Pixel 3: Looking Ahead

[osubeavs728]

The fingerprint sensor is instantaneous on mine

Same here...I don't know how it could get any faster.

 

[SvenJ]

I have a Pixel on Fi, though my primary phone is an iPhone X. They are surprisingly similar in physical size, though not in screen real estate. I don't have a Pixel 2 because it wasn't a significant improvement over the Pixel. The 2XL was an improvement, but I wasn't interested in the size. So what I would NOT like to see in a Pixel 3, nor 3XL, is bezels. Everyone else has figured it out. Bigger screen, smaller phone. One thing I would like to see is wireless charging. Been spoiled by that through years of Windows Phones, and now the iPhone. Apple has done it, so it's OK now . The notch doesn't bother me, but on the iPhone there is a reason for it. Their face recognition is amazing, and it depends on the sensors in the bezel. It is more than just a camera with fancy software behind it. My Lumia's do Iris recognition using IR illumination and it is pretty good. Apple's is better. If a notch is there just to be a notch, bleech. If it is there for a reason, fine.
So, no bezels, wireless charging, and of course Fi support.

 

[Ca_lvn]

How about BT that works! Lets start with the basics

 

[judasmachine]

Not so much what I want to see in the phone so much as what I expect out of Google; take your time, build a few prototypes, tweak them to perfection, QA the hell out of it, and then go back and QA the hell out of it some more. Almost good isn't good enough. Then sell me a phone I want. Oh and test Android Auto with a '16 Civic, if you don't mind.

 

[anon(10092459)]

Hmmm... I like the build the way it is for the most part, but ...

- No Notch! Bezel reduction is okay, but keep the FF camera and all in some bezel!
- Wireless charging is okay, but not at the sacrifice of fast charging OR increased cost.
- Second camera paired with Google's software would yield amazing results, so that's an okay add
- Continue to optimize the software and increase battery life

AND... the unpopular call ... Double down on LG screens and the almost $4 billion that Apple and Google invested with LG to improve that technology. Gotta get off the Samsung dependence sometime...

 

[Globetrahter]

Make it available on Sprint!!

* I know you can use it on Sprint but just make it available in store.

 

[EMGSM]

The pixel line already rings all my bells and for 'me' it is the best android out there. Boomsound would just be more icing on the cake. I think phone speakers will continue to improve and device makers are always looking for some new innovations to best the competition. So anything is posible. Even me keeping the Pixel 2 for 2 years is possible. Not sure what they could addd to it to make it better enough to warrant an upgrade after only one year, even better speakers.

I agree. this phone is awesome as it is. Only a better display and maybe a dual camera would make me consider upgrading after a year.

 

[Morty2264]

Want: Availability. In my country, we only have the XL version, and it is only available to customers of a specific teleco.

Wish in decreasing importance: Smaller bezels, at least provide a decent usb-c earphones instead of a dongle, more premium materials/look

Hope the Pixel line will come to your country eventually! That is too bad. And I agree with your second point, as well: I'd love USB-C too!

 

[Monica Priovolos]

i chose the 2xl because my Samsung S7 edge just wasn't enough anymore and there was so much bloat ware on it. I really miss my wireless charging and it would be a huge plus for me. I like the dual speakers, they sound great unless you use a case that blocks them. I would prefer they stick with the "Samsung glass" on both phones. and the Pixel launcher I would prefer to have the ability to personalize. I like the Nova launcher and others but don't want to use them.

 

[rslaurie]

Wireless charging. Had it on my Nexus 6 and loved it. Missing it on my Pixel XL. Make sure it is tested thoroughly. Seems there were alot of issues reported with the Pixel 2. Keep the dual speakers. Make 64GB the minimum memory. No increase in price.

 

[Dileas]

At the end of the day regardless of design most of us buy the Nexus/ pixel phones for the pure up to date Android software. The design and any extra features are not going to make or break my purchase decision. Just my 2 cents.

And Project fi

 

[TheDonJ77]

Wireless charging would be a nice touch but coming from a Note 8 to the P2XL, it’s something I really don’t miss. Continue to tweak and optimize android OS, continue to AMAZE with the stellar camera and please, please NO NOTCH!!

Lastly, if google could have a separate notification and ring tone slide that would be great, sometimes I don’t want my notifications as loud as my ringtone and vice versa

 

[Knightmayre90]

Keep the stereo speakers, enable wireless charging and give us facial and/or retina unlock and I'm sticking with pixel. I love my 2XL. competition is fierce and exciting right now but the Google phone has definitely changed how I use my phone. I find I rely on it to organise my life so much more now. And I'm happy to do so too.

 

[Morty2264]

Keep the stereo speakers, enable wireless charging and give us facial and/or retina unlock and I'm sticking with pixel. I love my 2XL. competition is fierce and exciting right now but the Google phone has definitely changed how I use my phone. I find I rely on it to organise my life so much more now. And I'm happy to do so too.

It does sound like a great organizational tool! Can't wait to get mine!

 

[Jeremy8000]

Sometimes I wonder if people see the notch and think "ooh that's the next great feature!" instead of recognizing it as drawback one has to suffer in order to maximize screen:body ratio while still allowing for sensors on the front of the phone.

Personally, I really, really dislike using phones that have virtually no bezel at the top and bottom as it makes accidental touches a real problem for me. I'd rather have minimal bezels (not much smaller than its present design) that don't generate the touch issue, while also allowing for front-firing speakers and not having to find workarounds for displaying media, etc, than negating the bezels entirely.

 

[TraderGary]

Sometimes I wonder if people see the notch and think "ooh that's the next great feature!" instead of recognizing it as drawback one has to suffer in order to maximize screen:body ratio while still allowing for sensors on the front of the phone.

Personally, I really, really dislike using phones that have virtually no bezel at the top and bottom as it makes accidental touches a real problem for me. I'd rather have minimal bezels (not much smaller than its present design) that don't generate the touch issue, while also allowing for front-firing speakers and not having to find workarounds for displaying media, etc, than negating the bezels entirely.

We're in complete agreement!

 

[bnice]

I expect some positive changes with the pixel 3 now that google took over HTC. HTC to me design great phones. Now whatever google do , don't put that ugly notch in the phone, Whoever saying they don't notice it is lying. Every video I watched and the phones have a notch, no matter how small I noticed it period. But if they do go there, do it like the essential phone.

 

[Orion78]

Will be interesting to see what they come up with. My predictions (not to be confused with a wish list):

1. a notch at the top
2. dual cameras
3. IP68

Battery will be about the same. Wireless charging may make a showing as well because of Apple. The Apple notch is a guess because Google seems to be trying hard to make it work. Might see a dark theme too.

I highly doubt they'll put a notch on top.

 

[bbycrts]

I would love to see the best screen ever! Highest resolution you could get like 3200×1440 display, and better camera with dual lens and F-stop settings. and better sound.

Give me battery life over hyper resolution any day. There is only so much detail the human eye can take in - the rest is showing off and wasting battery life.

 

[osubeavs728]

I expect some positive changes with the pixel 3 now that google took over HTC. HTC to me design great phones. Now whatever google do , don't put that ugly notch in the phone, Whoever saying they don't notice it is lying. Every video I watched and the phones have a notch, no matter how small I noticed it period. But if they do go there, do it like the essential phone.

Fyi, Google didn't take over HTC. Just so there's no confusion being spread around here.