1. The Pixel and Pixel XL
Long live the Nexus live of smartphones and enter in the Pixel and Pixel XL. These are the first smartphones designed by Google. And while the hardware is great and state of the art, the software is where it shines. The Pixel and Pixel XL are running Android Nougat 7.1 with seamless updates and the Google Assitant built directly into the home screen.