The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2026: Comparison, Features, and Accessories
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They have industry-leading cameras, get speedy software and security updates directly from Google (like iPhones do from Apple), and are priced competitively.
Key facts
Updated August 2026: They've added the new Google Pixel 11 Series, Pixel Watch 5, and a few new Pixel software features
The 48-megapixel main camera is joined by a 13-MP ultrawide and a 13-MP selfie cam on the front, and they're all reliable
Google's Tensor G4 chipset powers this phone, the same as in 2024's flagship Pixel 9 series and Pixel 9a, rather than the Tensor G5 inside the Pixel 10 series
The 6.3-inch display is brighter, and it's sharp, colorful, and smooth with a 120-Hz refresh rate
Summary
Google Pixel phones are their favorite Android phones here at WIRED and have been for a few years. But now with so many models in the lineup, which Google Pixel phone should you buy? You'll also find Pixel-exclusive tips to help you get the most out of your new phone, along with some accessory and case recommendations for added protection. Updated August 2026: They've added the new Google Pixel 11 Series, Pixel Watch 5, and a few new Pixel software features. Google’s Pixel 10a is all the phone most people need. Google's Tensor G4 chipset powers this phone, the same as in 2024's flagship Pixel 9 series and Pixel 9a, rather than the Tensor G5 inside the Pixel 10 series.