Google Pixel 3 XL review

11 November 2018
The Pixel 3 XL is Google's latest flagship smartphone. It promises to bring everything we have come to expect with the Pixel brand, including a clean build of Android, fast performance, quality camera and some cool software tricks that only Google can come up with.

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  • kris
  • sHj
  • 02 Mar 2020

Good review. It is technically very detailed and well written..

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    • Androidmax
    • 7sd
    • 15 Feb 2020

    Still the best Android smart phone on the market even in 2020 we have tested over 40 new smartphones still Pixel 3 XL is on top of the list over all. Google is still selling the Pixel 3 XL for over $1000 on there website. Just remember with Android smartphones you get what you pay for. It's only just under the Pixel 4 XL by 4% in testing.

      Since android 10 installed on my 3xl i got a problem on my WeSing app, on scrolling song comments for about 3-4 minutes the app lags & freezes;(

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        • akolakan
        • vaM
        • 28 Oct 2019

        Got a problem on WeSing apps on scrolling song comments, it lags and freezes for 2 to 4 minutes:(

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          • Worst phone ever
          • jY}
          • 03 Oct 2019

          This phone is very problematic. Buyers beware!

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            • Neelabh110
            • 2@c
            • 08 Aug 2019

            As soon as I looked at my 3XL after using the OnePlus 7Pto and the Galaxy S10+, the notch was like ughhh... I have disabled it from the developer settings. Now it looked like the vanilla 3, just bigger.😁

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              • phawk
              • 2Ta
              • 22 May 2019

              Azza, 29 Apr 2019Got this phone new from retailer in Australia. Didn't know... moreDisable "Digital Wellbeing" and see if it helps. I

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                • Azza
                • KhV
                • 29 Apr 2019

                Got this phone new from retailer in Australia.
                Didn't know this at the start but the phone is a dud.
                Can't sms out, have to reconfigure my Bluetooth to both my cars every time I get into them.
                Also the phone just cuts out from 4g to h+(whatever that is) intermittently.
                plus is sluggish, very sluggish.

                Tried everything know to man to fix it, but the retailer and their support/technical team coulnd't fix it.
                Well the policy for google is that I have to send my phone back to them and then they send me one back. 15 day turnaound.

                If this bothers you, don't get this phone.
                Stick to an Iphone.

                  IMO, adopting a notch for Pixel 3 XL is a bit strange. I think many people may prefer basing on the design of Pixel 2 XL (without notch), or at least use a smaller notch. Yet its notch is one of the largest among current flagships. I think Google has followed the design of iphone X, yet Pixel 3 XL had no face unlock and why did it need such a large notch? Fortunately, it had LED screen and "hiding" the notch is possible.

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                    • dip
                    • PyD
                    • 18 Mar 2019

                    camera is good

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                      • steve
                      • Xsd
                      • 02 Feb 2019

                      no good , i using messenger cal and black screen appear a faulty phone

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                        • flmngo51
                        • 7y9
                        • 03 Jan 2019

                        Battery is horrible. Have to charge in middle of day with regular use. will never recomment this phone.

                          Abdul Rafey , 14 Nov 2018Wow its really amazing to see this Google pixel 3XL The fi... moreThis phone can be stored in Pakistan

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                            • Anonymous
                            • v3F
                            • 15 Nov 2018

                            SpiritWolf, 13 Nov 2018Well, i am pretty sure Pixels camera is ok, if you take pic... moreGotta admit HTC U12+ camera is an absolute beast. Seriously underrated phone.

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                              • qmU
                              • 15 Nov 2018

                              AnonD-492870, 15 Nov 2018Why didn't gsmarena do lab tests for the Pixel 3 XL review?I was just wondering myself. I'm debating between this and the 3 and it seems like the battery on the 3 MIGHT be a bit better and it seems like the charge is slower on the XL too. Very thorough review on the 3 and it would be cool to see some battery info like like this page:

                              https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3-review-1847p3.php

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                                • AnonD-492870
                                • FVp
                                • 15 Nov 2018

                                Why didn't gsmarena do lab tests for the Pixel 3 XL review?

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                                  • Abdul Rafey
                                  • uti
                                  • 14 Nov 2018

                                  Wow its really amazing to see this Google pixel 3XL
                                  The first look i have seen it was very good the camera is very good quality is a good way of creating a better quality piece with a good quality camera mind blowing i want this phone it's amazing

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • PA7
                                    • 14 Nov 2018

                                    Pure android and nice spekers borrow from great motorola rokr: xperia xz2 and xz3. Pixel always follow iphone design: hardware flaw in most series.
                                    Just focus make faster update, xl2 duo is big joke

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • LEi
                                      • 13 Nov 2018

                                      JIMBOB81, 12 Nov 2018Just my opinion dude, if you get chance to have a go on one... moreWell, your totally-real-friend's Mate 20 Pro must be faulty because the cameras on that beast are much better than this thing's.

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                                        • M75
                                        • 13 Nov 2018

                                        Camera is good but the rest is TRASH!! Go for 6T, Mate 20, or wait for S10 with new UI - Going to be beast phones. Who buys Pixel anyway?

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