5 Best Google Phones - Oct. 2022

Updated May 2022

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Bottom Line

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Designed to be the smartest and fastest Pixel yet.

Pros

Upgraded camera is the best yet to be featured in a Pixel. Impressive all-day battery life at over 25 hours on a full charge. Great screen size for viewing content. Improved screen glass is even more scratch-resistant.

Cons

Scattered reports of fingerprint technology not working.

Best Bang for the Buck

This dust- and water-resistant phone comes with 5G and is unlocked for flexibility.

Pros

Features sensitive fingerprint sensors that unlocks phone with a single touch. 5G allows for fast and ultra-clear streaming. Delivers vibrant photos in the day and nighttime with night sight and portrait light. Battery lasts all day and can be charged wirelessly.

Cons

5G not supported in some countries.

Its powerful camera and terrific low-light photography impressed us most in our user testing.

Pros

Camera system features 50MP wide lens, 12MP ultrawide lens, and 8MP front camera. Includes built-in photo editing tools and excellent low-light performance. The 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED display boasts refresh rates up to 90 Hz. 5G-capable.

Cons

Can feel unwieldy in hand. Sound recording for videos was a little lacking in testing.

High-definition camera, motion sensor technology, and lasting battery make this phone worth its price.

Pros

Features quick gestures, which let you skip songs, snooze alarms, and mute calls by swiping your hand. Comes with 64 GB of base storage. Takes great photos in low light and nighttime settings. Compatible with wireless charging.

Cons

Motion sensor function is not available in all countries.

HOW WE TESTED

After going through an intensive research process to narrow down our short list of top products in this space, we tested the Google Pixel 6 to be sure that it’s worthy of our recommendation. Guided by experts, we spend hours looking into the factors that matter and test to verify manufacturer claims.

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