The best Google Pixel phones 2024

The latest Google Pixel generation is here and brings the Pixel 8 to the forefront with some upgrades on the last version. Though the Pixel 8 is a little smaller than the Pixel 7, it retains a sleek design with a satin finish, that has had a little refresh to keep it modern.

The camera upgrades here include some fancy AI features to ensure your photo editing is top-notch, and there’s also a Macro Focus mode for those of you into up-close photography.

Now, the Pixel 8 comes with Android 14, including some Pixel-exclusive features. There’s even a promise of constant updates for the next seven years, keeping your device up to scratch.

Considering how new the Pixel 8 is, its price is competitive compared to other brands, but it is still higher than the last generation – though that’s something we can’t avoid. If you want further details on this device, check out our Google Pixel 8 review.

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is the latest in the Pixel line, and holds some better features than the Pixel 7 – however, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the absolute best model for everyone.

This is, however, Google’s most powerful phone. In terms of competition, it keeps up alongside the Samsung S23 and Apple’s iPhone 14 devices. Better yet, the cameras may be the best out there, despite being almost two-thirds of the cost of the best competitors – retailing at $899/£849, or less now that a few months have passed since release.

Thanks to the Tensor G2 processor, the Pixel 7 Pro works like a dream and can handle intense photo editing, and all manner of apps and games, and it even comes with an in-built VPN for added privacy.

However, there’s no microSD or dual SIM slot, so if you want more storage there’s not much you can do. The battery life also lets the Pixel 7 Pro down, so we can’t recommend it as a gaming phone. Read our Google Pixel 7 Pro review.

The main thing separating the Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel 7 is the price, so this is a key thing to note if you have a specific budget in mind. The Pixel 7 is an improvement to the Pixel 6 but isn’t world-shatteringly different. The fingerprint sensor is noticeably better in the 7 than in the 6, but that’s the only really obvious upgrade.

In terms of what differs from the 7 Pro, it comes down to size and resolution. The Google Pixel 7 is 6.3 inches with a 1080 x 2400 resolution, making it a decent option no matter what you’re doing, and not too big to hold for long periods, but adds a little more screen size than the Pixel 7.

The Pixel 7 doesn’t include a microSD card slot, something missing from a few of Google’s handsets, so consider this if you need more storage space. We have a Google Pixel 7 review here if you’re interested.

The Google Pixel 7a is an affordable mid-range phone. It shares a lot of the functions and features of the more expensive Pixel devices but costs significantly less than the 7 Pro.

The Pixel 7a excels as an all-rounder, with quality cameras front and back, a vivid 6.1-inch 90Hz OLED display, and Google’s Tensor G2 chip. It doesn’t blitz through tasks as quickly as Apple’s A16 chip, but then for the price point, you wouldn’t expect it to. It will handle all of your everyday tasks with ease, just don’t expect it to perform as well as the best gaming phones.

The Pixel 7a does have some downsides. During testing, we noted that its battery life could be better. And if you take a lot of photos, the 128GB storage is also likely to be an issue, as there’s no microSD slot to expand beyond this. Overall though, it’s a great choice if you want to spend less than $500/£500. Read our Google Pixel 7a review for more information.

Foldable phones tend to only sell themselves to those who really want a gimmicky piece of tech, and that rings true with this unit – check out our Google Pixel Fold review for a full rundown.

This phone functions almost like a mini tablet and is a good starting place for those who haven’t used a foldable phone before. The Pixel Fold is a heavy device, which you would expect given that it’s basically the size of two phones. This could be a dealbreaker for some as it creates a lack of ease in terms of using the phone for a long time, but if you’re specifically wanting a foldable, it’s hard to avoid.

The good news is that when the Pixel Fold is closed, there’s no gap between the screens and it’s quiet to close. Performance is decent, battery life is okay, and all in all, it’s an exciting first step into the foldable market.

If you’re not sure you want to jump entirely into Google Pixel phones, then you can get the Google Pixel 6a for a good price. It’s a little smaller than the newer models, which is a key feature for some shoppers, but not all of us want humungous handsets.

It has a 12.2MP main camera, along with ultra-wide and decent selfie cameras to capture your meaningful moments. There are plenty of AI tools available for editing here as well.

The performance of the 6a isn’t the best, but for a two-generation-old phone, it holds up well and is way lighter on the bank balance. The only real downside is the battery life, which unfortunately does not match up to most other models, but if this isn’t something crucial to you, the 6a is an excellent phone.