8 reasons why Google's Pixel is better than the iPhone by Antonio Villas-Boas on Dec 4, 2016, 9:22 AM Advertisement
 I've been using Google's Pixel XL smartphone for a few weeks, and it's been highlighting the iPhone's glaringly lacking key features. You should note that everything here is subjective. The iPhone has great features that the Pixel doesn't have, and the Apple ecosystem is in a league of its own. But damn the Pixel is good. You should also note that I'm comparing the Pixel XL experience with my iPhone 6s and not the iPhone 7 series. That's because I have more experience with the 6s Plus, as it's been my phone for the last 9 months. On top of that, the iPhone 6s Plus isn't that much different, as a whole, than the iPhone 7. The performance between both phones is still comparable, and the 7's camera upgrades aren't as important as some of the Pixel's more functional features. Check out what I think makes the Pixel a better phone than the iPhone: SEE ALSO: This gadget will let you create the best videos you've ever made with your smartphone The Pixel is lighter.  My iPhone 6s Plus' weight (192 grams) never bothered me until I picked up the Google Pixel XL (168 grams). The iPhone 7 Plus is slightly lighter than the 6s Plus at 188 grams, but only by 4 grams, so I'd still consider the 7 heavy compared to the Pixel. The Pixel's lighter weight has no ill effect on its reliability, and it's easier to manage in your hands.
The Pixel's screen is stunning.  Above, the Pixel XL and iPhone 6s Plus are showing the same photo on full brightness (taken with the Pixel, by the way). The iPhone's LCD screen is nice, but the colors aren't as rich, and the contrast isn't as pronounced as on the Pixel's AMOLED display. The Pixel's design is more utilitarian than it is beautiful, but its sharper AMOLED screen outshines the iPhone's Retina display. The iPhone 7 Plus has a 1080p screen that's fine and sharp enough, but the Pixel's 1440p screen is sharper. More importantly, the Pixel's AMOLED screen makes everything it displays look better than on the iPhone's LCD display. Pictures, videos, and apps pop with inky blacks and vibrant (but not oversaturated) colors on the Pixel, which makes for a more premium and modern look overall.
The Pixel has a clever way to add grip.  I don't like cases, but I have to use one for my iPhone. As nice as the iPhone's metal back and edges are, they don't offer any grip, and I've dropped and dinged my iPhone a couple times as a result. The glass inlay on the Pixel's back doesn't look particularly nice (it looks better on the white model), but it's actually a great grip for your index finger, which makes the Pixel feel more secure in your hands as you hold it.
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