I have the Pixel 2 and love it. Best phone I’ve had yet. My daughter really likes her Pixel as well. I’ve always been an Android guy and will probably never consider an iPhone. I haven’t seen what’s new with the Pixel 3 but I should be good for at least a couple years with my P2.
Why do you need a Nest? I use the Google assistant on my phone and I can voice command my sprinkler controller and now our thermostat and neither are a Nest. I’m not the most tech savvy person but it’s pretty cool and really handy. Is there some other “Nest” device I’m missing?