Lilybell2
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Just to clarify, there are differences between the Verizon model and non-Verizon model.
Both models come with their respective bootloaders locked. The difference is that the non-Verizon model's bootloader can be unlocked, if/when needed, via Developer Options; however, the Verizon model's bootlader is encrypted and cannot be unlocked. So, if you are in a situation where the only means of recovery is flashing a factory image (not sideloading an OTA) you're dead in the water unless the bootloader can be unlocked.
If an update goes awry, and the phone cannot be factory reset, nor can an OTA be sideloaded, the only means of recovery may be flashing a factory image, which cannot be done if the bootloader is locked. The bootloader must also be unlocked if you're to recover from the dreaded "ERROR: Slot Unbootable: Error."
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2/help/slot-unbootable-load-error-device-locked-t3842095
The other difference is that the Verizon model Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL do not have eSIM capability.
https://support.google.com/fi/thread/528085?hl=en
Now, if those differences do not matter to you, you would likely be perfectly happy with the Verizon model. On the other hand, if those differences do matter, then you should probably give the issue some thought before making your purchase.
Both models come with their respective bootloaders locked. The difference is that the non-Verizon model's bootloader can be unlocked, if/when needed, via Developer Options; however, the Verizon model's bootlader is encrypted and cannot be unlocked. So, if you are in a situation where the only means of recovery is flashing a factory image (not sideloading an OTA) you're dead in the water unless the bootloader can be unlocked.
If an update goes awry, and the phone cannot be factory reset, nor can an OTA be sideloaded, the only means of recovery may be flashing a factory image, which cannot be done if the bootloader is locked. The bootloader must also be unlocked if you're to recover from the dreaded "ERROR: Slot Unbootable: Error."
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2/help/slot-unbootable-load-error-device-locked-t3842095
The other difference is that the Verizon model Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL do not have eSIM capability.
https://support.google.com/fi/thread/528085?hl=en
Now, if those differences do not matter to you, you would likely be perfectly happy with the Verizon model. On the other hand, if those differences do matter, then you should probably give the issue some thought before making your purchase.