Cameras are no longer the main reason I choose a Pixel; this is

I bought my first Pixel, the 2 XL, in 2017, and I fell in love with it, so I’ve had nearly every major Pixel phone since then (I only skipped the Pixel 3 series). However, my reasons for choosing a Pixel have slowly morphed over the years.

At first, a Pixel was my gateway into early Android betas and releases. It was also a purchase of necessity: this was the Android phone my job required me to have if I wanted to remain employed and stay on top of what Google was doing. Then, a Pixel became synonymous with exclusive smart features that Google wouldn’t release for any other phone. It was the best way to benefit from unique options like At A Glance, Now Playing, and the dozens of call-enhancing features.