It’s been over a month since I have been using the Google Pixel and the Pixel XL and it surprises me everyday with what it is capable of. It is packed with new features unlike the iPhone and its reputation keeps growing.

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You should note that opinions may differ and be very subjective. Don’t get me wrong, the iPhone has some awesome features that the Pixel lacks in but the Pixel has a few tricks up its sleeve that blows the iPhone out of the water. 

I am comparing the Google Pixel with the iPhone 7 and my experience with the two phones. Both phones have been used simultaneously and excessively. So why do I think the Pixel is a better phone? Let’s find out.

1. It has a headphone jack

Apple might be right in the long run about removing the headphone jack and encouraging the usage of wireless headphones without a headphone jack in today’s world means it causes all of us a lot of inconvenience.  The Google Pixel has one, for now. 

2. The Camera is Outstanding!

The iPhone 7 has an impressive camera, no doubt but Google’s camera has earned it itself the highest rating when it comes quality. The Google Pixel was awarded an 89 DXO Mark Mobile rating which is much higher than the iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 has a 12-megapixel camera whereas the Pixel has a 12.3-megapixel camera.  Pixel’s f/2.0 lens destroys iPhone’s f/1.8 lens and performs way better in low-light environments.

The front facing camera on the Pixel has a better lens than the iPhone 7, which gives you even better selfies than the latter. 

3. It’s Got A Better Screen

The Google Pixel shows crisper pictures at higher resolutions. The standard Pixel’s resolution is 1920 x 1080, while the Pixel XL boasts a resolution of 2560 x 1440

When you compare the iPhone 7 with the Pixel, it only has a resolution of 1334 X 750 and the display is also smaller than the Pixel. 

4.  Fast Charging Is A Thing Now

The Pixel uses a USB-C port which makes fast charging possible for the phone and can get up to 7 hours of charge in less than 20 minutes. The iPhone still takes it sweet time to charge. 

5.  Google Assistant Is Awesome

Well, it's quite clear that the Google Assistant is way better than Siri. There is no shadow of doubt that it has a better interface, it is more responsive and can draw more information than Siri. It also has Google’s full weight behind it, which Siri simply cannot compete with.