What are YOUR impressions of the Pixel 3/3 XL?

[Mike Dee]

FYI

Google Pixel 3 XL with the notch hidden by software. Currently in developer settings, but my guess is it will be in standard settings in an update https://t.co/qPfse1zCTs https://twitter.com/qbking77/status/1050029860171776007

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I don't think that picture is right....that looks like smaller phone

 

[Insp_Gadget]

I'm more impressed with the software improvements than the hardware. That's always been my feeling when it comes to the Pixels and even the Nexus.

 

[Mike Dee]

Plot twist I got the V30.

Crazy

 

[Lobwedgephil]

I don't think that picture is right....that looks like smaller phone

Which is exactly how it looks with the notch hidden. Here is both of them.

 

[Mike Dee]

Which is exactly how it looks with the notch hidden. Here is both of them.

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The status and notifications are supposed to remain at top from what I have been told

 

[saluss]

to be honest, I am not very impressed!! I currently use a Pixel 2, and it hasn't pushed me for an upgrade (although I had been planning to).
- Mainly because of the glass body which might be fragile
- No dual sim support (now especially when the whole world of mobiles does)
- Similar design to the Pixel 2

 

[Lobwedgephil]

The status and notifications are supposed to remain at top from what I have been told

On other phones that hide the notch, that is correct. Not on the Pixel for some reason.

 

[elgenioll]

the best

 

[scgf]

Im from europe and the price is very expensive

I'm from Europe too. The Pixel 3 64GB it £739. I don't thinks that's expensive for what you get - especially given the iPhone XS is £999. From what I've seen and heard the Pixel 3 feels more premium than the Pixel 2. It has wireless charging, an improved camera and smaller bezels. It is somewhat iterative, but so was the iPhone XS and the Samsung Galaxy S9. Most phone updates are relatively iterative - if they weren't it would be a different phone altogether.

 

[Itsa_Me_Mario]

Here was mine lol https://forums.androidcentral.com/g...l-3-xl-i-like-better-than-3-2xl-new-post.html

 

[Dylan Lopez]

The notch is quite big.

 

[Mike Dee]

The notch is quite big.

...and it's large too

 

[worldspy99]

Pixel 3 is the sleeper hit this year.
No "bathtub" sized notch
Screen increase by 0.5" in an every so slightly smaller body compared to Pixel 2
Wireless charging
Meaningful upgrades to front and rear cameras. The 12MP part is the same, the sensor is upgraded.
Slight bump in battery size
Screen panel is better compared to last year

Now for all of this they want $150 more, that is a bit steep. If they had priced it at $749, I believe this would be a greater hit than it is going to be.

 

[Almeuit]

The status and notifications are supposed to remain at top from what I have been told

Not if it is hiding the notch....

 

[anon(10092459)]

Now for all of this they want $150 more, that is a bit steep. If they had priced it at $749, I believe this would be a greater hit than it is going to be.

Agreed. I think $749 was the sweet spot for the base model. I'm still a buyer at $799, but I think there are some consumers that will pause and may take a little more time to make the same decision at that price point.

 

[ttedy_j]

I think it's great it's not the best hardware but it's the most optimized and smart.

 

[Mike Dee]

Not if it is hiding the notch....

We have found out since my prior post that disabling or hiding the notch doesn't behave like some of the other Android phones which blacken the area and leave the notifications and status inline with the notch. Hopefully they'll fix that later for those who prefer that behavior.

 

[ClintRo]

Agreed. I think $749 was the sweet spot for the base model. I'm still a buyer at $799, but I think there are some consumers that will pause and may take a little more time to make the same decision at that price point.

Sounds to me like they priced it correctly then...LOL

 

[anon(10092459)]

Sounds to me like they priced it correctly then...LOL

Ha! Indeed a purchase was still made by me, so perhaps the pricing is actually spot on.

 

[SactoKingsFan]

Other than the main camera, I'm not all that impressed by the Pixel 3. The price bump is a bit much, haven't used wireless charging in years, never considered enhanced selfie quality that big of a deal and don't view glass as a more premium material than aluminum. The overall upgrade just isn't enough to justify paying over $800 when I have a pristine Pixel 2 that meets all my needs.