Google sells a staggering number of Pixel phones. Our editors have come together after months of testing to tell you definitively which ones to buy.

The Google Pixel 8a is now receiving the Android security patch for November 2024, along with a number of its siblings. Read more about it at the end of the article. The Google Pixel 8a is the company’s newest smartphone.

Google is aware of its Tensor chip's shortcomings, but Pixel 11 might still come with some downgrades - but it's for a good reason.

The Pixel 9 is the base model in Google's 2024 lineup, boasting an upgraded 6.3-inch Actua OLED display. The screen and camera are primed for HDR capture and playback, reaching a full-screen brightness of 1,800 nits with peaks up to 2,700 nits when outdoors. Content appears fluid and sharp at 120 Hz and 422 pixels per inch.

The page you'll see next will list all the apps on your phone. To lock them, simply press the padlock button. They'll disappear from the list, and go to the Locked category, which you can see at the top, which by default has a few options like Chrome, Facebook and your Files app.

Google called its newest and best screen technology the Pixel Super Actua Display. While Google didn't share the reason for the name, some parts are easily deciphered. The Pixel Super Actua Display is only available on the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro series.

In the market for a new phone and thinking about the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL? Before you buy it, here are five alternatives you should consider instead.