Our quick take

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Alternatives to consider

  • OnePlus 6T review

  • Samsung Galaxy S8 review

Google Pixel 2 - 4.5 / 5

How’s it looking in 2018?

  • 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm IP67 rated water/dust proof Front facing stereo speakers No headphone jack

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A display that’s better than the XL model?

  • 5-inch 16:9 AMOLED 1920 x 1080 resolution Gorilla Glass 5

How good is the Pixel 2’s software?

  • Now running Android Pie Now Playing - music recognition ActiveEdge to launch Assistant Best Pixel 2 contract, upgrade and sim free deals at Carphone Warehouse Best Pixel 2 contract, upgrade and sim free deals at Mobiles.co.uk

Still speedy?

  • Snapdragon 835 processor 4GB RAM  64GB or 128GB storage

How long goes the Pixel 2 last per charge?

  • 2,700mAh battery Quick Charge 3.0

Cameras to inspire?

  • 12MP single camera HDR+ and OIS 8MP front camera Night Side mode added via update

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To recap

Last year’s Pixels were fantastic. Perhaps the first time in years that Google’s “pure” line of phones had no compromises. Great screens, great build, amazing cameras, good battery life and pure Android in one proper flagship package. This year, that’s not the case.