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What has been the best Google Pixel to date? [Poll]
Over the past 10 years, the lineup has expanded from a pair of traditional slab smartphones to a product portfolio that includes foldable devices, watches, earbuds, a single tablet, and budget-focused A-series models, culminating in the Pixel 11 series. I’m biased, I think that the 4a is the best of the bunch, but determining which device holds the title of the best Pixel to date is going to be a fun, healthy debate for those of us who have used more than a few of the lineup over the years, especially as not all have been covered in glory. The initial breakthrough The original Pixel and Pixel XL established Google’s focus on camera processing and clean software integration.
- ▪Over the past 10 years, the lineup has expanded from a pair of traditional slab smartphones to a product portfolio that includes foldable devices, watches, earbuds, a single tablet, and budget-focused A-series models, culminating in the Pix
- ▪I’m biased, I think that the 4a is the best of the bunch, but determining which device holds the title of the best Pixel to date is going to be a fun, healthy debate for those of us who have used more than a few of the lineup over the years
- ▪The initial breakthrough The original Pixel and Pixel XL established Google’s focus on camera processing and clean software integration.
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