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Google Pixel XL: not Nexus – better

Jason Cross

the First Google phone of its own design was very balanced and the potential buyers of expensive smartphones will have twice think before habitually direct their attention towards Apple or Samsung.

Google is selling the phone for almost seven years, since the appearance model of the Nexus One. Since it was released for eight models Nexus. One by one annually until 2014 and two last year. Overall, it was a good devices, especially in the last few years. But Pixel is not a Nexus. It better.

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independently Developing Pixel, Google has done much more than its partners, which was only installed Android on an already finished unit. Based on standard Android version was created with innovative equipment and software. The result is a phone that may not appeal to purists Android, but will delight everyone else. Pixel marks the first attempt of Google to bring your own phone to the mass market. We are talking about the direct competitor to the iPhone, as well as the expensive flagship models of Samsung and LG.

In this review will be considered only version Pixel XL. Model Pixel, has a smaller size, equipped with a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1080p, whereas the product Pixel XL is equipped with a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1440p. The size of the display and a smaller battery capacity — no other differences between Pixel and Pixel XL no.

This is not Nexus

the Nexus Phones was developed in conjunction with partners, producing equipment: LG, Motorola, Samsung, HTC, Huawei. Google took as a basis the already existing phone and has signed an agreement to build another Nexus. The manufacturer requested to make his device a number of adjustments, installed it from the latest available version of Android and Google which is then resold under its own brand. When creating two phones Pixel Google initially took the reins in his hands. The role of the producer, who was instructed to start production of devices, made by HTC. Google chose a long and risky path, but instead had the opportunity for close integration of their services and fine-tuning of equipment and software.

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Pixel XL comes with fast charging standard USB Type-C, two cables and adapter to transfer data

as a result, the light appeared a phone that can not be attributed to “pure” representatives Android, and you have to admit he was better than them. Perhaps loyal fans who wanted to get another Nexus is a good device at an affordable price with the standard version of Android will be disappointed. But if you step back and remember that Google finally decided to release its own phone top-class, demonstrating innovation in the same way as Samsung or LG, probably Pixel you’ll be pleased. The market today is flooded with…

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