Google (like Apple) isn't in a position where it has the same need to implement more RAM that other OEM's are finding themselves experiencing, because Google's hardware and software are bespoke designed for one another. The Pixels don't suffer from many of the inefficiencies, nor are they saddled with skinned OS's or additional bloat. Phones currently running greater amounts are doing so to mitigate against the impact of their less optimized synergy, and/or to generate perception of greater value of their phone ("my amp goes to 11!").
All of that stated, there is a benefit to having more RAM than you need. If you tend to keep a lot of browser tabs open and leave other apps, games, etc running, switching back and forth, on a phone with more RAM you will less frequently find the app reloading (I rarely see this unless I'm going back and forth between more than 2 RAM-intensive games).
Short of it is, this should not be a concern.
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SteelGator Gaming is the one spot where I think we could see the need for additional RAM.
My Pixel 2 XL has handled any game I've thrown at it with ease, so shouldn't be an issue there for the 3 XL