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What is the best Google Pixel phone?

By YPB Team

From the original 2016 debut to the foldable future, every generation of Pixel has made a case for itself. Which is the definitive Google phone?

  1. Google Pixel 9 Pro — ranked #11
    Google Pixel 9 Pro
    The 2024 flagship Pixel with Tensor G4, updated camera hardware, a brighter display, and the debut of Gemini Nano AI for advanced on-device processing.
    1000pts
  2. Google Pixel 4a — ranked #22
    Google Pixel 4a
    The 2020 budget Pixel that stripped back to essentials while keeping the excellent camera, widely considered the best small affordable phone of its generation.
    692pts
  3. Google Pixel 6 Pro — ranked #33
    Google Pixel 6 Pro
    Google's 2021 return to the flagship arena with its custom Tensor chip, a 50MP camera with ultrawide and telephoto lenses, and a bold new design.
    546pts
  4. Google Pixel 7 Pro — ranked #44
    Google Pixel 7 Pro
    The refined 2022 flagship with Tensor G2 chip, improved telephoto zoom, and a polished design that made it one of the best Android phones available.
    546pts
  5. Google Pixel 6a — ranked #55
    Google Pixel 6a
    The 2022 budget model powered by the same Tensor chip as the flagship, offering the best camera performance at an unbeatable price point.
    546pts
  6. Google Pixel 2 XL — ranked #66
    Google Pixel 2 XL
    The 2017 follow-up that improved build quality with a taller 6-inch OLED display, still praised for its clean Android experience and class-leading camera.
    473pts
  7. Google Pixel 7a — ranked #77
    Google Pixel 7a
    The 2023 mid-ranger widely praised as the best value Pixel ever, offering a 90Hz display, wireless charging, and near-flagship cameras at a reasonable price.
    473pts
  8. Google Pixel 3 XL — ranked #88
    Google Pixel 3 XL
    The 2018 flagship with Night Sight camera mode that could capture stunning low-light photos, setting a new benchmark for smartphone photography.
    387pts
  9. Google Pixel 8 Pro — ranked #99
    Google Pixel 8 Pro
    Google's 2023 flagship with Tensor G3, temperature sensor, and AI-powered photo editing tools including Magic Eraser, Magic Editor, and Best Take.
    284pts
  10. Google Pixel (2016) — ranked #1010
    Google Pixel (2016)
    The original Pixel that set the template for Google's phone line, introducing the first Google Assistant integration and exceptional camera for its time.
    284pts
  11. Google Pixel 3a — ranked #1111
    Google Pixel 3a
    The 2019 mid-range model that brought the flagship Pixel camera experience to an affordable price, one of the best value smartphones ever made.
    284pts
  12. Google Pixel 4 XL — ranked #1212
    Google Pixel 4 XL
    The 2019 flagship introduced astrophotography mode and face unlock with radar chip, although a disappointing battery held back an otherwise innovative phone.
    284pts
  13. Google Pixel 5 — ranked #1313
    Google Pixel 5
    The 2020 flagship took a mid-range approach with a focus on 5G connectivity, excellent battery, and the usual Pixel camera magic at a lower price.
    284pts
  14. Google Pixel 8a — ranked #1414
    Google Pixel 8a
    The 2024 budget model featuring the same Tensor G3 chip as the flagship Pixel 8 and access to Google's AI features, a tremendous value proposition.
    284pts
  15. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — ranked #1515
    Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
    Google's 2024 foldable phone with Tensor G4 and an inner 8-inch display, representing a major leap in foldable durability and camera performance.
    0pts

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Comments

Pixel phones fill this ranking on their own, fifteen of them, from the October 2016 original to the 9 Pro Fold: https://youpick.best/articles/google-ranked-many-ways

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