features. My only major complaint would be the sound of the speakers, they are too quiet which I really don't understand because when you strap the Pixel into a Daydream headset the sound is suddenly great. Battery life is fantastic. As for rooting/romming I'm still in the honeymoon phase where I haven't felt the need for either.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] PsiPhiDan:
Power user here. Previously owned a Galaxy Note 5 and 7. I got the 128GB because I like to store lots of high-quality music files and 4K film. The auto backup photo/video feature is tremendous.

If you're on a normal Pixel (non-Verizon), rooting is a joke. Very simple. Custom ROMs are awesome - PureNexus is amazing and so are OctOS and RR. Not a ton of options but they've got everything you need. Dirty Unicorns is available too (no Slim ROM, sadly).

Root your phone and you can get those things you desire.

Actually, with Tasker, you could probably make the twist camera thing fairly easily. Probably don't need root for that, either.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] JoeHockey:
Thanks for the tip, I'll have to look into Tasker.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] tobalaz:
Upgraded to a 128gb unit in December from a HTC ONE M8 and love almost everything about it.

Seriously, the difference in cameras is just amazing. I've got a big family and we all use different phones, and going from one of the worst cameras to the best camera is absolutely incredible. It runs fast, I can play PSP games on it. The rapid charge? 15% to full in an hour?! seriously, just amazed.

I have 2 complaints, the speaker is just terrible in comparison to the M8 (best sounding phone I've ever used) and how I hold my phone in my right hand with my pinky on the bottom to keep it from slipping it just mutes it. Second complaint is location services just kill my battery. When my M8 was new, I once got 3 days on a full charge, with the Pixel I'm resembling those iPhone wallhuggers everyone likes to joke about.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] CyberLykan:
There's an app for the twist camera. Made by the same guy who made ForceDoze.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] PsiPhiDan:
Battery life is much better than comparable Androids devices. I've never had such great battery life, honestly. Interestingly, I had an M8 for a year and did NOT get close to 3 days (not even 2). Coming from an LG V20, V10, Note 5 and Note 7 (and watching my wife's S7), this battery life is tremendous. I literally don't ever pay attention to battery anymore. I go to bed with 30-50% usually. I just charge overnight (why not?) to be safe.

But yes, the sound of M8 was unparalleled. Why they quit on that feature I'll never understand.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] mikeprius:
Overall I am pretty happy with the Pixel. I don't like large phones so i am glad Google offered a smaller version. I used to have the Nexus 5x (still do) but the Pixel has been lag free. Anyone who has been using Google's devices long enough knows the thing starts to lag and the only thing to get rid of it is to totally format every so often. This has been running great so far so I am happy.

One thing I hope Google does not do is eventually become like Samsung or Apple where they totally lock down the device. The price point was already bad enough, but if the attempt to become mainstream to the point where the phone cannot be customized I will be very unhappy.

If they want to sell their product as "Pure Android", that should include customization outside of their OWN OS. Locking things down is no better than Apple or Samsung.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] syphix:
My MXP screen cracked and I'm due for an upgrade. Were you disappointed by the downsized screen between the two? Would you still recommend it in April 2017?
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] joshw0000:
Yes I still have it and love it. Although, I have had my eye on the Moto G5. I bought my mom a G4 for cheap and it was very comparable to the MXP so the G5 should be a nice upgrade from the MXP.

If you're going to pay full price for a Pixel you may want to hold off for a Pixel 2 and grab a G5 in the mean time to hold you over.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] n00bpwner:
took a pic yesterday of Detroit from Belle Isle and posted it to reddit. Today i get an email from a local news site asking to use the pic on their fb page. that's how awesome this camera is. i'm starting to understand how powerful hdr is. pixel feels like the future. the chin is for ease of holding while watching videos.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Detroit/comments/64fu5c/detroit/
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] cornel.atomei:
Just traded my Iphone 7 plus 128GB for a new Pixel XL 128gb Very Silver. It is the best android phone I ever had (had the Nexus 6P, S7 Edge, G5, P9, HTC10, V10, Sony XZ, Oneplus 3), but i still think it is overpriced...

The build quality and design are not best in class, huawei, samsung, oneplus and sony make better built phones. It's not that Google Pixel is not well built, but the design is ugly as f__k, bezels are too big by any standards, screen is very good but poorly calibrated even in RGB mode, speaker is bearly above average, the aluminium used is not as high quality as the one in Iphone or Huawei, it has a white cloth covering the earpiece that gets dirty easy, has no IP67/68 rating, the back glass scrathes easily. I don't care about wireless charging. There are few pro's still, i love the buttons click and fingerprint sensor placement.

The display is very good, not the brightest or the most accurate (samsung is still king here), very good sunlight legibility and low power consumption.

It charges very fast, on point with s7 edge adaptive fast charge, but slower than OP3 with dash charge. Battery life is perfect, better than anything i ever had, even my Iphone 7 plus that wast the best before Pixel.

Perfect stand by times, very low power consumption for screen (i keep my screen very bright), doze is magic, as i get all notifications quick but with low power consumptions for apps.

The software is great, a little boring, but hey, better than iOS. No customisations comparing to a samsung or lg, but it's ok. Speed on the other hand... magic! Everything is instant, veeeeeeery fluid animations, no hangs, no force close, no nothing. It's iOS level of optimisation, years ahead any samsung or lg...

The camera is best i ever had. The most important aspect of a mobile phone for me is it's camera (back and selfie), and google pixel absolutly destroys every phone out there in dynamic range and is better than most in low light. Detail is superb, colours are very good, sometimes a bit saturated, had no trouble with lens flare (i think they fixed it). Focus speed and acuracy is just perfect. Video quality is there with the big boys (s7 and iphone 7). Selfie camera the best also, slightly ahead of sony xperia xz. Overall, best camera package on any smartphone to date (always keep HDR+ on), i think it will be better than s8 and g6, i allready know is better than Huawei P10.

What this phone has done better than all others, at least for me, is call quality and signal reception, my mother lives in an area where there are big signal issues with any carrier, and when i go visit her, Pixel XL is the only phone i had so far with almost full signal. (best until pixel were iphone and samsung).

So, long story short, i love my pixel xl, it is the best phone i ever had, on par with 2017 flagships so far (LG G6 ans Galaxy S8). It has it's cons: design, bezels and speaker, but those left aside, i think i will keep it until Pixel 2 or Iphone 8. The only phone that could mess up my plans is Galaxy S8 with that display... P.S. sorry for my flawed english, i am from Romania.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] tobalaz:
I'm making it though the day now (16-18 hours) and getting a 10% charge left over.

Wayyyy too many apps now want your location 24/7, finding the ones using location services and living without them fixed the wall hugging.

Also, not using it as much once the "new phone smell" wore off and I started normal use was a big help extending battery life.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] thammarong1996:
i like ulimited cloud google photos ???
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] hojotogo:
I will be buying a new phone this fall. I used to have an iPhone 6s+ that was waterlogged and replaced it with a moto g4+. I like Android better but the wonkey updates make me crazy. I love the iPhone because of how smooth the updates usually were. I have factory upgrade on g4 but it just isn't smooth and good anymore. Bootloop etc. When the pixel updates, is it smooth and mostly problem free like the iPhone?
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] PsiPhiDan:
Yes, it's incredibly simple. Newest versions of Android make it seamless so you don't even have to wait. It is installing it behind the scenes from what I understand and then when you reboot, it's magically done. Pretty fantastic.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] benhaube1:
Your English was on point. No need to apologise. Thanks for the great review. I have the regular Pixel myself and I love it. I'm looking forward to the Pixel 2. Thinking about going the XL route though.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] prathameshj:
First phone which is not disappointing in some way
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] guyz_ahead:
I want to buy pixel 1. But prices are still so highhh. Any way to getnit around 20000Rs (Indian) the size of the phone is perfect.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] palejupiter:
I got mine for about C$150 dollars total (R7,836.02). 30 bucks for a unit with damaged glass, 120 for a replacement LCD and Touch Digitizer+Tools. The unit works brilliantly, and after I took care of the initial issue, there have been no further problems.

If you're handy and don't mind the work, I figure you can get one of these (like most phones requiring a screen replacement) on the cheap.

PS: LOVE this phone.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] guyz_ahead:
I will try my local shop for the same
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] burningwipf:
I currently have a Nexus 5 and love it and I'm totally satisfied, but sometimes the power button stucks and reboots the phone...

Now I've just found some retailers listing the Pixel 1 32 GB new for around 320€ or 128GB refurbished for 330€.

Is it still, in june 2018, worth it, to upgrade to this phone?

My main reason to stick with Google is their stance on unlocking the bootloader and the community that keeps phones alive and up to date with security patches long after the official support has ended.

//Edit:

The pixel 2 is currently 600€, so nearly double the price.

I'm not a heavy user, usually take pictures with a DSLR, so not sure if the 2 is preferable there.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] taldeital:
I was almost in the same situation. I have a Sony Xperia X Compact, of which I loved factory form and small size overall. It was only fair with photos tho, average shoots in daylight, very poor in the dark.

I've always been a Nexus user, (S, 4, 5X) and now I was just without a home. I decided to jump again on the Google train and I bought just yesterday a 128 GB Refurbished Pixel, with a huge discount from PayPal. 219€ in total. Probably would be the best option out there, even with a price tag around 300€. I'm just slightly worried about battery and SOT, but I'll figure out soon. Better to have a very good performing phone that you can charge anytime, instead of a poor performing phone with a monster battery: you can always juice it up but you can't make your phone faster or lag-free.
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[Google Pixel Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
You're a power user. Can the Google Pixel keep up? Rate this thread to express how "healthy" the development scene is for the Google Pixel. A higher rating indicates available root methods, kernels, and custom ROMs.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] PsiPhiDan:
Now that people have sort of figured out the goofy partitions of the Pixel, things are getting good. The PureNexus ROM is amazing, the few kernels we have are tremendous, and generally I'm content with it for the age of the device (and Nougat).
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] HunterKurza:
Its a flagship of Android so it will be used as a standard for development in alot of cases. That alone is worth praise to its longevity. It will likely be supported for years to come.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] Oppu A 57:
I love
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] thewraith420:
I wondered the same thing, I just bought a pixel on ebay. Official support is just about over so i'm wondering how things are on the unofficial development.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] Arju:
Unofficial suport is still really good. We have a couple of roms such as LineageOS, Bootleggers, Pixel Dust, Benzo Rom, and some more but these are those posted on XDA and there are probably some outside. Much life left for this device! We still have security updates until October 2019 from Google. So after that we'll be relying on the custom development community for future security updates and future android versions. Since we have treble support there's no problem. Even if devs move away from this device we still could boot treble roms which there are plenty of.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Would you say that the Google Pixel is "fast" in day-to-day use? A higher rating indicates that you think the Google Pixel exhibits fantastic performance. Like, is it as fast as your tears when you watch The Titanic?

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] soundneedle:
Voice response sucks compared to nexus 6p. I can't just say, "ok google blah blah". I have to say, "ok google", wait a few seconds" then "blah blah". For being one of the prominent features of this high dollar flagship, waiting those seconds is painful and unnecessary---since my nexus works perfectly.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] craig0r:
I don't find myself having to wait much at all, unless the screen's off when I issue the "OK Google" command. Much quicker to respond to voice commands than the HTC One M9.

Voice commands aside, it's much more smooth and enjoyable than the M9, although I'm sure that has a lot to do with running stock Android vs SenseUI.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] duddy:
It's the fastest Android phone I ever used, most recent I used was Note 7 and Nexus 6P. Even after installing Facebook and Messenger, it didn't effect performance a single bit.

I also am consistently astonished at how fast the Assistant is at waking and responding to me. I had to actually train myself not to pause between saying "OK Google" and issuing the command.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] nednednerb:
Things are fast. Assistant responds to me way faster than on my Nexus 5. It also better lets me pause briefly which helps when voice inputting a 5 digit number followed by a 3 digit number (transit schedule SMS service).

Multitasking is very fast. Boot time is faster than any phone I've had. Wifi and network speeds are suitable.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] soundneedle:
It's mostly when the phone is off that the performance of assistant sucks for me. I hate having to introduce a pause between OK google and the actual command. By the time my pixel is "ready" for the command, my nexus 7, pixel C and nexus 6p are already searching for the request. While those other devices listen without the need for pause, the pixel phone requires the pause---or only catches the tail end of the request. Very annoying. I expected this phone to perform optimally in all cases given it prices and "pixel" branding. The tablet and laptop (pixel 2015) are so much nicer.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] mmaaddict78:
It may get faster as it learns your voice. There is some sort of voice recognition algorithm running in the background. The more you use it, the better it understands your voice.

The only time I experience lag is when I have music playing from the bottom loudspeaker. I may have to say "OK, Google" a couple of times for it to listen to me. The mic and speaker are right next to each other on the bottom of the device.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] jerflash:
This thing is lightning quick! only slow down i see are the 3rd party apps that are not optimised for 7.1 yet
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] varun.gid:
day to day use is quick.. but loading Games sucks!! it's far behind S7 as well as OP3. weird!
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] pham0100:
Has anyone else had noticeable speed drops using T-Mobile? Not sure if it's the phone or the service. I sold my old phone and can't test it out. I used to get 10+ Mbps in the Dallas with a OnePlus 3 but the Pixel has been running about 2 Mbps or less most of the time.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] Badelhas:
Anyone coming from the HTC one m8 or the HTC 10 that can speak about performance difference?

Cheers
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] milan187:
Neither of those but S6 and 6P. The Pixel is in a whole different league.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] blackhand1001:
The pixel is blazing fast. pretty much. Nothing slows this thing down.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] rcintorino:
I have t-mobile and I hit 40 down in a lower signal area. that being said when I first got the phone and I was installing apps, I hit the install button, blink and it would change to "open" in the play store. stoooopid quick
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] fix-this!:
one of the fastest and smoothest ive had. hate to say it but my old honor 8 seemed to perform better as far as fluidity.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] PsiPhiDan:
Never had a phone for fast in my life. Significantly faster than LG V20, Note 5, Note 7, S7. It's just ridiculous, honestly.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] rcintorino:
Usually when I get a new phone, by 3 weeks I've loaded it down with apps and it already feels slow. But the pixel is still hitting strong, still impressed
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] eswar539:
coming from iphone 6s - s7 - pixel. i always wanted to have a iphone with android OS, Finally im seeing that in pixel. Its butter smooth & no matter what app i open! it opens instantly. in <3
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] Digital DJ:
I get the occasional lag, but overall this phone is really fast and performs very well.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] gubacsek:
I have my pixel since a week and still, I can't believe what I'm seeing :D I had the 6P and that was already fast, but this little thing is something completely different. I never experienced something like this with any phone before. I press, and it happened. Open apps that took 2-3 seconds on the 6P in a blink of an eye. Scroll through huge, still loading webpage in chrome, no problem, not even a small lag, nothing.

This thing was damn expensive, but I must say it was worth every dime I payed. Different league camera, display is beautiful, nice build quality, screen on times around 6-7 hours with my usage??!?! just love it! I love to pick it up and use it!
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] Serge Winters:
Pixel is awesome.. I just feel like when I type I touch wrong letters more than I do in others phone.. don't know why o.O
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] dave oh:
Coming from m8. The pixel is way faster + camera opens almost instantly. The only issue I have with my 3 weeks old pixel is battery life is super. Considering I hate big phones I would rather remain with the pixel. The pixel just works !!!
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] singhnsc:
Phenomenal

Great overall performance. At par with most of the 2017 flagships
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] benhaube1:
Performance has been excellent. I'm even on the Android O developer preview, and I haven't had any slow downs.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] HunterKurza:
Performance has been phenomenal. I cannot fault it. I've used alot of devices running Android in the past and this is by far the best.
[Google Pixel Real Life Review] AutoGrind:
I moved from the m8 to the Pixel and bought my mother the 10 so I can agree that it's an upgrade for sure! However, confusingly there is ONE area that the m8 performs better: I use Minecraft as a fun tool to introduce my son to programming and now we're working on resource packs, specifically shaders. The most graphically intense shader we made adds player shadows, better light, etc. When the resource pack is loaded in MCPE it works great on the m8 but crashes the game on the Pixel.