The wedge shape was probably a choice based on the depth needed for the camera hardware, instead of a bump. I kinda like the idea, except that it is likely top heavy which could feel pretty odd.
As a fellow collector its cool to see that phone collecting is a thing now. And they have one very cool use today : With the Pixel 1 and 1 XL Google gave owners the ability to create unlimited photo and video backups in full quality to Google photos. And that even applies if you buy one used today. So one of the uses I have them for (besides still being a very solid phone) is to plug a USB drive into them and back all my photos up to Google photos for free. This works even with photos not taken by phone. And I guess this "exploit" in combination with the low sales numbers and the fact its the first generation of Google Pixel phones explains the high price you have to pay these days.
Yasss, the 2016 being able to upload whatever you want to full quality, no cost to your account, has allowed me to upload nearly all of my 1.3 terabyte film collection to a free 15gb account and still be at 0 percent.
Followed the Pixel brand up to the 8 pro, but ran into too many problems with it (probably just my unit. Returned it, dug out my Pixel 4xl (super fast face unlock), and then happily dusted off my 2013 Nexus 7 (which I'm watching this on) Back when Google did things because they wanted to. Nexus 7, wireless charging and lovely screen, Pixel 4 with crazy fast face unlock.(don't get me started about me still using my Google daydream with !y Pixel 2 for movie watching, love that thing) Another great video, keep them coming, love a bit of nostalgia👌👌
@@rossniem my wife saw the problems I was having and got herself a Pixel 6a and is perfectly happy.... I get having the cutting edge, but when the older stuff is just as (almost) capable, I don't see the need anymore for endless upgrades and needles spending... Especially when so many products are released half-baked
Thanks for this nice video. Yes, still unlimited photos and videos! And now with LineageOS 20, it still gets updates fast! And LineageOS21 is already out, I just looked! So Android 14 is available for the Pixel XL!! So updates are still coming for at least the coming year!
I've put lineage 21 on it and battery life seems better than before! But the camera doesn't work as good as it could... What makes me thinking of using it daily, is the design. Every phone looks the same today. But not this. Especially the white one.
Can you still take a picture of the moon with the pixel because I know what the iPhone you can you just have to know a little trick where you take the exposure all the way down and then you tap and focus on the moon. It might take a couple of tries to tap to focus, but just tap below or above the moon After zoomed in all the way take the exposure all the way down to zero and then tap to focus below, or above the moon, as it zoomed in all the way, and then take the slider and take down the brightness of the screen and bam the moon is there. I wonder if this thing can take photos of the moon I would totally buy it in 2024 if it can take pictures of the moon
Just got rid of my pixel in 2018 for the access max which was a better phone and it could zoom farther but I will say one thing that’s good about the pixel 1 2016 in 2024 is this software is pretty decent you can tell the cameras dated But it’s not bad by any means it’s honestly in my opinion better than a lot of other phones and at the time it was super expensive but nowadays with the camera, it’s literally along the lines of an iPhone 8 detail in terms of the camera Overall, not bad my Google pixel was really bad it was dying last night because I had the standard pixel and the pixel XL my phone would die in less than 2 to 3 hours maybe 4 if I’m lucky The phone that I have now obviously last me 12+ hours I have the 14 Pro Max now I bought it in 2023 so I’ll probably wait iPhone 8 or even iPhone 18 or 19/20 because then they will really be a big from my 14
I have a pixel1 i want to use as a dedicated gimel phone.... but the battery is %99.9 dead. It is very difficult to find anyplace to replace the battery. Google wants $80 + shipping (i believe). I plan on powering it from my insta360 flow gimbel, but having a real battery would be very helpful. I hate to toss it as the camera is certainly good enough for my own vlogging needs or remote video capture on the Quail farm. I guess I could affix an external battery bank somehow, especially one that has a usbc in and out so I could charge the battery from the gimbal. Or I could save the cash and by an older Iphone so my hollyland Lark M2 combo kit can use all 3 included receiver dongles (3.5mm, android, + lightning)
Have a 3A got cheaply, am thinking about another pixel for me/Mom. I love the camera. My mother uses my Pixel 3A for apps. Certainly will be looking again.
@@rossniem its okay bro i get a lot of people like to keep them even if they dont exactly use them i found my pixel 1 xl after 3 days of looking and its shipping right now, thanks though appreciate you responding
it's really really hard to come buy. there was one listed on swappa for like $100. there was another on ebay uk which was pretty smashed up as if a truck drove over it.
+1 for youtube video for one time; 1 - Unlimited photo storage 2 - nethunter; 3 - Photos, much better even todays average phones can take' 4 - videos for podcast; 5 - battery; 6 - you can use as Alfred Camera 7 - taking 360 photos; 8 - micro photo; 9 - privacy extra phone; 10 - Custom OS (linage OS or similar) + Gapps - it does have laser focus also.
Bought from a work colleague #XL 128gb for £50 with orignal box 📦 in decent condition battery still good on it And don't ferget unlimited Google storage in full resolution OG! orignal gangsta 😎 It's worth buying mate! Whi knows what the value will be in years to come Defo a collectors item ❤
I just noticed you upgraded your mic. Love your videos even more now! I got the Pixel 7 this year instead of going with the 8 and saved ~170 bucks. Did I make a good decision?
Yeah the mic upgrade was much needed! I’ve not tried the pixel 7 myself but I returned my 8 because of the amount of issues I was having with it. I’m back on the pixel 6 for now.
Just bought a pixel and pixel xl both for $55. In my opinion is worth it just for the unlimited cloud backup. Maybe I'll use it as a backup if something happens to my pixel 6 too
Nah your forgetting the most important feature the unlimited photo and video storage
I remember being emailed saying it was being cancelled and I was so disappointed. But yeah it’s STILL on this phone.
I had an email saying it was but it still looks to be there which is good news
@@rossniemThat email did not apply to pixel 1 devices. Only later pixels.
@@NeoCatfrost i have pixel 3 , installed PE rom and have unlimited google photos at original quality
@@shahezahmed9960nah mate the PE rom just shows as unlimited but isn’t really, it counts against ur 15gb storage
I remember when it came out, I talked so much smack on it. But it's surely has come a long way! (Commenting from a Pixel 8)
Yeah it’s great to look back at these OG phones to see how far they’ve come. I bet you’ll love the pixel 8 Benjy!
The wedge shape was probably a choice based on the depth needed for the camera hardware, instead of a bump. I kinda like the idea, except that it is likely top heavy which could feel pretty odd.
I never even thought of that! That makes a lot of sense Dave.
As a fellow collector its cool to see that phone collecting is a thing now.
And they have one very cool use today :
With the Pixel 1 and 1 XL Google gave owners the ability to create unlimited photo and video backups in full quality to Google photos. And that even applies if you buy one used today. So one of the uses I have them for (besides still being a very solid phone) is to plug a USB drive into them and back all my photos up to Google photos for free. This works even with photos not taken by phone. And I guess this "exploit" in combination with the low sales numbers and the fact its the first generation of Google Pixel phones explains the high price you have to pay these days.
I’m going to try this today! Transferring my pictures to the 2 XL and then to Google photos would be a game changer.
@@rossniem you can only upload reduced "high quality" infinite photos on pixel 2XL unfortunately
Yasss, the 2016 being able to upload whatever you want to full quality, no cost to your account, has allowed me to upload nearly all of my 1.3 terabyte film collection to a free 15gb account and still be at 0 percent.
@@Internatube it's such a valuable trick! I wonder how many people still use it
@@rossniem given that a used pixel 1 is more expensive than used pixel 4, I would say a lot of people use it
the reason you should buy it is that you get free limitless cloud uploading of your jpgs and raw
Followed the Pixel brand up to the 8 pro, but ran into too many problems with it (probably just my unit.
Returned it, dug out my Pixel 4xl (super fast face unlock), and then happily dusted off my 2013 Nexus 7 (which I'm watching this on)
Back when Google did things because they wanted to.
Nexus 7, wireless charging and lovely screen, Pixel 4 with crazy fast face unlock.(don't get me started about me still using my Google daydream with !y Pixel 2 for movie watching, love that thing)
Another great video, keep them coming, love a bit of nostalgia👌👌
I did the same with my pixel 8, too many problems so now I’m on the Pixel 6.
@@rossniem my wife saw the problems I was having and got herself a Pixel 6a and is perfectly happy.... I get having the cutting edge, but when the older stuff is just as (almost) capable, I don't see the need anymore for endless upgrades and needles spending... Especially when so many products are released half-baked
Thanks for this nice video. Yes, still unlimited photos and videos! And now with LineageOS 20, it still gets updates fast! And LineageOS21 is already out, I just looked! So Android 14 is available for the Pixel XL!! So updates are still coming for at least the coming year!
So many people are recommending LineageOS to me, I’m going have to give it a shot.
Planning to get one because of the storage feature.
I think lots of people will that idea! As people realise they can do that they will get more expensive.
I've put lineage 21 on it and battery life seems better than before! But the camera doesn't work as good as it could...
What makes me thinking of using it daily, is the design. Every phone looks the same today. But not this. Especially the white one.
Yeah it really stands out, I need to try to add lineage on to my 2 XL. I’ll have find a good how to guide
Eu gosto de celulares pequenos. O tamanho dele pra mim é o ideal. Hoje, os celulares são muito grandes.
To na dúvida se pego o Zenfone 4 ou ele.
Can you still take a picture of the moon with the pixel because I know what the iPhone you can you just have to know a little trick where you take the exposure all the way down and then you tap and focus on the moon. It might take a couple of tries to tap to focus, but just tap below or above the moon After zoomed in all the way take the exposure all the way down to zero and then tap to focus below, or above the moon, as it zoomed in all the way, and then take the slider and take down the brightness of the screen and bam the moon is there. I wonder if this thing can take photos of the moon I would totally buy it in 2024 if it can take pictures of the moon
Why is the fingerprint ID in the wrong place though?
😂 it’s the correct place and I’ll die on that hill
Just got rid of my pixel in 2018 for the access max which was a better phone and it could zoom farther but I will say one thing that’s good about the pixel 1 2016 in 2024 is this software is pretty decent you can tell the cameras dated But it’s not bad by any means it’s honestly in my opinion better than a lot of other phones and at the time it was super expensive but nowadays with the camera, it’s literally along the lines of an iPhone 8 detail in terms of the camera Overall, not bad my Google pixel was really bad it was dying last night because I had the standard pixel and the pixel XL my phone would die in less than 2 to 3 hours maybe 4 if I’m lucky The phone that I have now obviously last me 12+ hours I have the 14 Pro Max now I bought it in 2023 so I’ll probably wait iPhone 8 or even iPhone 18 or 19/20 because then they will really be a big from my 14
I have a pixel1 i want to use as a dedicated gimel phone.... but the battery is %99.9 dead. It is very difficult to find anyplace to replace the battery. Google wants $80 + shipping (i believe). I plan on powering it from my insta360 flow gimbel, but having a real battery would be very helpful. I hate to toss it as the camera is certainly good enough for my own vlogging needs or remote video capture on the Quail farm. I guess I could affix an external battery bank somehow, especially one that has a usbc in and out so I could charge the battery from the gimbal.
Or I could save the cash and by an older Iphone so my hollyland Lark M2 combo kit can use all 3 included receiver dongles (3.5mm, android, + lightning)
Have a 3A got cheaply, am thinking about another pixel for me/Mom. I love the camera. My mother uses my Pixel 3A for apps. Certainly will be looking again.
I have to disagree. The camera is just not good enough for 2024, not even for social media. The dynamic range is too lacking in photos.
Came for the phone stayed for the review!
Should have cleaned camera lens before using really good camera
How's the battery performance? It's now 2024🤔
Not good, however this one is long overdue a battery replacement
Brother I live in Canada would you please trade or sell this to me
I had to search for ages to find this one and I'm still looking for a box as well. I'm keeping it but good luck with finding one.
@@rossniem its okay bro i get a lot of people like to keep them even if they dont exactly use them i found my pixel 1 xl after 3 days of looking and its shipping right now, thanks though appreciate you responding
where i can buy it?
EBay or Amazon are your best bet, the blue version is really hard to come by.
it's really really hard to come buy. there was one listed on swappa for like $100. there was another on ebay uk which was pretty smashed up as if a truck drove over it.
just listed mine on ebay
@@pattyann562 is it boxed? I'll have to check it out
I have a pixel 3 and my original pixel 1 in North Carolina. I'm not sure if the original pixel one would even take a charge.
remember this phone but still i like samsung better
Great to look back to old phones, what Samsung did you have at the time?
+1 for youtube video for one time;
1 - Unlimited photo storage
2 - nethunter;
3 - Photos, much better even todays average phones can take'
4 - videos for podcast;
5 - battery;
6 - you can use as Alfred Camera
7 - taking 360 photos;
8 - micro photo;
9 - privacy extra phone;
10 - Custom OS (linage OS or similar) + Gapps
- it does have laser focus also.
Ended up selling mine and kind of regretting it now, it's probably my fave Pixel next to the P3
Bought from a work colleague
#XL 128gb for £50 with orignal box 📦 in decent condition battery still good on it
And don't ferget unlimited Google storage in full resolution
OG! orignal gangsta 😎
It's worth buying mate! Whi knows what the value will be in years to come
Defo a collectors item ❤
That’s a steal! I’ve been looking for a box for mine
Only one reason, Google photos unlimited.
Too right! 💪
the only reason I'm getting one is because of the unlimited google storage
Same here
I just noticed you upgraded your mic. Love your videos even more now!
I got the Pixel 7 this year instead of going with the 8 and saved ~170 bucks. Did I make a good decision?
Yeah the mic upgrade was much needed!
I’ve not tried the pixel 7 myself but I returned my 8 because of the amount of issues I was having with it. I’m back on the pixel 6 for now.
Just bought a pixel and pixel xl both for $55. In my opinion is worth it just for the unlimited cloud backup. Maybe I'll use it as a backup if something happens to my pixel 6 too
I 100% need to make a video on that topic, unlimited storage is too good to miss out on.