Pixel 3 XL Vibrations?

[BassSoLow]

Hey all.

Just picked up my pixel 3 XL. Really like it, but...

Anytime I play music or a video the back of the phone vibrates like crazy. Even at low volumes. It's not just at bass frequencies either.

It's rather strange and wondering if anyone else is noting this. I didnt have this issue on my 2 XL or note 9. My Apple iPhones never did this either.

I did see one article out there that mentioned it, so figured I'd see if anyone was being affected by this and thought it was a deal breaker.

Thanks.

 

[prakash99]

Yes

Hey all.

Just picked up my pixel 3 XL. Really like it, but...

Anytime I play music or a video the back of the phone vibrates like crazy. Even at low volumes. It's not just at bass frequencies either.

It's rather strange and wondering if anyone else is noting this. I didnt have this issue on my 2 XL or note 9. My Apple iPhones never did this either.

I did see one article out there that mentioned it, so figured I'd see if anyone was being affected by this and thought it was a deal breaker.

Thanks.

Yes it is a known issue. Personally it doesn't bother me. 95% of the time I have my Bluetooth headset on when I play music or videos. But it still is an issue that has already been in the news reports.

 

[AMG_Roadster]

The back of my phone vibrates but it is not an issue. It does not create distortion even when lieing on its back.

 

[illiniah]

I did read about this, and yes it does vibrate a lot.

 

[Torisen1]

I have noticed that as well, not a big deal to me, but just my opinion.

 

[anon(10092459)]

Same on my regular Pixel 3 ... hate it.

 

[milehigherik]

I don't have a source right now. I read it somewhere and Google replied saying due to the bass in the speakers it was causing the vibration and that it is fine.

 

[milehigherik]

I found it. At the bottom of this link you will see Google's response.
https://bgr.com/2018/10/16/pixel-3-xl-review-supplement-design-flaw/

 

[TraderGary]

Good Vibrations.
There's a song in there somewhere!

 

[anon(10092459)]

I’m sure I’ll get more used to it. Just not one for vibrations. I always turn off any haptics as well. Just feels weird...

 

[Torisen1]

Good Vibrations.
There's a song in there somewhere!

There is!

https://youtu.be/Eab_beh07HU

 

[AllPhones]

Yeah, mines do vibrate, but I also notice when playing a YouTube video, it sounds like it's in a hallway (slightly) or slight echo.

 

[BassSoLow]

Yeah, I’m not sure what I’m gonna do. Also have some slight speaker distortion when playing certain sounds like message alerts and stuff. I’m really bummed. I don’t want to go back to the Note 9 because I hate Samsung’s slow pace with updates and their skin overlay, but this is fairly disappointing on a $1000 phone.

 

[marcocb8]

Today I showed the issue to some of my co-workers and they didn't think the distortion was a big deal.
I guess we are more picky then most people, I still think that for almost $1000 it should not have this issue. I am gonna try it for a few days and see if I can live with it. I like the phone and I don't really want to go back to the 2XL anymore.

 

[Mike Dee]

I found it. At the bottom of this link you will see Google's response.
https://bgr.com/2018/10/16/pixel-3-xl-review-supplement-design-flaw/

Sounds fine to me

 

[TraderGary]

I found it. At the bottom of this link you will see Google's response.
https://bgr.com/2018/10/16/pixel-3-xl-review-supplement-design-flaw/

Sounds fine on my Pixel 3 XL.

 

[Coop61]

Sounds fine on my Pixel 3 XL.

Mine is fine no issues.

 

[andrew_ackley]

Hey all.

Just picked up my pixel 3 XL. Really like it, but...

Anytime I play music or a video the back of the phone vibrates like crazy. Even at low volumes. It's not just at bass frequencies either.

It's rather strange and wondering if anyone else is noting this. I didnt have this issue on my 2 XL or note 9. My Apple iPhones never did this either.

I did see one article out there that mentioned it, so figured I'd see if anyone was being affected by this and thought it was a deal breaker.

Thanks.

This could be an issue if you use a case or a mount etc. All those vibrations WILL put wear on the phone believe me. Especially with that glass back...

 

[mustang7757]

my pix 3xl is loud and clear but u do feel slight vibration on the back but nothing to be concerned only when it's Max vloume

 

[BassSoLow]

Headed back to Verizon tomorrow. Gonna look at the Note 9 again and I guess the V40.