The original Pixel XL was the best phone I have ever used.

The phone touts not only silk smooth operation, but is nice in the hand. One of the features that I was on the fence about was the rear glass section of the phone surrouding the camera. However, in practice this glass piece is a godsend. It helps give the phone some grip on the rear, and fingers crossed, keeps me from dropping it.

I have had the pixel xl now for 8 months, so there is no reason for me to upgrade just yet. Though, as my android envy grows, I might just have to bit the bullet, and get this bad boy.