Our quick take
Alternatives to consider
Samsung Galaxy S10+
- Read the Samsung Galaxy S10+ review
Google Pixel 4 XL
- Read the full Pixel 4 XL review
Google Pixel 3 XL - 4.5 / 5
Premium design embraces the notch
- Aluminium frame with hybrid glass rear IP68 water/dust resistance Corning Gorilla Glass 5 158 x 76.7 x 7.9mm; 184g Display notch
Let’s talk about that display
- 6.3-inch, 18.5:9 OLED display 2960 x 1440 pixels (523ppi) HDR (high dynamic range)
Pixel camera returns
12.2-megapixel, 1.4µm, f/1.8 rear camera 8-megapixel dual front cameras Night Sight is leagues ahead of competition
Google Pixel 3 vs Pixel 2 vs Pixel: How have the Pixel smartphones changed?
It’s 2018’s hardware
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 4GB RAM 64GB or 128GB storage 3430mAh battery, fast Qi wireless charging
Android 10 software skills
- Visual refinement Latest Android and first to update Has some weird UI elements
To recap
In many ways the experience of the Pixel 3 XL is enough to keep its rivals at bay. While other flagships get cluttered and overcomplex, the Pixel 3 is serene by comparison, acting as an Android poster phone, with value even in its old age.
