I’m here for the nostalgia. I just bought my first pixel (8 pro) and I am rewatching the reviews from the previous ones, remembering how much I wanted one since day one 😌

guess what I'm watching this video on? MY GOOGLE PIXEL XL!!!!

This phone is still my daily driver. Was an absolute game changer when it came out, but with how fast the smartphone industry moves, it faded into obscurity relatively quickly. Seeing the original Nougat UI was a nice lil trip down memory lane!

5 years and I'm still using my pixel, and it works just as smooth as the day I bought it

Google get the looks right next year and you can take my money.

That lip sync at 2:14 though. That's dope.

Who's watching this review now at 2024

"The battery is phenomenal at five plus hours." -- Pixel "The battery is terrible at five plus hours." -- Pixel 4

The software.. The assistant.. The pure android.. The camera.... and. . . . . THE HEADPHONE JACK!!😂

I actually own one...and this review is spot on.

These video reviews are so good and there really helped with deciding on which phone i want and i think it is the pixel, i seriously love this thing.

The Pixel in 2019 for anybody who might want to buy it. 1. Size: This was a big phone in 2016, but now it's just about the right size. It's a dwarf compared to iPhone X and XS and the Samsung A series. Fits almost perfectly in your hand. 2. Performance is amazing. That 4gig RAM still pulls through 3 years later and so does the processor. I love that I can open my browser, use it, minimize it, and 2 hours and 10 apps later, go back to my history and my browser still has my tabs all loaded. None of the apps I've used have dragged or stalled so far, apart from Firefox, and I think that has to do with the app's own inadequacies. Background processes are unnoticeable, which works well with its camera and other heavy functions. 3. Battery life. I think this is suffering a lot from Android Pie's needs. You have to be conservative in your usage for it to last a day neatly, especially if you have massive screen time. Passive usage lasts much better, i.e. standby time, and music playing. 4. Memory: 32gb is woefully inadequate 3 years later. Might have been ok for 2016, but not anymore. Thankfully, Google still give you unlimited cloud storage for any pics you take with your pixel. I like to have my music on my phone like a dinosaur so that cloud storage gives me some extra room to work with. 5. Camera: Still great in 2016, obviously the newer phones have caught up or surpassed it, but I think the camera's quality is timeless. The colours come out so well and the focusing is instantaneous. You can just pull your phone out, snap a pic in an instant, lock the phone and put it back in your pocket, and all the processing will take place in the background with no fuss. It has great features too, like 3d photos that you can then view with VR units and Google Lens for those in the espionage industry. Price: You'll get the regular sized 32gb model for $220 on Amazon. The XL model is cheaper across the board. You'll be better off paying an extra 10-20 dollars for the 128gb model.

Fk the pixel. We want your sweater

I'm sorry Marques, but for the price they asking for, the speaker and the looks does come into account. Apple charges quite a lot for their phones, but you end up getting a complete experience (this is coming from a guy who hates Apple), there's the looks, specs, the whole schbang. Based on what you said in the video, it would be worth getting this phone just for the camera, and the improvements don't seem to be enough, again for the ask price. Google assistant seems more like a gimmick anyway, let's face it! Why not consider Moto Z, which at least dared to be different with the snaps? They can make way to cool new ideas, this Google phone can make way to nothing new.

Hey Marques, just got this phone yesterday and so far its amazing. Stock Android Oreo is too smooth on this phone. This video was a huge part in why I chose the Pixel... even now. Thanks for the trusted reviews and much love from Miami!

Great video as always! I love how you include your personal opinion in every one of your video, not just boring facts. Keep up the good work fam!

The next Pixel is going to be amazing. I think i'll wait for it.

Why am I watching this if I have a pixel already? lol

Pixel = best software Pixel = best camera Pixel = best specs -Pixel = best design-

Love your reviews. Very well explained and honest. Even non-tech-savvy people can understand everything you are saying. Keep pumping out great quality videos.

Sometimes I wonder why I watch these videos when I know the chance of me getting one is almost zero.. Who knows **keeps watching**.

Woah it has a headphone jack, love the innovative technology!

Man! what a review! And those pics taken from the pixel... EPIC!! never seen anything better! That truck pic was just wonderful!

Also, one thing I noticed on one of our in-store displays is that the Pixel has some seriously ridiculous stand-by time when not on a network. I switched on airplane mode and took it off a charger on a Friday, and by Friday the following week it was still on at 50% battery remaining. Pretty insane!

Excellent review. I ordered but have not received my Pixel XL. Can't wait. You're very well spoken Marques. I can't thank you enough for not saying the word "like" even once.

MKBHD is loving the Clippers this year! 9-1

Lets start from start, your intro songs..i always find your intro songs amazing and add them to my spotify playlist. Now google pixel, i have total different perception towards android after watching your reviews on android and now i'm dying to buy Pixel XL. I'll fall for any product you will review with such a great cinematography and using such a simple language that any lay man can understand. Thanks man

Great job on this video, its honest and insightful and the cinematography is great. I enjoyed this video as i do all of your other work, one of the first channels i run to when deciding on on a new smartphone.

wish I could afford the pixel, but I'm running the pixel launcher on my phone so I at least got that going for me lol

proud owner of a nexus 6p a dying breed sadly

Those color contrast level are on point each and every time 👌 Job well done Marques.!👍

This review was the last confirmation I needed to go forward with purchasing a Pixel XL. I've been loving it ever since. I'm actually typing on it right now! Thanks.

It's official. I'm making the jump from Apple to Andriod.

360p club where u at?

i love you, you're the best. i came here to see how the xl was because i want to buy the pixel 2 xl, can't wait for your review on that my friend

Thanks Marques. I'm one of the Nexus 6P owners that just got a replacement Pixel XL. This was the first thing I wanted to see. I respect your opinions on tech more than most people. I'd love to chat.

Notification Squad where you at?

if the pixel was water resistant, rear-facing speakers and wireless charging it could've been the best phone on the market

you told me exactly what I needed to know, and I learned some important info. Thanks so much for sharing!!

I just love your videos, the way you record your video is really great. keep it up!!

That intro song...

This phone needs to add dual front-facing speakers, and waterproofing. Maybe wireless charging.

I love the video! Very fun and informative review about the pixel. Great cinematography of the device.

Getting my pixel delivered tomorrow, and watching this video has DEFINITELY left me knowing I've made the right choice. By the way, this is the first video I've ever watched on your channel, and I really enjoy the straight up way you talk on your reviews. Subscribed and thanks.

I really have to stop seeing reviews for things I cant afford

I want a Google xl so bad

Coming back here after the release of the pixel 6

This guy is a genius. That intro got me hooked and I watched the rest. I forget about this video but every time I come across, the same thing happens

Now THIS is a review! Not some shitty unboxing, nor a short, shallow, talking in the camera stuff, that many KZfaqrs do!

TBH Camera is one of the most important things to me in a phone especially as a vlogger

What a crispy video...Great review man,keep them coming...Cheers from Serbia...

Just ordered mine on contract! thanks for the review

Pixel XL is by far the best software experience I've ever had, And the camera... One word... DOPE

2:19 Marques you are an editing legend, I fucking love that sync

Great Video, Crispy as Always. You've convinced me to get the pixel👍

I know I'm a bit late to the party but thank you so much for this review. Seeing all the praise you gave convinced me to buy the Pixel 2 next year.

You're very knowledgeable and pretty easy to listen to. Thanks for the video!

holy crap that camera is amazing. especially the part where it autofocuses in videos. The image of the car is so crisp.

I have to say your video quality is so amazing (and still improving!!!) No sign of a one-man-production...reminds me more of some super expensive Hollywood movies :D Keep the good work up! ;)

this helped me sooooo much, i was debating between the pixel and the s8, thank you for this video!

Very professional videos man, well done, keep up the good work!

Being an owner of the S7E as well as Pixel XL for me the PXL is the best phone experience out of the two and all the other Android phones I have owned. The PXL is a joy to use and it simply just works. My S7E whilst having some cool gimmicks does come close but the PXL nabs it. Picture quality is stunning, it is quick and very smooth, sound quality via a decent pair of headphones (Ultimate Ears T-Fi 10, VerveOnes+, B&Ws etc.) sounds exceptional, call quality, battery life, display and that fast fingerprint scanner makes this phone stand out for me

Another great video Marques. Your videos are always top-notch. Everything from the opening shot to the crisp review was just purely and utterly satisfying. Keep up the good work 💜💙

I'm literally in love with the intro

This video better be amazing, I waited so much!

The intro song is clique by kanye west, big sean, and jay z great song!

iam so hyped for the upcoming pixel phones. Currently rocking an s7, but i will instantly switch to the pixel 2017 as soon as google drops them.

Would you be willing to do a video on whether you should upgrade from the Pixel to the Pixel 2? Kind of like a “The Original Pixel, One Year Later” video?

It's a great phone, but I think it's overpriced. The S7 Edge I feel has this beat in terms of tech. The S7 looks good, has water resistance and wireless charging, best in class screen. It also has a really nice curved screen. Those are just all things I expect at the maximum flagship price. It is a good phone but it comes up a tad short. If you pay 800 bucks for a phone you should get *ALL* of it not *most* of it. That and if I had it my way I still prefer the buttons off the screen for more screen real estate.

This channel increases the quality of KZfaq

nice intro☺️... and dope setup😁😁 keep up the great work buddy

I opened this video to watch the review, but I just want to say your video editing is awesome!

Is anyone gonna talk about 2:15?! Dope editing skills Marques!🔥

watched the whole video in 360p .........did not regret

Probably the best Solo Intro Marques has done

This is probably the most accurate review I've seen or heard for a pixel phone. Thank you so much!!!

Stop it! I'm never gonna buy dBrand!

Also.. dude where did you get that sweater?

@Marques, great review, as always. I'm not worried about the lack of wireless charging or waterproof but the camera is the feature which is pulling me towards the phone. How does having Google Cloud, as well as the phones internal storage help?

Watching this on a Google Pixel 7 Pro.... Damn the time has really passed...

WHERE'D YOU GET THAT SWEATSHIRT

note 7 was hands down the best....these brands are lucky that note 7 is killed or else Tim cook might be selling fruits on the cart.....😂😂😂

Best intro ever. Always come for it every once in a while.

I really like the cinematography in the video , All white background , brings out the focus on the subject. Your voice modulation is one of the best among tech reviewers. Also the camera sample shots at 8:55 , awesome effort man . Thumbs up! 👌👌

Am I the only one who thinks this phone looks dope?

Where did you get that hoodie from??

Just fun watching it after many years

Your reviews are an absolute pleasure to watch! This would be my next smartphone without a doubt if it ran iOS. I just need to find a way to smoothly transfer over my music library, along with structured playlists, and favored apps. I'm sure I will rip off that iOS to Android bandaid soon; I'm just not ready yet..

I love that phone but its just o expensive :(

For the features you get for the price, it is way overpriced. $869 for the XL and 128GB is insane. The S7 edge can be had now for 500-600. There is no way this phone is worth that much more. The software features will be ported and ROMed in no time. Swipe up to launch apps? Are you kidding, any good launcher can do that. Even with the nuclear device that is the Note 7, I'd still rather have that and take my chances. It is the better phone. Google is going the Apple route and charging more for less.

I'm watching this in 2019 cause I just got the first Google pixel

Very informative for me... Thanks dear MKBHD!

Made by HTC but not on sell in Taiwan..... So logical

this is better than anything you see on tv

I bought it and then watched your video. Great phone I'm gonna enjoy it.

Watching this in 2023 on my pixel 7 😅

note 7 is still the bomb tho

you now it's his daily driver when you see the tesla App installed

I'm about to hit the 2 year mark with my pixel in a couple months and it STILL runs so smoothly. With all other phones, it's been basically useless by the 2 year mark, but the pixel keeps going! And oh my god, the camera. It's a wonderful phone. I'm definitely moving up to the next pixel when I replace it.

Heavy user of my XL for 2 years and it still as smooth as ever even going from Nougat > Oreo > Pie. From past experiences with Samsungs, Motorola's, etc, each update slowed the phone down more and more. This is the main reason I'm sticking with the Pixel line. I was thinking of upgrading to Pixel 3 XL but reconsidered because my original runs like new, why spend the money. Maybe Pixel 4.