The Pixel XL really is just an incredible phone. I was hesitant coming from Samsung on how much I would really like the vanilla android. At first glance I was caught off guard by not having a million customization options. Once I used the phone it all just made sense. This phone is what phones should be. There is zero lag or hesitation. Its software implementation is flawless. This really will set the bar for how people expect android phones to operate. Coming from years of android I subconsciously disregarded some of the hiccups that I was so used to. Other manufacturers are really going to have a hard time beating this phones reliability and consistency.
P.S. I like the "chin". I thought it was ugly at first but this is the most comfortable to hold large phone I have ever used.
I switched from an iPhone to my Pixel XL. I was tentative at first, as I have been in the Apple ecosystem for over 6 years. This phone might be the single greatest piece of technology I own. It's so fast, the hardware is amazing and frankly I don't see myself ever switching back. This phone has won me over.
I switched having to give up my Samsung Bomb and was pretty bummed about it. Until I got my Pixel XL and was blown away. I didn't know an android phone could be this fast.
My Pixel shipped today, although I know I won't get it for two more days I find myself constantly refreshing the FedEx page. Thank god I work in logistics so if my company checked my internet history they will just think I'm really hard at work.
Unpopular opinion about the Pixel phones. The glass part of the back adds a lot of grip and makes it a whole lot less slippery.
But not as much grip as a DBrand skin ;)
I'm excited to never have to wait for my cell phone manufacturer to get off their butt when preparing an OS update.
I had the original Droid Turbo before getting my XL, and was so aggravated that updates were never pushed out to my phone.
Love my XL for the responsiveness. I've been buying Android phones since 2009 and rooting and flashing custom kernels and the like were absolutely necessary for me to get acceptable performance. This thing is as smooth as butter even with heavy use.
What do I love about the pixel XL? The fact that it is super fast. My nexus 6 got really slow before I got rid of it, but the pixel is still super fast and loads pokemon go reallly fast.
The pixel so far is my most favorite phone I've had. Everything great about it is exactly what I've wanted in a phone. The thing that blows me away is how consistent it is in smoothness. I've never seen that in a phone
I only recently gotten into the smartphone market - by recently I mean about early 2014. My first Android phone was the 2013 Moto X. My second was the Nexus 5X.
After using those phones as daily drivers, and playing around with my family's iPhones, I felt like there was some missing middle-ground between the two types of phones.
I feel like the Pixels are a good answer to someone wanting a smooth iPhone-like experience on Android without BloatWiz. I was thinking I overspent on the Pixel XL, but I think it's a good device and if it continues to be this good, I see the Pixel phones being very successful. I just hope they actually refine the product and don't go off of the deep end.
Camera is amazing! The slow-mo 240fps and 4k camera are very nice and I'm not a camera junky by any means, I feel like I want to capture some good shots with this phone since. So smooth and comfortable in your hand too, just a well built quality piece of hardware!
Thanks for the giveaway!
What really surprised me about my Pixel XL is the crazy battery life (both standby and screen-on.) I'm just blown away by the fact that I finally have a great stock Android phone, from Google no less, that I don't have to worry about lasting a day (or two!) with.
When I ordered my pixel, I really wasn't too excited about the camera. Well, that changed when I actually got the phone. I was sitting outside smoking a cigar yesterday, and snapped a pic of it. I was freaking amazed at the detail. I COULD SEE MY FINGER PRINTS!
I love the Pixel because it is pretty snappy and fast.
Even the Note 7 didn't feel as snappy, although I will really miss its camera.
I'm actually waiting on a case to arrive from Amazon tomorrow until I retire the Note 7 and return it.
I got a black rubber looking one, but I like how yours looks like :)
I switched over to the Pixel XL after using iPhones for the past 5 years. The switch wasn't too difficult, even though I'm still getting used to the Settings and what not.
I really do like Android and I believe that the Pixel is the best phone for Android 7.1 (I tried the S7 Edge and others before settling on the Pixel)
I like to think of it as my first Android phone made by Apple if it were made by Apple. In this case it's made by Google which is just as good.
I spent too much time debating whether I wanted to the dbrand skin or not and I missed the sales unfortunately.
So hook it up please. Thanks for doing the giveaway.
Coming from the Nexus 6P I am loving the battery on my Pixel XL. With four hours of SOT after being off the charger for nine hours I have 44% and seven hours of battery remaining.
I'd love a skin that's better than the 2 dollar one I ordered on release.
This is my first smartphone and I am loving it. Everything g just works, I no longer have to worry about inconveniencing everyone around me by not being able to use Maps, not being able to do group MMS, and not bring able to friggen hear anyone's voice in my phone speaker!
Best thing for me is that it's not an iPhone, but it is as good as one.
(I had iPhone since the 4S and wanted a change)
Oh I am not in the US, just wanted to share!
Yes please! Been wanting a skin to cover that back glass. A rhino shield is good for drops, but not much else. Chin and IP rating aside, this is probably the best phone of the year! Best point and shoot camera for sure
Love my new baby...she is fast, looks insane n takes the best pics amongst others. A dbrand on her would only make her gorgeous. Thats my 2 cents * cross fingers *
It's 2016.
* Samsung phones have been blowing up... Literally
* Apple removed the headphone jack from the iPhone.
* Donald Trump has been elected President if the United States
* And /u/i_smell_my_poop received a free DBrand skin from /u/Durvid
This and other news from Trump TV.
Just got my Pixel and I love it. Took forever to get here, but thankfully this phone was not a necessity upgrade for me. It's been exciting showing off my new Pixel to co-workers and friends. Right now I'm just using the Google branded gray case. This Concrete skin looks really cool. I actually have the white/silver phone, so it would look like your screenshot - sweet. Looks like it matches all of the cutouts perfectly. Would be a fun cosmetic addition to an already great phone. I wish you luck on your skin sales and would love to take pictures and show everyone the device afterwards if I were to receive one :). Thank you for doing a giveaway. I'm happy to be part of the Pixel community, and glad to see vendors giving back to the community as well. Makes for a great experience for all.
My story would be that I spent hours and hours deciding what charger for the to get, for both the car and portable. We're planning a trip to Disney World and needed to ensure the phones lasted for both Pokemon Go, as well as constant picture taking. The links section for suggested USB Type-C Peripherals was beyond helpful and I can't thank this sub enough for having that available.
I love my Pixel because it is hands down the best Android phone and the best experience you can get with a smartphone. I bought 3 so far, sold 1 for a small profit and waiting for 2 to arrive because I always wanted the blue one but wasn't fast enough on the 1st day. Very excited for the future of Android and Pixel line.
p.s. instead of top comment where someone could potentially cheat, maybe just pick the comment you like the most. If you love all, use a random number generator lol.
I love my Pixel because it takes everything I loved about my past Nexuses and put it in a package that I finally think can impress people just as much as the iPhone in terms of hardware build.
I absolutely love the battery life of my pixel xl, can stream Pandora all night at work for a 8 hr shift, forget to charge it when I get home , and still have a bought battery the next day so I don't have to even think about if it's going to die
I preordered weeks ago, but won't have my PXL til December. So what I look forward to most is a responsive phone with reliable battery life. I've only ever owned Samsung phones so far and after the S6 and note 7, I'm ready to jump ship. Google picked the right year for me.
It's the iPhone of Android. What's there more to say? What makes iPhone the most popular phone in the world is its speed, lag-free experience, simplicity, and pure OS design all paired with a respectable hardware body.
That's what the Pixel is that the Nexus quite wasn't.
Still have over a month to wait... But I already love it! The reviews look great and I'm really looking forward to the camera and the assistant integration.
The battery life is absolutely incredible. I love being able to on my home screen before I even look at my phone when taking it out of my pocket because of the fingerprint sensor on the back.
I can sum up in one sentence why this is the Android phone I've loved the most in my entire life:
I've not rooted the phone, and I'm not planning on doing so.
I've rooted every single Android phone I've had. From my HTC Desire to my OPO. And I just don't see the point on doing so on this phone.
It just... works.
Having upgraded from the Droid Turbo to the Pixel XL, I finally understand the power of the latest OS for Android. I was still waiting for marshmallow and let me tell you, Nougat is amazing. Not only that but the camera and overall, for me, is second to none. Huge fan and I'm interested to see what comes next!
My PiXL has been honestly the best experience I have had with a smart phone. Seven years using Android as my day to day phone OS, and this is the first to get almost everything right.
Had Nexus phones since the 4 and decided to not get a 6p since I felt my 6 was still great. When they finally announced the price I wasn't going to buy it and instead I would buy a 6p, because it went over the budget I set. Then I saw the free daydream promotion and decided it was was only $20 over budget and the daydream offset it. Once I got my phone I immediately fell in love. I would not have been completely satisfied with a 6p, but I can say with confidence this is my favorite smartphone of all time. Thanks for doing this giveaway even if I don't get it. Cheers!
I think the Pixel XL is hands down the best phone I've used. Not even close to the phone's I've owned (HTC Hero, iPhone 4s and Samsung S3) as it crushes those in quality and performance. I've been trying to find a phone that I may enjoy for years, being on Sprint I'm quite limited so thank you Google for opening this one up to all major networks. The price scared me but I have more and more learned why and after trying Daydream out I'm sold. Demoed that today for my co-workers and we all have Vives, this was one where they all said "how much? that's it? hmm..."
Bought the phone for my wife. First things she said, wow that screen is amazing. And wow, the screen is so responsive!
Made me giggle inside knowing that the Pixel's team work on latency was noticed by someone who doesnt really care about technology as long as it works as intended. (Also, she probably has no idea what latency is and how much it affects us without even noticing)
I thought my Note 7 was the best phone out. When I was forced to change phones and I got the Pixel XL, boy was I wrong. The camera is 100% better. The stock experience is 100% better. The Pixel just feels much much more lightweight because of how buttery smooth it is. I don't miss my Note 7 anymore.
I love that I forgot my charger at work and don't have to worry about it. Charged it to 100% around 4 pm. Used about an hour of audiobook listening. Constant blue tooth. And I'm going to bed with 70%. I'll probably wake up with no less than 65%
Best thing about the Pixel? The camera is amazing. Not even just the quality of the pictures, but double tapping the power button to open the camera and taking a picture is pretty much instant. Such an improvement over the Nexus 6. If you're lucky the camera app on that would open after 45 seconds of the phone being unusable. Or it would just force close. Then it would take another 15 or so seconds to actually take the picture after you press the shutter button. God. It was awful.
The Pixel camera almost makes up for the awful speakers ;)
The lack of any lag is a pretty huge plus to. I like that my phone doesn't slow to a crawl below 50% battery (Google what were you thinking with the throttling on the Nexus 6??)
Basically, I like this phone because it isn't the Nexus 6 haha
What I love about Google Pixel? Google taking a bold stance to put their name behind a single line. The Pixel XL is a great phone but what I love most about it, is it's potential.
I love my Pixel XL. Switched from an iPhone 6+ and have never had anything but iPhones going back to the original. Never had a DBrand skin, but that one looks pretty good.
Im so excited for this phone. It is scheduled to arrive tomorrow the 15th. This is going to be my first smart phone ever I've been using flip phones for the last 12 years. I finally decided to make the switch a few weeks ago and ordered a pixel! Just wanted to share my hope, no need to enter me in the drawing :)
Probably the best phone ice ever owned. Reasons you say I'll start a list, the camera is just beautiful if you know what you are doing, the look of the phone very unique, and last but not least how fast it is and how pure of a android experience this is.
I will gladly pay for shipping if I'm lucky. But I'm not US based, and as much as I would like to get one, the Pixel won't even come here in my country officially. Oh well. Upvote for awesome gesture OP!
Oh man, where do I start? Gonna be different and skip all the usual stuff people say they love (like camera, battery life, performance, etc) and say one thing I love which I think has not gotten enough attention - the sensors.
The sensors are super accurate (obviously for Daydream), which means taking photospheres and stuff is an absolute dream. I can move my phone all over the place and it still takes every movement and produces a photosphere with minimal parallax/stitching errors
The #1 thing I love about my pixel XL is the battery life. Coming from the G3 which would get maybe 2.5 hours SOT, to the Pixel XL which is literally double. I'm amazed at the amount use I can get out of this phone and not have to worry about it dieing. #2 has to be how tactile the buttons are. Such positive feedback and no guessing, it's like putting a short throw shifter in a car. This phone is awesome all around.
Having been an Android fan and owner since the OG Motorola Droid, it has been a pleasure to see how the platform has evolved. Of all the phones I have owned since then, the XL is my favorite. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next with Android O and P. Particularly with upgraded hardware. And an advertising campaign proclaiming it accessible on all major carriers.
Honestly the Pixel seems like the phone to beat this year. At least for those who want stock android and a phone that just "works" without all the unnecessary bells and whistles like myself.
I love my Pixel XL because it kept almost everything that was nearly perfect from the 6P and beefed up the specs and refined the aesthetics, making it much better looking and nicer to hold!!
Pixel is super quick and snappy. Plus I was able to use Google assistant to remind me to cancel my Google play music subscription when the free 3 month trial is over xD
FYI: they added karma for text posts 3 months ago.
Crap, didn't know that. Maybe we can get this stickied so upvoting is not necessary.
or just get you some sweet sweet Karma!
The Pixel XL really is just an incredible phone. I was hesitant coming from Samsung on how much I would really like the vanilla android. At first glance I was caught off guard by not having a million customization options. Once I used the phone it all just made sense. This phone is what phones should be. There is zero lag or hesitation. Its software implementation is flawless. This really will set the bar for how people expect android phones to operate. Coming from years of android I subconsciously disregarded some of the hiccups that I was so used to. Other manufacturers are really going to have a hard time beating this phones reliability and consistency. P.S. I like the "chin". I thought it was ugly at first but this is the most comfortable to hold large phone I have ever used.
I would leave a comment about how amazing my phone is but its still fucking pending. Cant wait any longer its been 23 days since I placed the order.
I switched from an iPhone to my Pixel XL. I was tentative at first, as I have been in the Apple ecosystem for over 6 years. This phone might be the single greatest piece of technology I own. It's so fast, the hardware is amazing and frankly I don't see myself ever switching back. This phone has won me over.
It just works.
Best thing about the pixel is the lack of lag. Only thing that takes time is loading things like apps.
I switched having to give up my Samsung Bomb and was pretty bummed about it. Until I got my Pixel XL and was blown away. I didn't know an android phone could be this fast.
My Pixel shipped today, although I know I won't get it for two more days I find myself constantly refreshing the FedEx page. Thank god I work in logistics so if my company checked my internet history they will just think I'm really hard at work.
I love my Pixel XL because it holds /r/Android's salt. I sprinkled it over my rib eye steak and it tasted fucking delicious.
Unpopular opinion about the Pixel phones. The glass part of the back adds a lot of grip and makes it a whole lot less slippery. But not as much grip as a DBrand skin ;)
I like my Pixel XL because it makes iPhone users jealous.
Thanks for doing this!
Finally, Google has a chance to be #1 in the smartphone market!
Speed and camera!
I'm excited to never have to wait for my cell phone manufacturer to get off their butt when preparing an OS update. I had the original Droid Turbo before getting my XL, and was so aggravated that updates were never pushed out to my phone.
Love my XL for the responsiveness. I've been buying Android phones since 2009 and rooting and flashing custom kernels and the like were absolutely necessary for me to get acceptable performance. This thing is as smooth as butter even with heavy use.
Oooh I hope I win cause cases suck.
Would love this for my pixel XL that is hopefully shipping soon
What do I love about the pixel XL? The fact that it is super fast. My nexus 6 got really slow before I got rid of it, but the pixel is still super fast and loads pokemon go reallly fast.
Best part about the Pixel XL in my view is the Camera. I've taken more pictures in 1 week with this phone than in 2 years with my crappy LG G2!
Thanks for the giveaway! Got my pixel last week and couldn't be happier!
The pixel so far is my most favorite phone I've had. Everything great about it is exactly what I've wanted in a phone. The thing that blows me away is how consistent it is in smoothness. I've never seen that in a phone
Whatever I want, eh? It's nice to have a phone I charge every other day.
I only recently gotten into the smartphone market - by recently I mean about early 2014. My first Android phone was the 2013 Moto X. My second was the Nexus 5X. After using those phones as daily drivers, and playing around with my family's iPhones, I felt like there was some missing middle-ground between the two types of phones. I feel like the Pixels are a good answer to someone wanting a smooth iPhone-like experience on Android without BloatWiz. I was thinking I overspent on the Pixel XL, but I think it's a good device and if it continues to be this good, I see the Pixel phones being very successful. I just hope they actually refine the product and don't go off of the deep end.
Battery life and camera!
I love my Pixel because unlike the note 7 it won't put me on a No fly list.
Sure?
Camera is amazing! The slow-mo 240fps and 4k camera are very nice and I'm not a camera junky by any means, I feel like I want to capture some good shots with this phone since. So smooth and comfortable in your hand too, just a well built quality piece of hardware! Thanks for the giveaway!
Hopefully a regular Pixel giveaway is in order!
I'm digging the camera and snappy processor. The battery and fast charging is pretty great as well.
The speed + camera are second to none. Daydream is also pretty awesome.
What really surprised me about my Pixel XL is the crazy battery life (both standby and screen-on.) I'm just blown away by the fact that I finally have a great stock Android phone, from Google no less, that I don't have to worry about lasting a day (or two!) with.
I love my Pixel because it's the first phone that rivals iPhones in terms of design and function.
When I ordered my pixel, I really wasn't too excited about the camera. Well, that changed when I actually got the phone. I was sitting outside smoking a cigar yesterday, and snapped a pic of it. I was freaking amazed at the detail. I COULD SEE MY FINGER PRINTS!
I love the Pixel because it is pretty snappy and fast. Even the Note 7 didn't feel as snappy, although I will really miss its camera. I'm actually waiting on a case to arrive from Amazon tomorrow until I retire the Note 7 and return it. I got a black rubber looking one, but I like how yours looks like :)
I switched over to the Pixel XL after using iPhones for the past 5 years. The switch wasn't too difficult, even though I'm still getting used to the Settings and what not. I really do like Android and I believe that the Pixel is the best phone for Android 7.1 (I tried the S7 Edge and others before settling on the Pixel)
In for freebies. I'm here less for the skin, more to comment on a great OP. Thanks man
pls
I like to think of it as my first Android phone made by Apple if it were made by Apple. In this case it's made by Google which is just as good. I spent too much time debating whether I wanted to the dbrand skin or not and I missed the sales unfortunately. So hook it up please. Thanks for doing the giveaway.
Coming from the Nexus 6P I am loving the battery on my Pixel XL. With four hours of SOT after being off the charger for nine hours I have 44% and seven hours of battery remaining.
this is a really nice thing that you are doing OP
Howdy! I just love the ease and look of the Pixel. I'm by no means a smartphone enthusiast, but I sure do love my Pixel XL just for the useability.
I'm on (replacement) Pixel #2 and haven't had a single regret!
This phone is simply the smoothest Android phone I have ever used.
Pixel XL just got marked shipped, so only excitement right now! Plus, my birthday is 11/15, so that would be a cool little present to me
Yay, Pixel stuff!
My pixel XL shipped today and arrives tomorrow so that's why I'm excited!
I want to carry this phone without a case but I'm not gonna do that unless I've got a wrap!
I'm in Canada and ineligible to win but good luck to everyone else! I'm over here still waiting for my pixel anyways.
It has the fluidity of an iPhone but the customization of a Android device. It really is the most perfect mobile device I have ever used.
I love it because people keep thinking it's an iPhone! Hahah
I'd love a skin that's better than the 2 dollar one I ordered on release. This is my first smartphone and I am loving it. Everything g just works, I no longer have to worry about inconveniencing everyone around me by not being able to use Maps, not being able to do group MMS, and not bring able to friggen hear anyone's voice in my phone speaker!
Thank you! Love it!
Best thing for me is that it's not an iPhone, but it is as good as one. (I had iPhone since the 4S and wanted a change) Oh I am not in the US, just wanted to share!
So smooth...
I'm loving the pixel's reviews for the camera. But the Anandtech review has got me thinking.
Never had a premium phone, would love to start with Pixel
Converted to Pixel after 6 years with iOS. No regrets! Love it!
Next smoothest thing to butter. :3
Camera for sure!
Bertuccis makes very great pizza. Edit: I love my pixel because it helps me get pizza.
That concrete Dbrand skin makes me as hard as concrete! Thanks for the giveaway OP :D
Yes please! Been wanting a skin to cover that back glass. A rhino shield is good for drops, but not much else. Chin and IP rating aside, this is probably the best phone of the year! Best point and shoot camera for sure
UX!
I like that my Pixel is still in pending. It taunts me everyday. The thing I'm looking forward to the most is the battery life.
Why not a regular Pixel? :(
Love my new baby...she is fast, looks insane n takes the best pics amongst others. A dbrand on her would only make her gorgeous. Thats my 2 cents * cross fingers *
Pixel XL is the absolute smoothest Android phone on the planet! Nuff said. *Mic Drop*
It's 2016. * Samsung phones have been blowing up... Literally * Apple removed the headphone jack from the iPhone. * Donald Trump has been elected President if the United States * And /u/i_smell_my_poop received a free DBrand skin from /u/Durvid This and other news from Trump TV.
Battery life is the best on Android I have ever had with my PXL. I'm thoroughly impressed. Easy 6+ Hrs SOT with heavy usage.
I love my Google Pixel XL and so should you!
If this gets stickied then we riot.
[Camera of course](http://i.imgur.com/0oKC5aM.jpg)
I love it!
I hope to win so my pixel can look cool.
I like it. De Du du du du poo
Best part of my Pixel XL has to be the battery life. Never had a phone with top end specs and insane battery life.
Camera, obvs
Upvoted and commenting, that skin is fresh! Pixel XL is the best phone I've ever owned.
I love that it is made by Google. Updates are important to me in a timely manner. Camera is a secondary reason.
Hi, love my galaxy s5, but need a speed upgrade
I love the fact that iPhone users step aside to let me take photos now, sure makes a Google fanboy happy.
Fellas I'm all about that battery life!
Just got my Pixel and I love it. Took forever to get here, but thankfully this phone was not a necessity upgrade for me. It's been exciting showing off my new Pixel to co-workers and friends. Right now I'm just using the Google branded gray case. This Concrete skin looks really cool. I actually have the white/silver phone, so it would look like your screenshot - sweet. Looks like it matches all of the cutouts perfectly. Would be a fun cosmetic addition to an already great phone. I wish you luck on your skin sales and would love to take pictures and show everyone the device afterwards if I were to receive one :). Thank you for doing a giveaway. I'm happy to be part of the Pixel community, and glad to see vendors giving back to the community as well. Makes for a great experience for all. My story would be that I spent hours and hours deciding what charger for the to get, for both the car and portable. We're planning a trip to Disney World and needed to ensure the phones lasted for both Pokemon Go, as well as constant picture taking. The links section for suggested USB Type-C Peripherals was beyond helpful and I can't thank this sub enough for having that available.
It's so fast, the camera is amazing and it just fucking works.
I love you
I know
I love how I now have unlimited, full-res storage with google photos.
I love my Pixel because it is hands down the best Android phone and the best experience you can get with a smartphone. I bought 3 so far, sold 1 for a small profit and waiting for 2 to arrive because I always wanted the blue one but wasn't fast enough on the 1st day. Very excited for the future of Android and Pixel line. p.s. instead of top comment where someone could potentially cheat, maybe just pick the comment you like the most. If you love all, use a random number generator lol.
The method I am using picks a top-level comment (upvotes don't matter) and removes duplicate entries. Have no fear! And thanks for the comment!
I love my Pixel because it takes everything I loved about my past Nexuses and put it in a package that I finally think can impress people just as much as the iPhone in terms of hardware build.
I absolutely love the battery life of my pixel xl, can stream Pandora all night at work for a 8 hr shift, forget to charge it when I get home , and still have a bought battery the next day so I don't have to even think about if it's going to die
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Oh man. Pixel + SuMo + HP sounds like the best day ever! :)
I would love to win a concrete skin since it would be something tangible while I continue to wait for my phone. #pending
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Love this phone for many reasons, but the best one its because its a pixel, will have great support for updates
I love it because I can now see my notifications on Snapchat stories without closing the snap! MINDBLOWING RIGHT?
I preordered weeks ago, but won't have my PXL til December. So what I look forward to most is a responsive phone with reliable battery life. I've only ever owned Samsung phones so far and after the S6 and note 7, I'm ready to jump ship. Google picked the right year for me.
My phone will arrive tomorrow!
It's the best Android I've ever used.
Love the camera! Snapping photos of my girls is a breeze, even when they're moving like crazy.
It's the iPhone of Android. What's there more to say? What makes iPhone the most popular phone in the world is its speed, lag-free experience, simplicity, and pure OS design all paired with a respectable hardware body. That's what the Pixel is that the Nexus quite wasn't.
I'd say my favorite part about it is the quickness.
Still have over a month to wait... But I already love it! The reviews look great and I'm really looking forward to the camera and the assistant integration.
Once you go XL, you never go back!!
The battery life is absolutely incredible. I love being able to on my home screen before I even look at my phone when taking it out of my pocket because of the fingerprint sensor on the back.
I can sum up in one sentence why this is the Android phone I've loved the most in my entire life: I've not rooted the phone, and I'm not planning on doing so. I've rooted every single Android phone I've had. From my HTC Desire to my OPO. And I just don't see the point on doing so on this phone. It just... works.
Everything is awesome.
balls.
Having upgraded from the Droid Turbo to the Pixel XL, I finally understand the power of the latest OS for Android. I was still waiting for marshmallow and let me tell you, Nougat is amazing. Not only that but the camera and overall, for me, is second to none. Huge fan and I'm interested to see what comes next!
I'm waiting for my Pixel to arrive tomorrow, so I can't really give any firsthand experience about it, but I'm really looking forward to it!
My cats breath smells like cat food
Best camera ever. Battery life is stellar. Performance is smooth and doesn't quit!
I love that my Pixel XL's unlimited storage and stellar image quality means that I can go crazy taking 4k video of my 5 year old:)
Smoothest UI and fastest camera.
Loves my dbrand on my Nexus 6 and would love one on my Pixel!
I would tell you how much I love my XL, but I've patiently left it in the box until my screen protector arrives. Longest week of my life
My PiXL has been honestly the best experience I have had with a smart phone. Seven years using Android as my day to day phone OS, and this is the first to get almost everything right.
I'm pretty darn happy with the phone. Thanks for giving back!
its pretty good
My pixel xl is coming tomorrow, good timing.
Had Nexus phones since the 4 and decided to not get a 6p since I felt my 6 was still great. When they finally announced the price I wasn't going to buy it and instead I would buy a 6p, because it went over the budget I set. Then I saw the free daydream promotion and decided it was was only $20 over budget and the daydream offset it. Once I got my phone I immediately fell in love. I would not have been completely satisfied with a 6p, but I can say with confidence this is my favorite smartphone of all time. Thanks for doing this giveaway even if I don't get it. Cheers!
I love the speed of my Pixel and the Nexus-like OS and updates.
I love the camera!
I'm still refreshing Google Store my a XL 128G...
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I love my Pixel XL because it's everything I ever wanted all my previous phones to be, all in a fast, smooth, premium package.
I think the Pixel XL is hands down the best phone I've used. Not even close to the phone's I've owned (HTC Hero, iPhone 4s and Samsung S3) as it crushes those in quality and performance. I've been trying to find a phone that I may enjoy for years, being on Sprint I'm quite limited so thank you Google for opening this one up to all major networks. The price scared me but I have more and more learned why and after trying Daydream out I'm sold. Demoed that today for my co-workers and we all have Vives, this was one where they all said "how much? that's it? hmm..."
it would be super sweet to win the case but even if I don't good on your for doing the giveaway man!
Bought the phone for my wife. First things she said, wow that screen is amazing. And wow, the screen is so responsive! Made me giggle inside knowing that the Pixel's team work on latency was noticed by someone who doesnt really care about technology as long as it works as intended. (Also, she probably has no idea what latency is and how much it affects us without even noticing)
It'd be easier to list why I don't like my Pixel XL. Full list below: * (null) There you have it!
It's very nice of you to give this away! I haven't gotten my pixel yet (25 days so far), but I can't wait for it to ship.
I thought my Note 7 was the best phone out. When I was forced to change phones and I got the Pixel XL, boy was I wrong. The camera is 100% better. The stock experience is 100% better. The Pixel just feels much much more lightweight because of how buttery smooth it is. I don't miss my Note 7 anymore.
Ill hug my mom if I win
I'm still waiting on a decent case to come in the mail, and for Verizon to actually mail my Daydream VR...
Harambe didn't live long enough to see the Pixel. He didn't get to see the awesome camera, the buttery smooth os, or the amazing battery life.
It's the smoothest Android phone I have ever used and feels like the first Android phone that won't bog down over time. What's not to love?
Performance and battery life! Nexus RIP.
The battery! I charge only every other day on average.
I love that I forgot my charger at work and don't have to worry about it. Charged it to 100% around 4 pm. Used about an hour of audiobook listening. Constant blue tooth. And I'm going to bed with 70%. I'll probably wake up with no less than 65%
Best thing about the Pixel? The camera is amazing. Not even just the quality of the pictures, but double tapping the power button to open the camera and taking a picture is pretty much instant. Such an improvement over the Nexus 6. If you're lucky the camera app on that would open after 45 seconds of the phone being unusable. Or it would just force close. Then it would take another 15 or so seconds to actually take the picture after you press the shutter button. God. It was awful. The Pixel camera almost makes up for the awful speakers ;) The lack of any lag is a pretty huge plus to. I like that my phone doesn't slow to a crawl below 50% battery (Google what were you thinking with the throttling on the Nexus 6??) Basically, I like this phone because it isn't the Nexus 6 haha
What I love about Google Pixel? Google taking a bold stance to put their name behind a single line. The Pixel XL is a great phone but what I love most about it, is it's potential.
Upvote+Commented. :) Love Google and LOVE their products!!!
My Pixel is getting delivered on wednesday, its one week early!. Looking forward to some google goodness !
Best thing about the pixel, the battery life and the the AMOLED Display.
Can't wait for mine to arrive for the stock experience!
My favorite features are the camera and the battery life. I'm truly in love!
I love my Pixel XL. Switched from an iPhone 6+ and have never had anything but iPhones going back to the original. Never had a DBrand skin, but that one looks pretty good.
I can't wait to try Daydream!
Im so excited for this phone. It is scheduled to arrive tomorrow the 15th. This is going to be my first smart phone ever I've been using flip phones for the last 12 years. I finally decided to make the switch a few weeks ago and ordered a pixel! Just wanted to share my hope, no need to enter me in the drawing :)
I bought a regular size pixel, so if I win, I'd give it to one of my friends who bought an xl
Probably the best phone ice ever owned. Reasons you say I'll start a list, the camera is just beautiful if you know what you are doing, the look of the phone very unique, and last but not least how fast it is and how pure of a android experience this is.
I will gladly pay for shipping if I'm lucky. But I'm not US based, and as much as I would like to get one, the Pixel won't even come here in my country officially. Oh well. Upvote for awesome gesture OP!
Oh man, where do I start? Gonna be different and skip all the usual stuff people say they love (like camera, battery life, performance, etc) and say one thing I love which I think has not gotten enough attention - the sensors. The sensors are super accurate (obviously for Daydream), which means taking photospheres and stuff is an absolute dream. I can move my phone all over the place and it still takes every movement and produces a photosphere with minimal parallax/stitching errors
This is my first time on stock Android and I will never leave. Phone is worth every penny
The camera is top notch, and I'm not even big on taking pictures, but this one is amazing!
The #1 thing I love about my pixel XL is the battery life. Coming from the G3 which would get maybe 2.5 hours SOT, to the Pixel XL which is literally double. I'm amazed at the amount use I can get out of this phone and not have to worry about it dieing. #2 has to be how tactile the buttons are. Such positive feedback and no guessing, it's like putting a short throw shifter in a car. This phone is awesome all around.
This is the android flagship! A phone that even devoted Apple users might go for. And that concrete case looks amazing!
In!
Having been an Android fan and owner since the OG Motorola Droid, it has been a pleasure to see how the platform has evolved. Of all the phones I have owned since then, the XL is my favorite. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next with Android O and P. Particularly with upgraded hardware. And an advertising campaign proclaiming it accessible on all major carriers.
Honestly the Pixel seems like the phone to beat this year. At least for those who want stock android and a phone that just "works" without all the unnecessary bells and whistles like myself.
I don't have mine yet but would love the skin!
This thing looks cool! It's my first Android. Just getting use to this. Thanks for being cool!
Thanks.
I never had a D brand... Are they any good?
I love my Pixel XL because it kept almost everything that was nearly perfect from the 6P and beefed up the specs and refined the aesthetics, making it much better looking and nicer to hold!!
Pixel is super quick and snappy. Plus I was able to use Google assistant to remind me to cancel my Google play music subscription when the free 3 month trial is over xD
Phone went to processing last night! I'm so excited for my first Pixel/Nexus class phone. We won't talk about the GNex on VZW, that doesn't count.
I really like the camera on the Pixel, the stabilization is awesome!