"Why get it?"

[AKFL3TCH3R]

Simple. 1) Google is the only OEM on Android that is taking user privacy and security seriously. No one else is serious about it, even BlackBerry, though their the next most logical choice for Android OEMs. 2) Best software experience available on mobile. 3) Only major OEM on Android that even tries to keep their phones up to date. 4) Among the best hardware in the business (except for those people who think RAM is the only stat that matters, which is universally the case because they don't understand how RAM works on Android) 5) "Smartest" smartphones on the market.

Seriously, this. You can have 8 gb of RAM and still have it operate like ****.

 

[Coop61]

I came from the Moto world . They are close on the pure android experience. I didn't like that you had to buy into the buying of add on pieces for the phone to get it to do things. I wanted to see what the Pure Android experience was like and also I had picked up a JVC receiver for my car last spring which is compatible with the Pixel phones wirelessly. The Pixel 3XL connects to the receiver through Bluetooth and wifi without cables for Android Auto using Maps or Waze .

 

[psteve2005]

Simple for me. Security updates, camera and wireless charging.

 

[SteelGator]

1) Google is the only OEM on Android that is taking user privacy and security seriously. No one else is serious about it, even BlackBerry, though their the next most logical choice for Android OEMs.

I don't agree or disagree with this, but would like to know how you would support the statement.

 

[chezm]

I am loving this phone, I forgot to mention I also got one because I got a free pixel stand for preordering it's currently on route, can't wait to setup as my night stand.

Maybe it's because I haven't used Android in 2 years but I love my pixel 3...only regret I have so far is not going with XL.

 

[Itsa_Me_Mario]

I don't agree or disagree with this, but would like to know how you would support the statement.

Never missing monthly security updates for 3 years, 3 years of os updates including 100% of available software security updates (most OEMs skip some of these features, or add them a year late), obviously fastest updates, only OEM to my knowledge not to alter security processes, only OEM that doesn't give themselves permission to sell user data and only OEM giving users control over their user data.

If you give me an OEM I can tell you which parts of that list that they're not the best at.

 

[SteelGator]

Never missing monthly security updates for 3 years, 3 years of os updates including 100% of available software security updates (most OEMs skip some of these features, or add them a year late), obviously fastest updates, only OEM to my knowledge not to alter security processes, only OEM that doesn't give themselves permission to sell user data and only OEM giving users control over their user data.

If you give me an OEM I can tell you which parts of that list that they're not the best at.

There was not anything in particular, it was just a strong statement you made. I agree with the security piece; the privacy piece I'm a little less optimistic than you. I feel like Google has weakened their privacy standards over time. I do like some of the control I have over my data, just not sure I trust them to the level I have in the past. Again, more of a gut feeling than anything I can specifically support right now -- probably why I asked what made you feel so good about it.

 

[Itsa_Me_Mario]

There was not anything in particular, it was just a strong statement you made. I agree with the security piece; the privacy piece I'm a little less optimistic than you. I feel like Google has weakened their privacy standards over time. I do like some of the control I have over my data, just not sure I trust them to the level I have in the past. Again, more of a gut feeling than anything I can specifically support right now -- probably why I asked what made you feel so good about it.

I don't feel good about data protection from Google, just less bad than with the others. I don't really trust them. But I trust them more than the other OEMs because of their policies and history.

 

[mustang7757]

I don't feel good about data protection from Google, just less bad than with the others. I don't really trust them. But I trust them more than the other OEMs because of their policies and history.

Well said..

 

[anon(1733)]

Never missing monthly security updates for 3 years, 3 years of os updates including 100% of available software security updates (most OEMs skip some of these features, or add them a year late), obviously fastest updates, only OEM to my knowledge not to alter security processes, only OEM that doesn't give themselves permission to sell user data and only OEM giving users control over their user data.

If you give me an OEM I can tell you which parts of that list that they're not the best at.

Well I would hope they wouldn’t miss a security update seeing as though they make and distribute it lol.

 

[puch96]

pow·er us·er
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noun
1.
a consumer of electrical power.
2.
COMPUTING
a user who needs products having the most features and the fastest performance.

 

[Golfdriver97]

I'll admit, I picked the 3 because my first gen Pixel 1 was starting to show it's age. My only question was was I getting a P2 or P3. Wound up getting the 3 because I wanted to delay the EOL as much as possible.

 

[EMGSM]

I bought the P3 XL because I wanted it - it is that simple for me.

This

 

[TraderGary]

I wanted to upgrade from my 2 XL, so I did. Kate was to have inherited my 2 XL. But I opted to take the trade-in offer and surprised her with a 3 XL instead. We both love our identical 3 XL 128's!

 

[TabGuy]

I'm the tech support person for the family, being in I.T. for decades. I'm the goto person when it comes time for the family members to pick out a phone. Phone choices are very personal and consideration is required based upon how they use their phones. So, here's how it is in our family...

My eldest daughter is a fantastic photographer. I recommended that she get a Pixel 2 last winter. Her photos are fantastic. It was a good choice.

My second daughter and her husband are doctors. They needed something easy to use and often one handed. Photos are more important to them also. They both just got Pixel 3 phones, the XL was too big for them. They're very happy. I'm concerned about the issues I see here but I don't say anything to them except "take any system upgrades offered."

My youngest daughter wants cheap. She gets my hand-me-downs. It doesn't matter to her because it's free.

My wife and I both have Note 9 phones because we both like large phones. I require several things that the Pixel XL can't deliver. 1) Samsung Pay, 2) headphone jack, 3) No notch. And personally, I'm not fond of bare bones Android that the Pixel uses. I like features, features, features.

My wife requires a stylus and a headphone jack so the Note 9 is the only choice for her.

 

[husa3695]

I came from the Moto world . They are close on the pure android experience. I didn't like that you had to buy into the buying of add on pieces for the phone to get it to do things. I wanted to see what the Pure Android experience was like and also I had picked up a JVC receiver for my car last spring which is compatible with the Pixel phones wirelessly. The Pixel 3XL connects to the receiver through Bluetooth and wifi without cables for Android Auto using Maps or Waze .

How is the experience with it. I'm thinking of getting one to use with my Pixel 3.

 

[KrisYYC]

For me it's because of the camera, stock Android, first to get software updates, security and finally Google is the only Android OEM that makes a smaller version of their flagship without neutering it compared to their larger model.

 

[morjoie]

I was undecided for the longest time between the Note 9, iPhone XR, and Pixel 3. I went with the Pixel 3, and made my decision based on what I could live without. I knew I would really miss the headphone jack and expandable storage, which was why I was seriously considering the Note 9. I also knew I would hate Samsung software. At the end of the day, I decided timely security and OS updates were more important. That meant no Samsung. Then I weighed the hassle of switching from Google to iOS, and decided that whatever other advantages I could get from Apple, wouldn't be worth the time and money to switch. So I got the Pixel 3. The XL is too big for me. I've had my phone for about 2 weeks and so far, I really like it. Many people have pointed out that the specs, except for the camera, don't equate to "flagship." For me, it's the way that Google has integrated the software and the hardware, which makes this phone a pleasure to use. I'm happy with my choice, although I still miss that headphone jack .

 

[EMGSM]

I still miss that headphone jack .

Me too. Even though there is a push to go wireless, many still use wired headphones/earbud.

 

[Mike Dee]

Me too. Even though there is a push to go wireless, many still use wired headphones/earbud.

I know some don't like it, but the dongle suits me just fine and the beauty is there are better dongles available