As we do every year, we’re asking which Google Pixel phone you use as your primary device — and 2026 is no different.
Knowing which devices our readers rely on helps shape our coverage and ensures we focus on the reviews, tips, and news you care about most. Although our attention centers on Google products, Android’s strength is its variety: a wide range of phones with different designs, features, and price points to suit many needs and budgets.
The smartphone market remains intensely competitive and is getting tougher each year. Despite consolidation and challenges for many manufacturers, Google continues to grow its presence. Even with global component shortages affecting 2026, Pixel’s expansion shows the brand is gaining traction in several key regions.
You’re likely to see more Pixels in the wild than in past years. Reports show Pixel achieving notable increases in shipments and market share across markets including Japan, the UK, and the US. While Pixel’s share still trails the industry giants, a projected near-19% growth in shipments for 2026 signals that Google’s strategy is working and the brand is building momentum.
The Pixel 10 series marked a turning point for Google’s smartphone efforts. It introduced a TSMC-manufactured chip and reused the Pixel 9 series’ external design. That choice may have reduced appeal for some upgraders, but it followed a strong 2025 when Pixel shipments grew substantially, largely driven by the Pixel 9’s success.
With the Pixel 10a arriving in March, Google is positioning itself as one of the brighter spots in an otherwise difficult year for many manufacturers. Rising component costs and supply constraints have affected the whole industry, but Pixel’s mix of flagship and affordable models has helped it maintain steady demand. Even a modest share — around 4–5% in the US — still represents millions of users and a meaningful installed base.
It’s worth noting Google’s overall footprint remains limited in some markets, but the company’s smartphone efforts matter. The market is fragmented and competitive: established players protect price segments while shortages of RAM and storage complicate production. Since the Pixel line began in 2016, Google has released dozens of phones across multiple generations. That number grows when you include companion devices like the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Watch, though our poll focuses strictly on phones people use as their daily driver.
We expect most readers to use a smartphone as their primary mobile device rather than a tablet. Older pre-Tensor models (before Pixel 6) are becoming less common as primary phones, but they still exist in the wild. To reflect a broad range of ownership, our 2026 poll includes options from the earliest Pixels through the latest Pixel 10 family and a choice for those waiting for new hardware.
Which Pixel are you using?
Select the Pixel model you currently use as your primary phone. If you don’t use a Pixel, you can indicate that and share a comment about your current device.
- Pixel (original)
- Pixel XL
- Pixel 2
- Pixel 2 XL
- Pixel 3
- Pixel 3 XL
- Pixel 3a
- Pixel 3a XL
- Pixel 4
- Pixel 4 XL
- Pixel 4a
- Pixel 4a 5G
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 5a
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 9
- Pixel 9 Pro
- Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9a
- Pixel 10
- Pixel 10 Pro
- Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Pixel 10 Pro Fold
- Pixel 10a
- I’m waiting for upcoming Pixel hardware
- I don’t use a Pixel (leave a comment)
Thanks for taking part. Your responses help us understand how Pixel ownership is evolving and guide our coverage of new features, software updates, and device reviews. We’ll share the results and insights after the poll closes so you can see how Pixel adoption compares across generations and regions.