Google Pixel XL price

There was a time when Nexus phones were seen as affordable alternatives to big name Android flagships, but that's not the case with the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL.

The Google Pixel XL comes in two sizes – 32GB or 128GB. The 32GB version costs $769 (£719, AU$1,269) unlocked, and is available direct from Google's store.

If you want the extra space of the 128GB model, you'll have to pay $869 (£819, AU$1,419). That's roughly in line with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge or even the iPhone 7 Plus, but then the Pixel XL is a similarly large and high-end handset.

If you can't stomach paying the SIM-free price – and we wouldn't blame you – there are ways to spread the cost. For one thing Google itself is offering financing on the Pixel XL. You'll also be able buy the phone on contract, though prices and availability are yet to be confirmed.

If you'd rather head to a physical store than buy online you're in luck, as Google has partnered with Verizon to offer the phone in shops. Deals start at $27.08 a month for two years.

Courtesy of TechRadar