Best Google phone EVER?! Every Pixel flagship ranked from WORST to BEST

There have been plenty of great Google Pixel phones over the years, but which flagship Pixel series is the best of all time? We've decided it's time to determine the winner! Who will be first? Who will be last? And who will fall somewhere in between? Read more on our website: andauth.co/PixelRanked
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The rules 0:28
Last place 0:54
Better than last 1:58
Sixth on the list 3:14
Who made fifth? 4:27
Missing out on the top three 5:35
Taking bronze...7:04
Almost the best 8:44
The best EVER Pixel is... 10:10
What is your ranking? 11:38
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[@1PaulJ]

I really wanted to put the pixel 4 first on this list because it’s the best looking pixel EVER

[@katinasoutherland7693]

I agree imo pixel 4 & pixel 6 are the best looking 💯

[@AppleReviews]

With THE BEST BATTERY life - just look for in my library it lasted me nearly a WEEK on light usage

[@rodrigofernety]

agreed

[@eduardo28grams]

I totally Agree

[@almostjennwallis]

I'm still using 4a5g and it's still running perfect. My mom is still using my old 3xl and that thing is still badass

[@megamadmaniac7011]

Pixel 2 criminally underrated in this list

[@DeadeyeJago]

Bro yes, the Pixel 2XL is still one of my favorite phones ever.

[@J-qp3mv]

Mad at someones choice? Oh boy

[@waelnd1]

⁠​⁠@@J-qp3mvmad at someone’s opinion, oh boy 😉 On a serious note, Pixel 2 (especially the 2XL) was instrumental in bringing attention and interest in Google’s phones. Yes, the screen had some defects, but the rank given to it here is just plain criminal! 😁

[@rodrigofernety]

@@DeadeyeJago ikr was the reason i was appealed to the pixel proyect

[@ZoranVizmeg]

Couldn't agree more.

[@juangranados7862]

The pixel 5 was my first pixel phone and I fell in love with it immediately

[@jandresfg]

Better looking than the 4 any day

[@user-re1yu3iq6f]

同意！尤其是綠色！整體都非常舒適，缺點就是硬體規格

[@Mark..01]

Same here, it wasn't the best at anything, it wasn't the worst. However the size and feel were just wonderful. That paper like back, I would love to have on any phone instead of the now standard slippery glass. Very decent battery life too, after 3 years it still got me through a day without a worry of running out. After "upgrading" to a Pixel 8 pro, I had to start carrying a power bank again.

[@juangranados7862]

@@Mark..01 exactly my same thoughts the pixel 5 was better when it comes to battery

[@juangranados7862]

@@user-re1yu3iq6f agreed the green was gorgeous wish google made another little device like that

[@dingofgc]

I bought the pixel 6, 6 months after the release! Since then i had no issues! Day to day usage is really nice! Loving it the more i use!

[@thedumbnicname]

Same here, I Love it. It is starting to show is age, but I think I can hold out until the Google 9 to replace it. The fingerprint sensor is still iffy, usually works about half the time, but I don't really get annoyed by it, I'm use to it.

[@SqreurDJ]

Haha still rocking a Pixel 6 Pro after almost three years, best phone I've even had! 😅

[@R3dd_1247]

Same here!

[@592Johno]

Same rocking base pixel 6 and I never had any issues tbh.

[@A.DDavis]

Me with PixSix

[@alsimanche]

What about overheat or phone gets warm too fast issues

[@SqreurDJ]

@@alsimanche no issues with heat, but I'm not gaming on it. Only cellular reception isn't as good as my wife's Samsung. Overall the best phone I've had, will upgrade to the Pixel 9 this year :)

[@gypsly]

6pro is underrated

[@markkendall6144]

How is the pixel 3 so high it was awful especially the bath tub

[@frankniethardt1813]

Only the 3XL, the 3 was great. And the extras you gained with the Pixel Stand have been great as well. Only downside of the Pixel 3 has been its bad battery life. Because the used a POLED on the smaller one...

[@technicallygood7569]

I wouldn't call the 3 great compared to the XL. The battery life was still shit on the 3. After a year you needed an upgrade just for the battery lol. I do however love that call screening debuted on the device.

[@frankniethardt1813]

@@technicallygood7569 That's what I said. Battery life was poor on the regular Pixel 3, because of the display used.

[@markkendall6144]

@@frankniethardt1813 yeah I have it still in the draw it was ok but to say it was higher than the 4xl which was amazing or the 5 which was a great phone with brilliant battery life is just wrong

[@carstuff4u942]

I loved mine!

[@dannyb1979]

That's a shame the 4XL is so far down the list; it's still a phone I use now, have kept it pristine/like new and it's still the camera I benchmark other Android phones against... I love my 15 Pro Max and Pixel 8 Pro - but the 4XL is the phone I go back to the most; its camera is still superb and very neutral IMO

[@richarddcrossley]

Exactly the same! I took it on holiday to Dubai with my 15 PM. The dual cameras make it a beast for portraits plus of course unlimited uploads. I am team telephoto over ultra wide any day. I have 2 of them as managed to get another one brand new last year. Had by far the most unique features and I loved how it senses when you reach for it and that it had the same ability to adapt colour tones of the display that was for ages only on that and the iPhone because of soli and Face ID.

[@jandresfg]

Wtf my pixel 6 has no connectivity issues, no fingerprint issues, no heating issues, no slow charge, has all the new features its predecessors launched with. And the price for picking a refurbished one up these days is AMAZING. The review should not have been made with just the conditions at launch in mind

[@cibernite]

I think quality control was the biggest issue here. You could have a perfectly working or some *meh* ones just based on luck. The 7 was better but I clearly remember the 7 pro I got was hot as hell, returned it, and the regular 7 I got after was working like a charm with no heating issues. Same processor but not the same feeling. The 8 seems more consistent, I hope for a great 9!

[@josephschorr7832]

I honestly loved my 6 pro for about a year. It was perfect until the update to android 13. Once the update dropped, it messed up the phone too much for me to use comfortably. I couldn't play any media on the device and being able to take photos and videos was inconsistent. Sometimes the camera app would stop working all together and I'd have to restart my phone. Sometimes it'd freeze and restart itself. Even factory resetting the device couldn't fix it.

[@ashe.gaming]

I have the Google Pixel 6a and the Pixel 8 Pro and I think you should do a video on the A-series. They might be the more budget version, but they seem to have better releases with fewer bugs and issues unlike the bigger phones they came from. The 4a was arguably one of the best of the A-series and closely followed by the 6a whose photos dominated the blind photo test by MKBHD.

[@johnathanblade1]

My 3a XL offered a fantastically solid experience. If it had shipped with more storage, it would probably still be in use rotation.

[@ZoranVizmeg]

Pixel 2xl has custom Google SoC for image processing which was nice.

[@griffielliott279]

That was a game changer 😮‍💨

[@thedarkknight1971]

I LOVED the Pixel 2 XL, for a coupla reasons, but one BIG reason was the two stereo FRONT firing loud speakers! GREAT for watching content. Having had the Motorola Google Nexus 6 (6" Quad HD display, Dual front firing stereo speakers and many other great features of the day (it was the alternate to the similar specced Samsung Note 4)), it too was fantastic for watching KZbin/TV series/Movies & such! 👌 😎🇬🇧

[@griffielliott279]

@@thedarkknight1971 I could care less about a bezel free phone. i want front facing speakers. but google loves to listen to these big time reviewers instead of the actual consumers.

[@ariesaries91]

Watching this from my Pixel3. A pretty satisfying phone with a very satisfying size in hand. Its battery capacity is draining, but I think that's normal for an aged phone. Still having unlimited upload to Google Photos in Storage Saver mode is a plus.

[@AlexanderPJM]

I love my pixel 8 Pro though I do really miss my 4XL. It had so many cool features that made it stand out as a pixel. I loved the design and feel. I had the pixel 2XL and the 6 pro when they were released and I wasn't too keen on either. The 8 pro is definitely where it should be on that list. The 4XL should be placed higher in my opinion.

[@kbeightyseven1783]

The pixel 5 display, corner camera and even bezels was such an awesome design

[@BraveHeart-1-9-8-6]

I have only used Pixel 6a(Still using) but the Pixel 4 was a damn cool phone especially the orange colour variant.

[@g1andonly1]

I think the pixel 4 had the best camera. I still look at pictures in goggle photos and am blown away.

[@cassnate6259]

OK, you're making me think I'm not crazy. I had a 4a and whenever they come up on my Google Home screen, they just look super crisp and good. I honestly want to get one to compare side by side with my Pixel 7 because all logic says that the 7 should be better, but there is just something about that 4 model... unless it's pure coincidence that I took a lot of good pictures during that time. But I don't think so.

[@Wujin88]

The camera sensor are the same as p2 to p5 and the 6a.

[@robsawalker]

I have a Pixel 6a, it cost £199 after getting a £200 cashback deal. Amazing camera, made of chocolate, finger print reader is the worst ever. Bit buggy. But for £199 its still great value.

[@VitiateTheImmortal]

Ive owned the pixel 7 pro and now the 8 pro. Love the 7 as its been my first android experience after 10 generations of iphone and i fell in love with android and the curved edges. With the 8 pro now, honestly its even better. Less heat more battery. I also own an s24 ultra for my second sim card and compared to that the chip is still a little bit slower but honestly for the software and cameras, the pixel is still my phone the year

[@moghwan]

Pixel 6 and 6 pro aren't bad at all after all these updates, im talking about a good battery and less heat while charging. the cellular issue still occurs tho but it didn't deserve the last position imo.

[@technicallygood7569]

What was worse?

[@moghwan]

@@technicallygood7569 bad autofocus and sometimes (1 out of 30 or so) cant hear incoming calls, but they were hearing me tho

[@JeffWilliamson1]

Pixel 3 was my favorite phone I ever used. I wish they would just use that exact phone, slap a tensor in it and call it the A line

[@jcolt84]

The pixel 2XL and 4XL were by far the superior portrait mode capturing pixels. My experience with the 2XL was far different than everyone else's, as I somehow was able to get one with absolutely none of the many problems which people experienced with the 2xl display.

[@thedarkknight1971]

I LOVED the Pixel 2 XL, for a coupla reasons, but one BIG reason was the two stereo FRONT firing loud speakers! GREAT for watching content. Having had the Motorola Google Nexus 6 (6" Quad HD display, Dual front firing stereo speakers and many other great features of the day (it was the alternate to the similar specced Samsung Note 4)), it too was fantastic for watching KZbin/TV series/Movies & such! 👌 😎🇬🇧

[@tung01mj]

I still have Pixel 1 around just for backing up photos from my iPhone and other cameras 😅

[@GuiCabral_]

I had the Pixel 2 and Pixel 4 XL. The Pixel 2 was the best camera I have ever had and the speaker were amazing to watch youtube because they were towards me. The pixel 4 XL was the camera upgrade I really wanted and the experience with high refresh rate display was amazing! Definitely the two best phones in the Pixel line up!

[@thedarkknight1971]

I LOVED the Pixel 2 XL, for a coupla reasons, but one BIG reason was the two stereo FRONT firing loud speakers! GREAT for watching content. Having had the Motorola Google Nexus 6 (6" Quad HD display, Dual front firing stereo speakers and many other great features of the day (it was the alternate to the similar specced Samsung Note 4)), it too was fantastic for watching KZbin/TV series/Movies & such! 👌 😎🇬🇧

[@antikommunistischaktion]

The first Pixel was not carrier locked to Verizon in the US unless you got it from Verizon. If you bought it straight from Google it came carrier unlocked.

[@technicallygood7569]

What he meant was it was a Verizon exclusive. And it wasn't carrier locked even if you bought the Verizon variant. I used to sell the Verizon variant to AT&T customers. It worked, because the phone didn't lock to VZW. I think what I had to do was activate it on VZW then you could switch the Sim.

[@ricardosmith2060]

lol I waited until the bugs were fixed before I bought the pixel 6 at a much lower price so maybe that is biasing me but I never had any serious issues with the pixel 6 besides the fingerprint sensor. I'm still using it and plan to upgrade to the pixel 9 next (been waiting for that new design refresh).

[@JoeMullanMusic]

Pixel 5 was the GOAT. Everything was perfection

[@kvbk]

No headphone Jack

[@JoeMullanMusic]

@@kvbk Wasn't an issue as I haven't used wired earphones since 2019.

[@Cantripping]

We need a phone with Googles software, Samsungs hardware (Snapdragon version), Honors battery, Xiaomis Camera and Nubias price.

[@georgearn1]

Xiaomi cameras??? This is a sick joke

[@ryugatsuchiya9018]

Why Xiaomi cameras? They're just an over sharpened mess.

[@Cantripping]

@@georgearn1 The Cameras on the Ultra are genuinely fantastic.

[@judithmisaa5791]

Are you sick? Xaomi camera?

[@lezbriddon]

OG pixel wasnt such a groundbreaking camera, had odd internal reflections / flare

[@MILABRRA]

PIXEL 4XL IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE

[@marhkox]

I think it is a shame pixel 4 is not higher. I think it was underated. The face unlock was great! One of my favourite phones of all time.

[@alexbruce7708]

Pixel 6 in last place immediately discredited this video. The fingerprint issue was quickly fixed, and it's a super all-round workhorse phone. It marked a new epoch for Google, and it's still very much in the new platform format. Not sure why I even bothered to watch this video in the first place 🙂!

[@Ampedup562]

The Pixel 2 XL is the phone that freed me from the iPhone. And ever since then I never looked back! #TeamPixel

[@slade79]

As a Pixel 4, 6 and 8 owner I agree that the 8 is the best, but in my heart 4 will always have a special place, expecially my Oh so orange version. Its battery life was terrible, but hey, that's what power banks are for.

[@zalafinari]

I'm still using my 4 XL because it runs perfectly fine. I love the face scan biometric feature for both unlocking the phone but for unlocking Bitwarden, my password manager. You can pry my 4 XL from my cold dead hands.

[@talat804]

Loved my pixel 2 .. Still holding strong with the p6p 👌🏽👌🏽

[@le_combattant2458]

My first Pixel was the 2XL, Panda color. One of the best phone I ever had. But unfortunattely, after battery replacement (by an official one) the fast charge was no longer available and battery life was even worse. Now I'm still running on my Pixel 4XL, Panda too. It's still running strong, I scheduled a battery/USB-C port replacement to keep it running for few next years.

[@bgjck]

I have a Google Pixel 6 and I wouldn't call it the best pixel phone but I never had bad cellular connectivity, my phone never heats up, It charges pretty decently fast, and the fingerprint scanner works great. I really wnted to upgrade to the Pixel 8 but my Pixel 6 was working just fine and so I decided to wait for the Pixel 9 to come out before I upgrad my phone.

[@mightyskull]

Wow; didn't expect the 6/6Pro to be last. Rocking my P6 for over 2y now

[@DaveStarr100.3]

9:30 you call the pixel 7 and 7 pro the "predecessor" to the pixel 6 and 6 pro. The word you're looking for is "successor." E.g. "the pixel 6 and 6 pro were the worst pixels on our list, can it's successor do any better?" All that said, love the show

[@UnkemptBushell]

That’s mad about those Vivos. I have the Magna Forest ESC and I hope they will endure a little more than your boots! Good luck on the WHW. Might see you depending on when you go

[@andyvaldez4334]

1. 8 Pro - awesome but my battery life is becoming questionable 2. 7 Pro - good but had zoom calls drop due to heat issues one too many times. 3. 4 XL - i still miss this phone sometimes, it was so sleek. 4. Pixel 2 - absolutely loved this phone. 5. Pixel 1 - OG Phone 6. Pixel 5 - too average in everything 7. 6 Pro - I had so many damn bugs 🪲 🪲 🪲 🪲 8. 3XL - last place for the damn notch alone

[@ACRolla101]

Had my Pixel 3 XL from 2021 till March of this year. My favorite pixel ever and the only thing that I have issues with it is the battery life and heating issues. Currently upgraded to a Pixel 6a. Love the compact size and the only thing that I am missing from my Pixel 3 XL is the back fingerprint scanner.

[@richarddcrossley]

4XL is my favourite. One of the only android phones to have true face unlock. Sad that the 4 have drawn it down. Had more unique features than any prior before or since and I never had any issues with battery.

[@alexanderwhite7105]

Have had a Pixel 3 XL, 4 XL, 6a and 8 Pro. The 4XL was probably my favorite, that thing was beautiful.

[@3starskiwi]

9:32 predecessor to the pixel 6/pro is the 7 series?? Don't u mean successor??📱

[@thedarkknight1971]

I LOVED the Pixel 2 XL, for a coupla reasons, but one BIG reason was the two stereo FRONT firing loud speakers! GREAT for watching content. Having had the Motorola Google Nexus 6 (6" Quad HD display, Dual front firing stereo speakers and many other great features of the day (it was the alternate to the similar specced Samsung Note 4)), it too was fantastic for watching KZbin/TV series/Movies & such! 👌 😎🇬🇧

[@desertraider8628]

The squeeze for the assistant was another awesome feature I miss.im fond of the 2xl

[@blales]

Even though pixel 2 and 2xl are my favorite due to the stereo speaker layout and the squeeze for assistant, I still miss that gen 1 pixel. Never was able to get my own nexus before that but was jealous of a buddy of mine who had a nexus 5 and swore I would get one the first chance I could. Never got a nexus 5 but got that blue pixel 1 and was IN LOVE

[@Yui_Richard]

I've been using my Google pixel 3A since like this year it's been working pretty fantastic. I just switched to a pixel 8 pro

[@jcolt84]

The pixel 4 had a better camera than literally every pixel that came after it, and I've racked my brain trying to understand why the hell that could possibly be. I've come to the conclusion that Google degrades the pixel's camera little by little over the entire year following the release of its newest pixels, That's the only logical reason why a person who owns a pixel 4 and a pixel 8, can take photos with each, and then compare the photos side by side, wont see much of a difference. Its because the pixel 4s camera isn't capable of capturing the kind of photos which we remember them capturing! Nobody else notices, because they degraded the cameras capabilities over time, and through so-called updates.

[@richarddcrossley]

I forget the name of the guy who went to adobe. Basically he was the main man and he perfectly the computational photography using 12mp sensor that was used until the 6 (and still in the 6a which won award as best camera from MKBHD). In my opinion 4XL was the best and it’s taken up until late in the 7 Pro release (just before the 8 Pro) to catch up with the old work.

[@ivo2]

I bought Google Pixel 2XL, I did read about the wired screens, but mine was fine, even it was not that bright, other then that now using Pixel 7, I expected huge improvement, but the photo quality was not improved that much, and the pleasure that I had, and the cool factor of Pixel 2 are even smaller on Pixel 7 ... it is more common phone like every other ...

[@shahezahmed9960]

Pixel 4xl could have been a legend device if google had incorporated the below things 1. 4500 mAh battery (instead of 3700 mAh) 2. Brighter display (1000 nits instead of 450 nits) 3. Ultra wide lens on the back and front.

[@karthiknarayanan3705]

The nexus 5 was the one that convinced me to buy google phones. The pixel 2xl is what made me a pixel fanboy. I bought that thing 5 years ago and it is still going strong. Just bought the 7A. Once again a smooth experience.

[@cassnate6259]

Two features I really miss are the "squeeze to ask" function and the rear fingerprint scanner. Having it on the rear felt faster and your pointer finger is naturally already sitting there. The two tone rear was also a great look. If not for the bezels and small cameras on the rear, the first several models would look very current.

[@kojisan1]

Amen.

[@rodrigofernety]

3:01 the sullis sensor being a geolocked was so sad

[@jevonsims900]

Google is what the American Government accused Huawei of being, a security risk.

[@vincelongman3264]

IMO the OG Pixel and Pixel 2 receiving Night Sight is so underrated. Night Sight essentially give their cameras a ~2 generation upgrade for free, allowing them to compete well with phones ~2 years newer until the competition caught up

[@yairjakten4100]

My Pixel 8 freezes a lot. Yesterday I wanted to take a quik video, double tabbed the home button, pressed record and it just stuttered and froze and eventually didn't take the video. Had to lock and open my phone again for it to work. This happens a lot, especially when playing youtube in the background with youtube premium. Looks like that Tensor G3 aint all it's supposed to be. I´ll be waiting out for the Pixel 10 with the TSMC chip

[@Don27777]

My favourite was the pixel 5. I have the 8 currently and i had the 7 and 3 in the past but the 5 was the best size, decent battery, perfectly placed finger reader for unlocking while pulling out of your pocket.

[@NehemYah810]

Soon as I saw the thumbnail I remembered the original pixel and how much COMPLETELY WASTED space was on the front 💀

[@ChiTownTx]

The Pixel 5 got a lot of heat at launch but in the end I still say it was the best Pixel made so far. It wasn't top of the line but it had a great feel in the hand, all day battery and everything just worked. I only upgraded to an 8 because the battery was finally starting to go out. I would have simply bought another Pixel 5 but the 8 has more radio frequencies being a newer model. Luckily, the 8 is close to the same size as the 5 but I still miss my old 5 from time to time.

[@juve4life5]

At Launch I agree the 6 line had several bugs but after updates they have been one of the best phones for me.

[@JohnDB252]

You've likely already called out on this one, but I'll say it anyway: You mentioned the Pixel/Pixel XL as being carrier locked to Verizon. I was already a Google Fi customer and bought my PXL through the Fi store to replace my Nexus 6. The phone was easy to get unlocked as well. I still use the PXL when I just plan to snap lots of pictures due to original quality for life, I Even added the limited blue Pixel (non-XL) version to my collection. I really, really, liked the P4XL. I wish the soli sensor and face unlock of that version continued into later phones. The only reason I didn't keep my P4XL was the screen broken and the cost to fix it was just too high, trade-in value, even with the damage, was a better option, and I was really interested in getting my hands on the then new P6P with its Tensor chip. I currently daily the P8P, it's the best general use Pixel yet. And I do use the temp sensor regularly with Fitbit since the update that enabled body temperature. But just a note on the Pixel 5 and why it was a downgrade from the 4. I still believe that was a plan to make the first phone with the Tensor chip look better than it really was. Had the 5 gotten similar updates as Pixels of previous years, their Tensor chip could not have exceeded the 5s performance. So, when the 5 came out they had to downgrade it because even the Pixel 4 was sometimes faster than the 6.

[@akibulislamzisan7259]

Great comparison. But the sound seems processed through the adobe & sounds robotic.

[@badguyrob]

Anyone who ranks the Pixel 2 so low clearly has no idea what they are talking about. This video just switched me to iPhone.

[@julianhager1826]

i bought the pixel 6 about half a year after launch and i had no problem with it whatsoever, was the best phone i ever had until there was an amazing trade in deal with the pixel 8, now that phone is my new favourite phone and i really love that phone, the only downside is that they removed the routines feature where my phone was set to loud when i was at home and set to silent when i was out (because of the connection with my wifi)

[@ElRadioDJ913]

I love my Pixel 8 Pro after preordering it and it came with a free Pixel Watch 2 which I currently use today!

[@speciosae]

Went from a Nexus to a Pixel 3a XL to a Pixel 6 Pro. I am so satisfied with the 6 Pro, meets all my needs, and I have little interest in upgrading before they stop the updates.

[@noc44]

Hoped that Pixel 3 will be at top 3, shocked that it really happen. Man, I wish they make neat-looking compact phones like it again.

[@ManosMe]

So far, I have had all pixels from the very first one to the newest one, updating every year and switching from the normal ones to the XL ones then back to the normal ones then to the pro ones. Number one on my list, if it had slightly better battery life the 4 XL followed very closely by the eighth pro and number three would be the 2XL as I’ve never had any of those screen issues and butter such as great!

[@Remberto11]

Pixel 4 XL White color 😎

[@1PaulJ]

I agree!

[@siscocherono3191]

most beautiful phone i ever had

[@CarlDraper]

i loved my OG Pixel but sadly it eventually had to be retired since the battery died completely. Went to a 3a and currently a 4a

[@karthiknarayanan3705]

I am really starting to think that there us some quality control issue with the pixels. Its either they are absolutely flawless or they are filled with issues like overheating, connectivity issues and battery life.

[@gustavopaniza9964]

I bought the Pixel 6 five months ago and I'm so pleased. I'll stick with it until his last update in late 2026

[@baryonyx9642]

I got the pixel 5 in 2022 refurbished for rm600 which is about 125 dollars. Best phone I've ever owned and i still rock it today.

[@Nocturnal13]

I miss my pixel 5 all the time! the fingerprint reader on the back the camera set up and it was perfect in hand. I have a Pixel 8 and have had the OG Pixel and Pixel 3 but the 5 will always be in my heart

[@ChadH2023]

The pixel is still looking for it's identity. Much respect to the pixel diehards for sticking it out. I had the 5, 6 and 6a. 5 wasn't bad but the 6 and 6a not so much.

[@AmiableAmigo]

I'm so happy to see the Pixel 3 making it so high in the list. It really was an amazing phone. Man, ngl I was sad parting with it

[@af4396]

Mine wasn't on this list... the Pixel 3a. Simply, because it lived up the "Nexus" line up the most. Affordable, amazing camera, headphone jack and good software. I'm also a big fan of polycarbonate bodies like the 3a, and they made it even better by putting a metal plate in it for extra weight and stability. I didn't care that it had a mid-tier processer, it never slowed me down and the battery life was good. 3a joins my top 3 best phones ever, up there with iPhone 4S and Nexus 4

[@thosko98]

Pixel 1 is my favorite still, loved that phone. Well built, top tier performance at the time, and the camera was amazing, and still takes decent photos. Also headphone jack good.

[@j2j975]

Still using my Pixel 3A. Been 4 years since I bought mine. I think I can squeeze a few more years 😅

[@LeLuthier71]

Pixel 4 XL still MVP Panda colours, mate backplate and mate rails, with different color power button and 3D face unlock 🤍🩶 I'm glad they slammed some of that on Pixel 8.

[@vasilyp]

I owned Pixel2, Pixel5 and now Pixel7Pro and to my surprise, Pixel5 was the best Pixel I ever owned. The resin+metal material, its perfect size and great battery life, made my daily use experience fantastic!! Best of all worlds as far as materials are concerned! Metal for rigidity, hard plastic for ruggedness and no need for cases! It is infuriating that everyone uses glass! Glass is glass and glass breaks! But hey, cases need to be sold too, right? 😏

[@4nupam]

Completely agree with the rated order here. I am a very very Very proud owner of the OG Pixel XL & 3XL. Absolutely loved the devices. Surprisingly, when the Android 10 Beta arrived on the OG Pixel XL, it worked better than my 3XL. Unfortunately the phone just died out of no where & just didn't boot up after a couple of months of lying unused :( Still have my 3XL although the glass on both the front & back are completely shattered 🙈 then moved out of the Pixel line due to the Tensor Chip. Wish Google had stuck with Snapdragon chips. 4/5 years of s/w updates is perfectly good time & in general Most people use their phones for that long only since the batteries begin to age drastically, etc. I bet No one is going to be using their Pixel 8s for 7 years LOL.

[@Ezmir03]

Pixel 3 XL was the best one in my opinion. The build quality, materials, and software were top notch.

[@robinfaigmane10]

I recently purchased a Pixel 8 coming from an iPhone for more than 10 years and I can say that Pixel is a very good choice. I just wish charging was faster and battery lasted longer. But anything other than that, I love my Pixel. But I'll still use my iPhone with it

[@YOURTECHFRIEND]

The Pixel 6a alone is a GREAT phone in 2024. I know both the 6 and 6 Pro were disappointing with overheating and the 6 Pro's other issues. And the 7 series were even worse with overheating! So 100% agree on the 8 line-up to trump them all. Looking forward to the rumoured Pixel 8a just around the corner now :) I only tried the 3a from previous Pixel's and it had horrible battery life but a cute form factor.

[@bonanzabrandon6877]

My last 3 phones are the Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 5, and my current phone is the 7 Pro, which is still going strong.

[@kolaaminu2890]

Watching on my pixel 5

[@beardninja5029]

Gemini was announced for Pixel 8 (non-pro) as well

[@dftfire]

You didn't rank any of the "a" series phones? The Pixel 3a has surely got to be one of the most-important Pixel releases as it was the first affordable, mid-range option.

[@BastionGT]

Pixel 8 pro is my first android phone In 7 years. Been using an iPhone since then and so far so good. A few hiccup that might be on me because I’m not used to the android OS but The charging in my opinion is fast than the iPhone. My only real problem is with Bluetooth and android Auto. I have to constantly turn Bluetooth on and off for it to work and android auto doesn’t connect instantly like Apple CarPlay. I have to connect manually for it to work.

[@Russeljrjs]

I still has the OG pixel XL, I use it as a Google Photo backup machine

[@ReynaldoRoman]

I’ve always been a fan of the hardware division for Pixel, but there is no reason why the phones should be heating up using KZbin or the native camera app to the degree (pun not intended) they do. I took advantage of getting a pixel 8 from google for $399 and after one day of use I started having some serious heating issues. It’s a shame because the device looks excellent imo. Hopefully they get that figured out 🤞

[@user-lm3ll1jp7f]

My pixel 4a (5G) has a headphone jack .. and I run Graphenos and get multiple days battery use

[@mbiz1072]

5 was my fav.. great battery life, camaras, and felt perfect in the hand.

[@jay5t]

I bought a pixel 2xl with my first paycheck when it came out back in 2017. After 2 weeks my mom made me return because apparently it was irresponsible to spend all my money on a phone. Ive missed that phone ever since.

[@thedarkknight1971]

I LOVED the Pixel 2 XL, for a coupla reasons, but one BIG reason was the two stereo FRONT firing loud speakers! GREAT for watching content. Having had the Motorola Google Nexus 6 (6" Quad HD display, Dual front firing stereo speakers and many other great features of the day (it was the alternate to the similar specced Samsung Note 4)), it too was fantastic for watching KZbin/TV series/Movies & such! 👌 😎🇬🇧

[@UnkemptBushell]

Happy to see the Pixel 6 last. When my 5 died, I “upgraded” to the 6 and returned it the next day. Horrible. Agree with the 4 being the best looking. The white with matte black rails and orange power button is peak Pixel aesthetic imo.

[@SR-be5hr]

Putting 6 and its variets at the bottom shows how media is being used to shape consumers ideas

[@notfound_63]

All of the issues you mentioned about the Pixel 6 were due to an unpolished release experience and can be fixed through software. The 6 is still a great phone to use nowadays in my opinion, and definitely better than the Pixel 3 😅

[@Gltokensp06]

I've owned the Pixel 3a XL, the Pixel 6 pro, and the pixel 7 pro. None of the newer phones was a more complete, seamless, stable, and enjoyable experience as that 3a XL. That phone was just so incredibly well rounded. No notes! The Pixel 7 Pro made me buy a S24 Ultra. I've never wanted to get rid of a phone more than my P7P.

[@philipp234100]

Damn I like this Host 💪🏻

[@1PaulJ]

Thank you!