These are the best Google Pixel smartphones you should consider buying if you’re in the market for one.
Our guide to the best Google Pixel phones is likely to soon get some new additions, as the Google Pixel 5 and Google Pixel 4a 5G have both been announced. The former is a surprisingly affordable successor to the Pixel 4, and the latter is a pricier (and 5G-toting) alternative to the Pixel 4a. We’ll be putting them both through a full review soon, so check back once we’ve done that to see where they rank. But whether you opt for one of those or an older model, a Pixel handset could be well worth considering, especially if top-end cameras, the cleanest version of Google’s Android operating system, and smaller, easier-to-hold sizes sound perfect for you — as these are the things Pixels are known for. It’s worth noting though that if you’re actually looking just for Android phones in general — handsets running Google’s operating system — then we’ve got a guide for the best Android phones here. This is a guide for smartphones that were actually made by Google, not just running Google’s software. Google doesn’t put out that many handsets each year, at least not compared to many other companies, but it can still be hard working out which of its phones are for you. Should you go for one of the ‘standard’ phones or stretch to an XL model? Do you want one of the flagship phones or perhaps one of the cheaper A-series devices? And, perhaps most importantly of all, do you want to buy one of the company’s more recent handsets or perhaps go for an older Pixel phone that might be a bit more affordable? To help you get your head around all the best phones for you, we’ve ranked all the Pixel phones (barring the brand-new Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G). They’ll be added to this list soon, but for now we’ve ranked everything from the original Google Pixel all the way to the recent Pixel 4a. The list below though contains just the best of the bunch — the ones you should actually consider buying. This list will constantly change as Google brings out more Pixel phones too, so if you’re just interested in what the best Pixel phone is because you like to keep abreast of cool tech, keep checking back to see where any new phones land.
