Zenith Wrote: You are correct. It runs pure stock Android. So if you don't like the TouchWiz skin being used on Samsung, then Google's products are the way to go.
Also small detail. But it's messenger and phone apps are beautiful.
I have never been a fan of TouchWiz, much less other Android skins (LG's skin is atrocious). I have always loved Nexus phones and the Pixel because of the update schedule and the slick look of pure stock Material Design. <3