The new Google Pixel makes many dazzling claims: the fastest processor in any phone, a built-in Virtual Reality feature, the highest rated smartphone camera ever, unlimited photo and video storage, and the quickest charging phone on the market. These benefits, and a sleek design element, might make the Pixel the best smartphone ever produced. But is it a good value?

While the Pixel seems to be the most comprehensive phone currently on the market, consumers still wonder if all of these features are worth the starting price of $649. And if consumers want to buy the larger phone with more storage, the price tops out at almost $1,000 without a phone plan.

The chip inside the phone, coupled with the 4GB of RAM (random access memory) that it offers, makes the Pixel one of the fastest phones on the market. The 3.5mm headphone jack that comes with the Pixel may not seem like a compelling component, but it is a relief to many consumers who were worried that they would succumb to removing the headphone jack, as Apple did.

The Pixel, the first phone entirely made by Google, stands out from other phones in several ways. Google claims that the Pixel can give an abundant 7 hours of charge in 15 minutes, a characteristic not seen in any other phone. The only downsides of the battery are that it is not removable, and that there are no wireless charging capabilities. The Pixel has also been built to host the new Daydream VR (Virtual Reality) for the phone, an innovation not available in other phones.

Even though these qualities are exceptional, the most appealing aspect of the phone may be the camera. Google has claimed that the Pixel has the highest rated smartphone camera ever made. It has a 12.3 megapixel camera, and the pixels on the camera are large so that camera is more tolerant of different lighting. The aperture is f/2.0, which allows for well-balanced and vibrant photos. Junior Connor Larson describes his experience with the Pixel, saying that “the camera on this phone is great; it takes good photos in all conditions, which is a lot better than my old phone.”

Although some prospective buyers might have a concern that these photos and 4K videos will take up a lot of storage, there is unlimited storage for photos and videos. Google also seems to be following the same route that it was pursuing with the Nexus phones, with the fingerprint sensor located on the back of the phone. Connor commented that he has “been satisfied with the fingerprint sensor,” and that “it works all the time and it’s on the back of the phone so you can put your finger on it when you take it out of your pocket; it’s very convenient.”

While not for every budget, the Pixel’s many convenient and helpful features make it worth the investment, depending what a phone consumer is seeking. If consumers buy the Pixel, they can be sure that they are purchasing one of the most innovative smartphones on the market to date. This assumes, however, that the consumer has an unlimited budget.