Google Pixel (2016)

The Google Pixel (2016) was the first smartphone with Google Assistant built in, fundamentally changing how users interact with their devices. Its 12.3MP camera earned a DxOMark score of 89, the highest of any smartphone at the time, proving that software-driven processing could outperform multi-lens hardware from rivals like the Nokia 3310's basic camera. It outpaced the average competitor by achieving superior low-light shots and sharper details, all while using a single lens—a comparative advantage that redefined mobile photography benchmarks.