Bye Bye XL

[anon(10274434)]

For the last few days I've been using the Pixel 3 XL - white 64GB. There were many things I liked about it, the size wasn't one of them. I am returning the phone and as soon as the credit appears on my card I'll return to plan A - Black 64 GB unlocked Pixel 3.

This is my story, your story may vary.

 

[Morty2264]

Let us know how you like the smaller Pixel 3!

 

[klau25]

Coming from a 2 XL, i definitely appreciate using a smaller size phone again with the 3. I really don't miss the bigger screen that much. I think I miss already is the bigger battery. My 2 XL battery was awesome. I am actually getting a wireless charger to use at work now.

 

[anon(10274434)]

Let us know how you like the smaller Pixel 3!

I know I'll like smaller Pixel, been using a P2 for the last year. I am going to order the special NCPA model in black.
(NCPA = No Cat Pictures Allowed - )

 

[ndonnine]

For the last few days I've been using the Pixel 3 XL - white 64GB. There were many things I liked about it, the size wasn't one of them. I am returning the phone and as soon as the credit appears on my card I'll return to plan A - Black 64 GB unlocked Pixel 3.

This is my story, your story may vary.

Totally agree. I had the 2 xl. Just got my 3 and the size is amazing now that the screen is much larger and lack of bezels.

One hand use for the win.

Now I have to get faster at texying one handed.

 

[dov1978]

I'm sure far more people would be happy with the XL models if Google bothered to add One Handed Mode like most other manufacturers. It still baffles me that they haven't

 

[raqball]

Never been a fan of the ginormous phones and always get the smaller version of everything.. Pixel, iPhone, Samsung S series, ect and love the Xperia Compact line as well....

The Pixel 3 has a large screen in a compact'ish size.. Win, win!

 

[ndonnine]

I'm sure far more people would be happy with the XL models if Google bothered to add One Handed Mode like most other manufacturers. It still baffles me that they haven't

Disagreed. It has one hand for the keyboard but holding a giant phone one handed just isn't comfortable. Plus when I go running the bigger phones suck. They bounce harder in workout shorts.

 

[chezm]

Also ordered the 3 instead of XL, my iPhone 7+ As a phone is too big (and I got pretty big hands) and the overall form factor coupled with no notch make it a preferred choice

 

[maverick96]

Also ordered the 3 instead of XL, my iPhone 7+ As a phone is too big (and I got pretty big hands) and the overall form factor coupled with no notch make it a preferred choice

I agree. I have the 3XL and wish I went with regular 3.

 

[Ry]

I'm sure far more people would be happy with the XL models if Google bothered to add One Handed Mode like most other manufacturers. It still baffles me that they haven't

Just wait. Google will probably put it into AOSP in the next year or so and all the Google/Nexus/Pixel fans will love it like OEMs didn't already include it.

 

[Ry]

I'm sure far more people would be happy with the XL models if Google bothered to add One Handed Mode like most other manufacturers. It still baffles me that they haven't

Just wait. Google will probably put it into AOSP in the next year or so and all the Google/Nexus/Pixel fans will love it like OEMs didn't already include it.

 

[dov1978]

Disagreed. It has one hand for the keyboard but holding a giant phone one handed just isn't comfortable. Plus when I go running the bigger phones suck. They bounce harder in workout shorts.

That I totally get. Right now I have a second smaller phone that I use just for running.

 

[SteelGator]

I got a 3 and a 3 XL, while I prefer the XL, I was surprised by the 3 and can see why folks are happy with it. It is good to have choices.

 

[ndonnine]

That I totally get. Right now I have a second smaller phone that I use just for running.

Sometimes I miss mp3 players haha.

 

[Morty2264]

I know I'll like smaller Pixel, been using a P2 for the last year. I am going to order the special NCPA model in black.
(NCPA = No Cat Pictures Allowed - )

LOOOOL that's a good one!

 

[EMGSM]

For the last few days I've been using the Pixel 3 XL - white 64GB. There were many things I liked about it, the size wasn't one of them. I am returning the phone and as soon as the credit appears on my card I'll return to plan A - Black 64 GB unlocked Pixel 3.

This is my story, your story may vary.

Wasn't the P3 your original choice anyway?

 

[EMGSM]

I'm sure far more people would be happy with the XL models if Google bothered to add One Handed Mode like most other manufacturers. It still baffles me that they haven't

I agree. I would like a one-handed mode similar to iPhone's take on it.

 

[vzwuser76]

I know I'll like smaller Pixel, been using a P2 for the last year. I am going to order the special NCPA model in black.
(NCPA = No Cat Pictures Allowed - )

Well I'm still on mine yet. I think I'll wait and see if either Google tries a fix like last year or maybe wait a bit and try a replacement. What I wish is that I was closer to another Pixel 3 to see if my red/pink shift is typical or not.

 

[anon(10274434)]

Wasn't the P3 your original choice anyway?

Yes it was - thought I'd give the XL a try - my bad.

Back to Plan A - Pixel 3 64 Gb Black with a Google Pixel 3 Spigen Slim Armor Black case
Have the case - phone to be here 10/23