For a first-generation product, the Pixel XL is a remarkably sorted and well thought-through product, even if the design is entirely ho-hum. It packs in a great hardware-software experience, a snappy camera and even offers fast charging, a feature that is fast becoming a table stake for most buyers. There’s even a headphone jack for those of you slighted by Apple’s decision to drop the audio port from their latest phones. iPhone, on the other hand, maintains the edge in terms of overall polish and quality of apps, and let’s be honest, we’ve been far more conditioned to spend big bucks on Apple products than on Android devices, be it due to resale value or the inherent longevity of an iPhone. This is where the Pixel falters, in a sense, and the pricing—Rs 67,000 for the 32GB variant and Rs 76,000 for the 128GB variant—is significantly more expensive than the extremely well-regarded Samsung S7 Edge with none of the bells and whistles that Samsung packs in—a curved screen, sleek waterproof design, best in class displays and cameras. It almost feels like Google’s Pixel team decided to make a Google iPhone in every sense, pricing included, and priced itself out of contention as a result.