GOOGLE’s Pixel phone is our favorite Android phone at WIRED and has been for several years. They have industry-leading cameras, get fast software and security updates directly from Google (just like iPhones get from Apple), and are competitively priced. But choosing the right model can be tricky. Should you buy a Pixel 7A? Pixel 8? So what about the expensive Pixel Fold?
Update January 2024: We’ve added new features recently released, including circle search and photo emojis.
One of the reasons we recommend Pixel phones is that they include a lot of great software features that are actually useful. We’ve collected most of them below, but my favorites are Assistant Voice Typing for faster and more accurate speech transcription using the built- in keyboard; Now Playing to find out what music is playing around me; and Call Screen, It blocks all the spam calls I receive. You’ll also get five years of security updates, so your Pixel 7A will be supported for quite some time Unfortunately, Google only promised three operating system upgrades.
The only issues I have with the Pixel 7A are the Pixel 7A batterylife and the fingerprint sensor, which isn’t as responsive or reliable as I’d like. The 4,385 mAh battery will last you a full day of average usage, but on busy days you’ll likely need a full charge before the sun goes down. It also doesn’t have a microSD card slot or headphone jack, so if you want a phone with these features, you’ll have to look elsewhere.
Available on all three major US carriers.
The Pixel 8 series has the brightest OLED displays ever on a Pixel, which means no need to squint when staring at the screen on a sunny day. They have a more rounded designFold pixels
How long will your Pixel be supported?
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will get seven years of Android OS upgrades and security updates.
They’re the only Pixel phones to have such a lengthy software support policy.
The Pixel 7A, Pixel 7 series, and Pixel 6A will get three years of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates from launch. Google has a page you can check to find out which month your Pixel phone will stop receiving updates. Security updates reduce the risk of malware, make your phone bug-free, and make it more secure. Android version updates introduce new features (look and feel) and improve the entire operating system.
Pixel phones also happen to be the first to receive any kind of Android update, so once Google releases a new version (such as Android 14), you can download it by heading to Settings > System > System Update > Check for Updates Come check for updates now. You can also test beta versions of Android, but you’ll need to register your device.
(Be sure to back up your phone first!) Pixels has also learned that Google releases issues every few months that include features for newer Pixels in older models as well as brand-new features for the latest devices. Google ends Pixel Pass program
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