Cameras are no longer the main reason I choose a Pixel; this is

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I bought my first Pixel, the 2 XL, in 2017, and I fell in love with it, so I’ve had nearly every major Pixel phone since then (I only skipped the Pixel 3 series). However, my reasons for choosing a Pixel have slowly morphed over the years. At first, a Pixel was my gateway into early Android betas and releases. It was also a purchase of necessity: this was the Android phone my job required me to have if I wanted to remain employed and stay on top of what Google was doing. Then, a Pixel became synonymous with exclusive smart features that Google wouldn’t release for any other phone. It was the best way to benefit from unique options like At A Glance, Now Playing, and the dozens of call-enhancing features. Finally, it was the camera that won me over. Excellent night shots before other brands did that, astrophotography before anyone else copied it, and great zoom shots that came in handy at every sports game, concert, or during years of frequent travel ... Read full article.