Google Pixel phones have a barebones version of Android. There are almost no pre-installed apps on it. On a Google phone, you get the latest Android software updates earlier than with other brands. Pixel a models are fast, mid-range smartphones. The photos aren't as good as those of the Pixel and Pixel Pro smartphones. These high-end smartphones take razor-sharp photos. With the Pixel Pro, you can even zoom in 5 times without quality loss. You can buy the Pixel as a separate device. These Google Pixel smartphones are SIM free.