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  • AnonD-848193
  • Ruj
  • 01 Apr 2019

Hi there! Bought the Pixel 3 XL 64GB at a discounted price of $699 ($745 w/tax). I'm coming from a 3-year old Nexus 6P, although I frequently use my mom's S6 and my sister's S8. I can definitely say that this is a great phone with a few downsides. (btw unlike other presumptuous people, I actually purchased this phone, I wish I could attach a receipt to this review).

Best parts:
Camera: [no explanation needed]
Speakers: Really good sound with increased bass!
Display: vibrant! beautiful! bright enough!
Useful software features
Future-proofed for 3 years
Steep discounts at given times
Active edge: as a guy who works part-time in retail, squeeze for assistant is really handy

And now those shortcomings :
Battery life: not as good as I expected it to be, but fast charging compensates for it;
RAM management: Processes (apps) are killed after using 4-5 apps simultaneously
Notch: Could've been smaller, although I got used to it and can't complain
Software glitches: some minor Bluetooth connectivity issues and usage issues/glitches

Verdict:
Now here's when the decision gets a whole lot more complicated. In comparison, the S10+ is generally a much better phone. I was seriously considering it. But then there was the price point... $1000 for a S10+ or $700 for a Pixel 3 XL? Should you invest an extra $300 just for a few more benefits? MY ANSWER: NO! Unless you're some rich brat who can afford anything, I'd say the Pixel 3 XL is a better buy, and you'd realize this when you pay for your own phone. Pixel 3 XL is the perfect point between price and features. This way, I won't have to feel guilty upgrading to a newer device after 2-3 years since I'm not paying $1k.

Hope this helps the average consumers out there!
- Sahil K.

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    • Ramesh
    • LBi
    • 30 Mar 2019

    No radio or 3.5mm jack......um I think I'll pass

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      • Anonymous
      • 0TY
      • 27 Mar 2019

      VectorR, 27 Mar 2019Okay. You have convinced me :). Don't buy Pixel phones. The... moreHuaw spy on you.. i wouldnt buy...

        Anonymous, 27 Mar 2019Of course you do, otherwise you are just relying on your ow... moreOkay. You have convinced me :). Don't buy Pixel phones. They are really really really bad :). But Huawei $1000 flagships is a different story. Go ahead and buy EUR1000 Huawei P30 Pro, Mate 20 Pro or whatever. A perfected beauty in everything :) :) :). Cheers

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          • Anonymous
          • nxf
          • 27 Mar 2019

          VectorR, 26 Mar 2019Oh c'mon, I do not need to check out any forums for issues ... moreOf course you do, otherwise you are just relying on your own subjective bias. I've had the Pixel 3 XL. Even after the December update it still kills apps due to memory management issues. When paying premium prices, you expect premium quality. Unfortunately, the Pixel 3 does not come up to scratch. Google think they can compete with Apple by making an iPhone clone but with none of the build quality or usability.

            VectorR, 26 Mar 2019Oh c'mon, I do not need to check out any forums for issues ... moreevryone has their own experiences with thia device. dont single it out to yours. they may or may not be true but it something to consider.

              Anonymous, 26 Mar 2019Check out any Pixel 3 XL forum or the Reddit page and you w... moreOh c'mon, I do not need to check out any forums for issues resolution check. I have got the Pixel 3 XL in my pocket right now :). It has no reported or not reported issues whatsoever.
              Again, don't rely on forums. Get the phone first and the start talking about the issues! Cheers

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                • Anonymous
                • m5H
                • 26 Mar 2019

                VectorR, 26 Mar 2019Your are completely wrong here, mate. I'm not justifying an... moreCheck out any Pixel 3 XL forum or the Reddit page and you will see these issues are far from resolved. Also, just because you don’t miss the 3.5mm doesn’t mean you should speak for those who do.

                  Anonymous, 26 Mar 2019Nope, you come across as either a Google shill or someone d... moreYour are completely wrong here, mate. I'm not justifying anything. I have both Mate 20 Pro and Pixel 3 XL on hands right now and can choose what to keep or even have both of them. See no point to carry two phones though.
                  Mate 20 Pro just doesn't deliver what promised, too many issues and drawbacks compared to Pixel 3 XL.
                  Again, I forgot when the last time I used wired headphones and I'm happy to be wired free. So 3.5mm jack is the thing of the past for sure. Suggest that Samsung have it for the last time this year :).
                  Our information about Pixel 3 is outdated. They've fixed all issues with the latest updates - the thing Huawei seems never bothered with. BT commection is perfect (no drops or anything else), no aggressive RAM management anymore (at least I can't see it with 5-6 apps opened at the same time), camera startup speed fixed, Pixel 3 XL speakers are the best I've ever heard (Mate 20 Pro with their USB-C "drowned" speaker sounds pathetic), brightness is fixed too.
                  Don't trust reports, rumors and reviews. Get the devise first!

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                    • Anonymous
                    • nxf
                    • 26 Mar 2019

                    VectorR, 25 Mar 2019Headphone jack is a thing of the past, mate. I forgot about... moreNope, you come across as either a Google shill or someone desperately trying to justify their purchase.
                    3.5mm jack is not outdated. Plenty of consumers still want it. They hate using dongles or relying on BT connections. Samsung are still rocking it
                    Pixel 3 XL is still killing apps due to aggressive management and insufficient ram
                    Reports of camera app taking too long to open
                    Bottom speaker is louder than the top speaker
                    Max brightness wasn't fixed. Pixel 3 XL peaks at 405 nits, meanwhile iphone XS Max is 625 nits and Note 9 is 658 nits

                      Vvvky, 25 Mar 2019Pixel 3 XL only advantage is the main camera but ohh wait i... more1. Who needs 4k 60 fps??? Good quality 1080p 30 fps is more than enough. I mostly make photos anyway.
                      2. Regarding sound quality, please don't rely on any reviews. Just grad both phones and compare. This is what I did. S9+ has no advantages here whatsoever. Dolby Atmos presence looks like a marketing trick, nothing more. Headphone jack doesn't affect the sound quality at all. Again, don't listen anyone, just try. I use outstanding Xiaomi HiFi USB-C earphones and very good Bluetooth earbuds anyway.
                      3. Samsung UI isn't appealing and smooth as pure Android one. All my and the most other people's "customizations" come to wallpapers change, nothing more :). Samsungs bloatware and apps duplicates is rather annoying than useful.
                      4. Pixel 3 XL OLED panel doesn't look inferior to Galaxy S9+ at all. Again, just grab two phones, put them side by side and compare. 3 XL notch is unique. I LOVE IT. And I hate curved screen nonsense. Very stupid, useless idea after all.
                      5. Galaxy S9+ telephoto lens isn't better than Pixel's 3 High-Res zoom at all. Again, I made comparison by myself and was very surprised with results. Optical zoom supposed to be better than digital one but it's not the case here. Poor S9+. The only better telephoto camera right now is Mate 20 Pro one. I've played with it for the last 2 month. Quite impressed.
                      6. Can't see or miss any single feature from S9+ which isn't available on Pixel 3. Google's left swipe News Feed and music recognition system is awesome. Miss those things on other phones.
                      7. Galaxy S series phones are very common in my country and they don't hold the value compared to Pixel phones. That's a big issue for me.
                      8. I believe that Pixel 3 XL is the better overall phone than S9+. Only brand new S10 could be better I admit. And iPhone Xs of course. No one can beat the last one. That's for sure.

                        Anonymous, 25 Mar 2019Yes, you missed: No headphone jack, no SD card slot, no fac... moreOh, forgot about the face unlock. It's a miles slower than fingerprint and doesn't work all the time. I was really annoyed and disappointed with that. Even the latest Mate 20 Pro 3D face unlock isn't good enough.

                          Anonymous, 25 Mar 2019Yes, you missed: No headphone jack, no SD card slot, no fac... moreHeadphone jack is a thing of the past, mate. I forgot about it for a quite a while and very happy with my Bluetooth buds. There are plenty of good and inexpensive wireless buds available with no difference in sound quality with wired earphones whatsoever. It's so convenient not to have the bloody wires hanging around!
                          Pixel 3 speakers are the best in business. No distortion or unevenness of any kind. Screen brightness is excellent on my Pixel. Only the very first batches had this issue. Memory management and other bugs are successful fixed already. So your information is outdated and your opinion is biased. I had both phones at the same time. Had the opportunity to choose what to keep. Galaxy S9+ didn't have any chance to stay, sorry Samsung.

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                            • Vvvky
                            • HsJ
                            • 25 Mar 2019

                            VectorR, 24 Mar 2019Disagree. Google Pixel 3 XL is better than Galaxy S9+ just ... morePixel 3 XL only advantage is the main camera but ohh wait it sucks in video no 4K 60fps.
                            Sound quality the S9+ plus wins dude check gsmarena review the Pixel 3 XL sounds horrible also Samsung has Dolby audio enhancements and a HEADPHONE JACK the Pixels audio quality sucks over the dongle.
                            The OS choice is subjective some may prefer stock Android while some may prefer the highly customizable Samsung's UI.
                            Samsung's AMOLED panels are the best and the S9+ dosent have the horribly big notch as the Pixel 3 XL.
                            Also Samsung has a telephoto camera which gives 2x optical zoom which is better than Google's digital one.
                            Also don't talk about value dude the S9+ is cheaper and offers way more features than the Pixel 3 XL.
                            The Pixel 3 XL is an excellent camera phone wheras the Galaxy S9+ is an excellent smartphone.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • nxf
                              • 25 Mar 2019

                              VectorR, 24 Mar 2019Disagree. Google Pixel 3 XL is better than Galaxy S9+ just ... moreYes, you missed: No headphone jack, no SD card slot, no face unlock, uneven & distorted speakers, terrible screen brightness and poor ram management. :)

                                Vvvky, 10 Feb 2019The S9 plus is cheaper and overall a better device than this one.Disagree. Google Pixel 3 XL is better than Galaxy S9+ just because at least following things:
                                - Main camera produce a way better photos. Night mode and level of details is just insane,
                                - Selfie camera is beyond comparison,
                                - Charging faster,
                                - Weights less (advantage for me),
                                - Almost flat screen,
                                - No bloody Bixby button,
                                - A bit better sound from speakers,
                                - No bloatware, the best Android version ever, gets OS updates first,
                                - better Haptic engine,
                                - screen calling,
                                - holds the value better,

                                maybe something else I've missed :)

                                  Anonymous, 28 Jun 2018Apple didn’t put chin tho I know that and I know Google (supposedly) added a chin for the stereo speakers but it makes no sense if the chin is the same height as the notch. I mean, speakers are not that thick

                                    Anonymous, 28 Jun 2018It better have QHD+ screenIt does

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                                      • Adel J
                                      • Liu
                                      • 12 Mar 2019

                                      AlexP, 11 Mar 2019EveryoneBelieve it's only you my dear. No one cares about that unreliable source.

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                                        • AlexP
                                        • k@Q
                                        • 11 Mar 2019

                                        Adel J, 23 Feb 2019You're kidding me right??? DXO mark??? who counts on it!!! Everyone

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