Google Pixel 3
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix Dual: 8MP (f/2.2) & 8MP (f/1.8)
Price comparison
Average of 59 scores (from 118 reviews)
Reviews for the Google Pixel 3
The Google Pixel 3 is an expensive smartphone, which retails for US$799 (£739). However, it must compete against comparably equipped but considerably cheaper competitors. Find out in our detailed review whether Google has corrected the issues we had with the Pixel 2 and how the company’s new flagship fares against its competitors.
Source: 9to5google
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/21/2022
Source: iTech Post Archive.org version
At a $399-base price, the Pixel 3a is a promising alternative to it flagship brother. The overall usage experience remains the same though certain feature have been removed. There's no wireless charging and water resistance, and some security features weren't included to further bring down the price. If you're will to spend an additional $400, then the Pixel 3 is a logical choice. But if you're ok with a toned-down version, without too much of a compromise, the Pixel 3a is a rather good, if not, best choice.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/24/2020
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 is an uncomplicatedly brilliant phone. Tweaks such as the design might seem small but we like the new glass rear cover with its soft matt finish which in turn brings wireless charging. It does everything very well without unnecessary fanfare. Now at a lower price, it's a great bargain if you don't want to spend extra on the Pixel 4's new camera and gestures.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Even into 2019, the Google Pixel 3 has the best smartphone camera you can buy. Don't let its raw specs fool you: its very ordinary sounding 12.2MP rear camera with a single lens and an f/1.8 aperture is enhanced by machine-learning software, Google’s secret sauce to making your photos better. The phone design doesn’t stand out, and the battery life will be underwhelming for power users, but Google does pack in a 5.5-inch screen and dual front-facing speakers into a one-hand-friendly phone. It’s Google’s best phone in a smaller size.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
As Google prepares to unveil the Pixel 4, surely the most leaked phone of all time, it's time to reassess its predecessor. The Pixel 3 and 3 XL arrived this time last year, with many of us balancing the list price ($150 more than the Pixel 2) against some promising camera features. For many of us, the latter won out: The Pixel 3 series packed an incredible camera that set the standard for smartphone photography for the ensuing 12 months.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2019
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
These days, practically every phone maker is desperately trying to do something extra, whether that means slapping five lenses on the back or developing a fancy new way for a camera to pop out of metal. Bucking that trend, Google made its phone more useful for the types of things you'd more likely demand from your phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Even into 2019, the Google Pixel 3 has the best smartphone camera you can buy. Don't let its raw specs fool you: its very ordinary sounding 12.2MP rear camera with a single lens and an f/1.8 aperture is enhanced by machine-learning software, Google’s secret sauce to making your photos better. The phone design doesn’t stand out, and the battery life will be underwhelming for power users, but Google does pack in a 5.5-inch screen and dual front-facing speakers into a one-hand-friendly phone. It’s Google’s best phone in a smaller size.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 had to show the world yet again what Google hardware and software can do in harmony. And it is truly great. In almost every way this phone performs like a true flagship, and in a body that's smaller and more comfortable to use one-handed that most.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/11/2019
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Even into 2019, the Google Pixel 3 has the best smartphone camera you can buy. Don't let its raw specs fool you: its very ordinary sounding 12.2MP rear camera with a single lens and an f/1.8 aperture is enhanced by machine-learning software, Google’s secret sauce to making your photos better. The phone design doesn’t stand out, either, and the battery life will be underwhelming for power users, but Google does pack in a 5.5-inch screen and dual front-facing speakers into a one-hand-friendly phone. It’s Google’s best phone in a smaller size.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tech Switch Archive.org version
The Pixel 3’s digital camera is skillful at taking portrait images too. They take a couple of seconds to render, however the falloff between the fore- and background appears to be like pure and never overly easy. When I took a photograph of a canine, I seen a patchy-looking stray hair or two, however the impact was minimal. And the Pixel offers you the choice to tweak the blurriness and focus of those portraits after you hearth the shutter, just like the iPhone XS and different Android telephones.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/01/2019
Source: CNet Archive.org version
During its annual developers conference this year, Google announced the Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL -- two budget phones that kick off the company's new endeavor to make cheaper, more affordable phones. The devices are essentially reworked versions of the Pixel 3 and the larger 3 XL, which originally debuted in October 2018.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/31/2019
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
In fact, my only gripe with the Pixel 3 involves its price. At $799, it's $150 more expensive at launch than the Pixel 2 was, even though the new phone packs the same 64GB of storage. And so much of what makes this device great pertains to software, not strictly hardware. Slight price hikes are expected, but you get the sneaking suspicion Google jacked up the cost just because Apple proved it could get away with upping prices first.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Pixel 3a is a great new option in Google’s range which lets you have a phone that’s almost as good as the Pixel 3 for considerably less. That phone is available for a lot less than Google’s price if you look elsewhere, though, and it can be well worth splashing out the extra £89/$99 or so if you value waterproofing, wireless charging and better performance. But conversely, if those features will make no difference to you, you’re better off with the Pixel 3a.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 05/07/2019
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
I still very much agree with Kris’ sentiment towards the Pixel 3 in his initial review: It’s the iPhone of the Android world. It’s a phone that works well, and in my opinion offers the best Android experience on any phone right now. It’s not flashy, it’s not for everyone, but it’s still damn good.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/01/2019
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
These days, practically every phone maker is desperately trying to do something extra, whether that means slapping five lenses on the back or developing a fancy new way for a camera to pop out of metal. Bucking that trend, Google made its phone more useful for the types of things you'd more likely demand from your phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
These days, practically every phone maker is desperately trying to do something extra, whether that means slapping five lenses on the back or developing a fancy new way for a camera to pop out of metal. Bucking that trend, Google made its phone more useful for the types of things you'd more likely demand from your phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/27/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
The Google Pixel 3 definitely earns its place among the high-end mobile cameras. What is most impressive is how Google’s software has improved upon the Pixel 2, while using very similar camera hardware. As such, the Pixel 3 is the best single-lens camera, and possibly the last single-lens system at the high-end.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/15/2019
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
These days, practically every phone maker is desperately trying to do something extra, whether that means slapping five lenses on the back or developing a fancy new way for a camera to pop out of metal. Bucking that trend, Google made its phone more useful for the types of things you'd more likely demand from your phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: DxOMark Archive.org version
Together with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the Google Pixel 3 is currently the joint leader in our new DxOMark Selfie ranking for front cameras. In Photo mode, it’s capable of capturing great images with excellent detail in almost all light conditions, thanks to Google’s clever software design and very good detail/noise trade-off. Exposure is also reliable, and thanks to good hardware design and a PDAF system that offers good depth of field and range of focus, scenes and subjects are sharp across a wide range of shooting distances. Used with a selfie-stick, it keeps the background in focus, which is useful for tourist-style shots with landmarks in the background. The white balance system could be more accurate, but overall, the Pixel 3 is great for front-camera stills.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/22/2019
Source: The Tech Revolutionist Archive.org version
Nonetheless, if you enjoy a smartphone that gives you a that Google “Smartness”, great performing camera system and unbeatable audio and visual experience, and also if you do not care about bezels, the Pixel 3 is the way to go.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2019
Source: The Tech Revolutionist Archive.org version
All in all, the Night Sight works as intended. Sturdy hands do produce better results, but are not required. This is a great benefit as it lowers the barrier of entry, allowing any folk to take great photos. You can also check out more photos taken with Night Sight below.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/21/2019
Source: The Tech Revolutionist Archive.org version
After letting the Pixel 3 XL’s mature for several months, the majority of its bugs disappeared and it comfortably became my daily driver. But how does it perform when it came to travelling overseas? On top of not getting lost and being foreign to the local language, the last thing you would want to be causing problems is your smartphone. Additionally, as someone who takes a ton of photos when travelling, its camera will also be one of the main aspects that will be discussed.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/20/2019
Source: DxOMark Archive.org version
With the Pixel 3, Google continues to make impressive gains in image processing using computational imaging. The result is a very versatile camera that people can confidently use in most situations without any manual settings or tweaks. In particular, the Pixel 3’s Zoom and Bokeh (Portrait mode) scores have improved dramatically over the previous generation. Overall, it is tied for the top of our single-camera phones with the Apple iPhone XR and beats it, along with nearly every other phone in our database, for Video. The Pixel 3’s scores are behind those of only a handful of multi-camera flagship phones.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/21/2018
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 is the ultimate expression of Android and proof that AI done right can make your life easier.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL aren't perfect. But from a features and software standpoint, I do think Google has knocked it out of the park again. This is also a time where something approaching design fatigue is becoming increasingly obvious, and a lot of flagships phones are starting to look uncannily similar to each other, and to their predecessors. Software is one of the areas where companies can continue to throw in fresh ideas and innovate, and Google is doing this wonderfully. The Pixel 3 phones may not be the swankiest kids on the block, but they deliver where it counts. And sometimes, maybe substance matters more than flair (if you don't mind the high cost).
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech PP Archive.org version
Google Pixel 3 is not for everyone. Usually, when someone asks me which phone they should buy, I simply point them towards the OnePlus 6T. It’s just better value. But these little things are what set the Google Pixel series apart, and for most buyers, they’re not enough to justify the massive price difference especially in countries like India. And I agree. However, if you’re looking for a premium experience, I can assure you the Pixel 3 won’t let you down.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/12/2018
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
If you're shopping for a top-quality smartphone, this fits the bill. But the price will make you consider keeping your old one.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
If you're looking for a no-nonsense Android smartphone that you can rely on then the Pixel 3 is a top choice. It's worth bearing in mind the the XL model offers a very similar experience, but with a larger screen (including a notch) and bigger battery.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Google Pixel 3 not only has the best camera I have ever used on a phone, but it has a lovely design and a handful of great features too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/04/2018
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 had to show the world yet again what Google hardware and software can do in harmony. And it is truly great. In almost every way this phone performs like a true flagship, and in a body that's smaller and more comfortable to use one-handed that most.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/03/2018
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 is the ultimate expression of Android and proof that AI done right can make your life easier.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techaeris Archive.org version
If you’re in the market for a new smartphone, the Google Pixel 3 is a fantastic device, especially when taking into account newer features like Night Sight. If you’re still rocking a Nexus or original Pixel device, the Pixel 3 will be a great upgrade. The Google Pixel 3 is definitely an improvement over the Pixel 2 smartphones. However, most of the features have come, or will be coming, to the Pixel 2 and 2 XL as well so it is a bit harder to justify an update unless you really want or need the latest and greatest Google has to offer.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 90% performance: 95% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 95%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The Pixel 3's truly exceptional cameras and AI-powered call screening give it an edge on the other great phones in 2018's crowded winners' circle.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
That’s the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL in a nutshell. Where the company boasted that it had made “the best camera” in last year’s Pixel duo, this year’s rhetoric was lowered in place of visual proof.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2018
Source: Know Your Mobile Archive.org version
The best option for anyone who doesn't want a massive phone, the Pixel 3 combines slick software with powerful hardware and boasts one of the best smartphone cameras we've ever seen. Only a lack of RAM and some problems with LG's OLED screen tech sully the experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phandroid Archive.org version
I have to admit that I was pretty excited for the Pixel 3. I’d been using the Pixel 2 as my main device since it came out last year and had high expectations for the Pixel 3. The phone does deliver a better camera experience and slightly better performance thanks to the newer Snapdragon 845, but it honestly doesn’t have the same appeal as last year’s device did. The Pixel 3 is still an incredible smartphone, but it seems to be lacking the “it” factor which makes it a “must buy” smartphone when matching it up to the competition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2018
Source: Androidbeat Archive.org version
Overall, there’s a lot to recommend here. Set in an imperfect Android world where security vulnerabilities, malware and other issues are weekly news events, and where even major manufacturers have flawed update records, the pure Google ‘monthly updates’, only days behind the OS code itself being fixed, take some beating. And are worth paying for.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/05/2018
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
Overall, is the Pixel 3 a worthwhile phone to purchase? The problem here is I think unless you’re very entrenched in Google’s software ecosystem and you make good use of many of Google US-exclusive features on the Pixel, then you might want to consider some other alternatives or just wait out the next generation from the big vendors. Google’s release schedule, which is out of sync with SoC vendors, means that the Pixel is again a half-way point between generations. On top of that, Google is demanding the full price of a new flagship, while lacking some of the features or build quality of said flagships.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/02/2018
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 had to show the world yet again what Google hardware and software can do in harmony. And it is truly great. In almost every way this phone performs like a true flagship, and in a body that's smaller and more comfortable to use one-handed that most.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/01/2018
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
Pixels have always been niche phones - in fact, since before they were even Pixels, though admittedly the Nexus line was niche in a different way. The number of Pixel 3s sold will very likely be a fraction of the major competitors' figures, but does that make the Pixel 3 a bad phone?
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Ausdroid Archive.org version
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones are not without their issues, the notch is annoying but can easily be hidden with an app if that is your whim or just left in full view (yes, you do get used to it). just like so many other phones.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 had to show the world yet again what Google hardware and software can do in harmony. And it is truly great. In almost every way this phone performs like a true flagship, and in a body that's smaller and more comfortable to use one-handed that most.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
It is hard to question Google’s intent behind making the Pixel 3. The vision is to make a flagship Android smartphone that is backed by Google AI, which is fast and slick, and where software takes a center stage. The Pixel 3 comes close but it is still not a perfect device. The camera is its biggest merit, the screen looks good, the front-facing speakers are loud and the battery is good if not the best. Overall, I believe the Pixel 3 is the right phone for geeks and early adopters, but it’s still not ready to be a mass premium seller like the iPhone XS and Galaxy S9.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techno Buffalo Archive.org version
There has always been something different about Google’s Pixel series. When it debuted in 2016, it felt like Google was content to run its own race, slow and steady, forging a path away from everyone else. Rather than impress with glitzy hardware, Google played to its strengths by prioritizing powerful machine learning.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Android Central Archive.org version
The Google Pixel 3 manages to get almost everything right, including the way it gets out of your way when you don't need it. An Amazing display, camera, and performance mixes well with awesome sound, water resistance, stereo speakers, and a lovely, minimal design. Plus the best of Android before anyone else.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
The Google Pixel 3 has all the goodness of a Google-designed phone, which includes advanced software processing for the camera, the latest firmware and security updates, and some handy tricks (Now Playing on the lock screen and Digital Wellbeing monitoring).
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
Last year, I wrote that the Pixel 2 was an excellent camera, but an incomplete one. The Pixel 3 is a more complete camera this year, but still not a very well-rounded one.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/23/2018
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL aren't perfect. But from a features and software standpoint, I do think Google has knocked it out of the park again. This is also a time where something approaching design fatigue is becoming increasingly obvious, and a lot flagships phones are starting to look uncannily similar to each other, and to their predecessors. Software is one of the areas where companies can continue to throw in fresh ideas and innovate, and Google is doing this wonderfully. The Pixel 3 phones may not be the swankiest kids on the block, but they deliver where it counts. And sometimes, maybe substance matters more than flair.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2018
Source: Tech PP Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 proves that you do not need multiple cameras to take great photographs. Which is why it goes right up there with the best in the phone photography business, in spite of seeming to be relatively modestly specced. No, it is not perfect. It can be erratic. It can be inconsistent. And sometimes it can deliver results that border on the unreal.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2018
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Google Pixel 3 not only has the best camera I have ever used on a phone, but it has a lovely design and a handful of great features too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Google Pixel 3 takes what's good about the iPhone and applies it to Android. Whether you think that's a good or a bad thing, the Pixel 3 needs to be experienced to be fully understood. It is one of the best Android phones you can buy right now and quite possibly has the best camera available.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2018
Source: Computerworld.com Archive.org version
It’s going much too far to say that flagship Android smartphones have all become the same, but the differences between their hardware have become pretty narrow. Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, OLED screen, Gorilla Glass — if you were buying strictly off a spec sheet, it’s become fairly difficult to make a mistake if you’re picking from among the top four or five phones or vendors.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2018
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Google Pixel 3 is the best small Android phone you can buy with the latest specs, impressive camera capabilities, and genuinely innovative AI features.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL aren't perfect. But from a features and software standpoint, I do think Google has knocked it out of the park again. This is also a time where something approaching design fatigue is becoming increasingly obvious, and a lot flagships phones are starting to look uncannily similar to each other, and to their predecessors. Software is one of the areas where companies can continue to throw in fresh ideas and innovate, and Google is doing this wonderfully. The Pixel 3 phones may not be the swankiest kids on the block, but they deliver where it counts. And sometimes, maybe substance matters more than flair.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
Last year, I wrote that the Pixel 2 was an excellent camera, but an incomplete one. The Pixel 3 is a more complete camera this year, but still not a very well-rounded one.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The Pixel 3's truly exceptional cameras and AI-powered call screening give it a slight edge on the other great phones in 2018's crowded winners' circle.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
What I will say is that I would be perfectly happy with the Pixel 3 or XL. And I was impressed with the Quick Switch Adapter (USB-A female to USB-C) and software that transferred everything from my Note9 very efficiently. It also works with iPhone, Blackberry and Windows Phone transfer. In Android to Android transfers the worst it will ask for is a password to activate the app, (e.g. email etc.).
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
Officially available on October 18, the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL start at $799 and $899, respectively. These prices seem bang on considering the competition and the kind of value that you get out of these devices, so we can’t be annoyed by the price increase from last year’s Pixels. For the Android purist, the Material Design appreciator, and the camera buff – these are the Android phones to get right now.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
Overall as a phone, the Pixel 3 is as pure an Android experi ..
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Best Products Archive.org version
Like all Google phones that came before them, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL offer an experience that goes well beyond hardware specs. The phones sit on the cutting edge of the Android platform, and represent Google’s vision about the present and future of its own mobile ecosystem. If you are shopping for a new Android phone, you need to have these two on your shortlist of options.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Extreme Tech Archive.org version
One last thing to remember: Verizon is the exclusive carrier of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL in the US. That’s not a change from previous years, but it’s something to be aware of if you like the device but have a different carrier (meaning: Buy the unlocked version).
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Sydney Morning Herald Archive.org version
These are not radically different phones from last year's Pixels, but they are much nicer to use and remain the most pure Android experience you can get. That might seem weird to say when some vendors are equipping their phones with even more stripped back "stock" Android software, like HMD with its Nokia smartphones, but the difference is that Google's additions support and enhance Android Pie while keeping the whole thing minimal and fast, not beating you over the heady with glitzy features. Like last year, this is the best Android experience and camera you can get, but this time it's wrapped up in an overall better machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: G Style Magazine Archive.org version
The Google Pixel 3 will run you $799 to start and $899 for the Pixel 3 XL. This will get you the 64GB storage models with another $100 bump up if you want 128GB. In the box besides the phone, Google this year has included a pair of wired USB-C headphones that have the same look as the wireless Pixel Buds. These headphones can be used with Google Assistant, and do live translation like the Pixel Buds. Both models share the roughly the same specs with only the battery being bigger on the Pixel 3 XL and the Pixel 3 speaker sounds being about 10% less than the XL. The Pixel 3 series is not available for pre-order now and both models come in Just Black, Clearly White, and the new Not Pink. We’ll have more about the Pixel 3 as we next talk about the new Google Pixel Stand.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 might not be the most exciting upgrade in the history of phones, partly due to the excessive leaks perhaps, but it's a great device made even better with refinements at a reasonable price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Google Pixel 3 has the best smartphone camera you can buy today. Don’t let the raw specs fool you: its very ordinary sounding single 12.2MP rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture is enhanced by machine-learning software, Google’s secret sauce to making your photos better. The phone design doesn’t stand out and the battery life is underwhelming for power users, but Google does pack in a 5.5-inch screen and dual front-facing speakers into a one-hand-friendly phone. It’s Google’s best phone in a smaller size.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
Overall, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are a marked improvement over last year's models and from what we can see, they don't really have any deal-breaking flaw other than very high price tag. They are well-built, look great, have solid performance, and continue to shoot amazing photographs, thanks to great software. If we were to pick our favourite of the two, we'd recommend getting the Pixel 3 XL over the Pixel 3. The bigger battery and the larger, higher resolution display simply makes for a better experience.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be available in India starting November 1. The 64GB Pixel 3 is priced at Rs 71,000 whereas the 128GB Pixel is priced at Rs 80,000. The Pixel 3 XL starts at Rs 83,000 for the 64GB variant and the 128GB variant is priced at Rs 92,000. The Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch display whereas the Pixel 3 XL has a 6.3-inch display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 74%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 is the ultimate expression of Android and proof that AI done right can make your life easier.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
For me, it’s more than worth it. I would pick the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL not only over most other Android phones, but even over the latest iPhones (even the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, which are far more expensive). But I’m also highly invested in Google’s ecosystem, I’m a sucker for little details like the soft touch back, and I have a near compulsive need to use Android the way Google intends it.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 XL would be a superb big-screen phone if its notch weren’t so polarizing. If you don’t like the fact that this notch is bigger than rival phones and don’t want to use the software fix to mask it, the Pixel 3 XL isn’t for you. But if you can live with those caveats, the Pixel 3 XL is a long-lasting, powerful flagship with a brilliant display, capable cameras and the best of Google’s software smarts.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
The Pixel 3 doesn’t stand out in any specific areas - and lags behind in one or two - but what it does do is bring together all of its functions to form a whole that feels genuinely smart, deploying clever AI and software tweaks to create something that’s genuinely useful.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techaeris Archive.org version
Be sure to check back soon for our full Google Pixel 3 review after we’ve had some more time with it. In the meantime, let us know what you think about the new Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL in the comments below or on Google+, Twitter, or Facebook.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
What isn’t up for question is how polished the overall experience is for both devices. Last year’s Google phones showed us just what the company could do with software. Now, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL wrap that in a far more premium-feeling design, and feel all the more cohesive as a result.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Pricing here is somewhat competitive as well. The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL start at $799 and $899, respectively, for the 64GB models. That’s not cheap when you consider phones like the One Plus 6 are available for hundreds less, but in the overall landscape (and certainly compared to Apple's iPhone XS), the new Pixels aren’t the most expensive flagships either. Ultimately, Google seems to have balanced things nicely with the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. If you’re in the market for a new smartphone, do yourself a favor and check them out.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Source: The Verge Archive.org version
We only have three years of Google-made phones to look at, so it’s too early to tell if the company is going to fall into an Apple-esque pattern of alternating between big, flashy phones one year and “S-year” updates the next. But to me, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are quite a bit like the S-year iPhones.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
There's not been a moment where the Pixel 3 hasn't surprised or delighted with some aspect of its user experience.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
Google's Pixel 3 smartphones are probably one of the worst kept secrets in the entirety of tech history. The phones leaked in their entirety in weeks leading up to launch, and one retailer in Hong Kong even started selling the Pixel 3 XL ahead of time.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2018
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
So, what’s all this going to cost you? Well, the Pixel 3 starts at Rs. 71,000 while the Pixel 3 XL starts at Rs. 83,000. This is a Rs. 10,000 bump in price compared to last year’s model, which was to be expected we guess. It’s definitely going to be a challenge for Google this year, considering how competing flagships from Samsung retail for much less these days. The Pixel phones have always been about the camera but when you go this high up the price bracket, people are looking for the best all-round experience, which Google needs to nail. From what we’ve seen, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL seem like a definite step-up from their predecessors in terms of design and the way they feel. The question is, are they worth it? We’ll be testing them over the next couple of days so stay tuned for the full review coming soon.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 10/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are not the most revolutionary smartphones to come out in 2018, nor are they among the most interesting. They are what Google has always envisioned them to be - minimalist, fast, secure and great at capturing outstanding images.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/09/2018
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
After days weeks months of rumors, leaks, and a whole lot of hype, the Pixel 3 is finally here. It’s hard to believe we’re already at the third anniversary of Google’s emergence as a true hardware company. Time flies, as they say.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2018
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Much of the interest in the new Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL (I’ll just use ‘Pixel 3’ through the article to keep it simple) has to do with the improved camera setup, mostly because the Pixel 2’s camera was so great. Many consider it to be the best in the business, and some would even say it’s even better than the recently launched iPhone XS (please argue in comments appropriately).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/09/2018
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
Moreover, all of the camera features Google introduced work well, in some cases incredibly so, but none of them feel exactly revolutionary.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/09/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: hifitest.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 60% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/02/2019
Source: Android Mag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/20/2018
Source: ZDNet DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: Teltarif DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 81% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: MobiFlip DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Source: MobiFlip DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/10/2018
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/10/2018
Source: Futurezone.at DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/10/2018
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2018
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2018
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
Source: Andro 4 All ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Zona Movilidad ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; powerful processor; excellent cameras; great speakers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/24/2019
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; premium design; solid workmanship; decent hardware.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/10/2018
Source: Gizmodo Brasil PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; beautiful design; excellent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Techzilla.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 70% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 95%
Source: Techzilla.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/03/2019
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 70% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 95%
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 65% features: 85% display: 95% mobility: 75% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 70% display: 87% mobility: 68% workmanship: 80%
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; nice display; excellent cameras; good connectivity. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2019
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; powerful hardware; support waterproof IP68; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/12/2018
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; good price; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2018
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; impressive cameras. Negative: Traditional design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2018
Source: Bright.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; solid workmanship; powerful processor; nice display; decent cameras. Negative: Only 4GB RAM; short battery life; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/11/2018
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Geekbecois FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; decent hardware; good performance; excellent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/09/2018
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; powerful hardware; nice cameras. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2018
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 60% features: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Comment
Model: The Google Pixel 3 is one of the best Android phones in the current market. With a great camera, powerful hardware specifications, latest Android version and user-friendly design, the Google Pixel 3 is capable of checking all user’s requirements easily. The Google Pixel 3 is available in 3 colors, namely Just Black, Very White and Not Pink. The design of the Google Pixel 3 definitely feels a lot more premium than the previous Pixels. It is capable of competing with the high-end smartphones such as the iPhone XS. The glass back of the Google Pixel 3 has a smooth finish. It allows Google to introduce wireless Qi charging and helps retain the IP68 water-resistance rating. To lessen the fingerprint problem, the top of the glass panel is shiny, but the bottom of the glass panel is matte. However, a glass panel is less resistant to drops. Compared with the Pixel 2, the RAM is still 4 GB and the storage amount remained at 64 GB, but the Snapdragon 835 SoC from the Pixel 2 has been replaced by the newer Snapdragon 845 Soc. However, the display is smaller than the Pixel 2's at a 5.5-inch OLED display. The advantage of the OLED screen is that it allows for pixels to be individually lit, which allows the screen to display perfect black. Despite being smaller, it’s an 18:9 panel with a thinner border, which looks very modern and up to trend. The smaller screen also makes it comfortable to use in one hand.
For camera, the main camera boasts a single lens 12.2 MP with an f/1.8 aperture. The front-facing camera consists of two 8 MP lenses, one with an f/1.8 aperture and a wide-angle companion with an f/2.2 aperture. Pixel 3’s image quality has to be reviewed not just looking at the hardware, as Google employs machine learning and A.I. to enhance photography in the Pixel 3. Besides that, Google has also implemented an algorithm to remove the distortion caused by the wider lens. Extra photography features include Top Shot, Super Res Zoom, and Night Sight. The only weakness of the Google Pixel 3 is the barely adequate 2,900 mAh battery while most smartphones come with more than 3,000 mAh batteries these days. However, the smaller screen size and the optimized system could help the smartphone to be more battery saving. As a conclusion, the Google Pixel 3 is a good looking and high-performance smartphone. While it does not come without raising the price tag, it is definitely suitable for users who take a lot of photos and are also looking forward to a premium high-end smartphone which can last a couple of years.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Qualcomm Adreno 630: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. According to Qualcomm 30% faster than the old Adreno 540 in the Snapdragon 835 with 30% less power consumption.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 845: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in early 2018 and manufactured in 10 nm LPP FinFET at TSMC. Integrates 4x Kryo 385 cores (Cortex-A75) at up to 2.8 GHz (max) for performance and 4x Kryo 385 at 1.8 GHz (max) for efficiency. Furthermore offers an X20 LTE modem, ac-WiFi and a dual-channel 32-Bit 1866 MHz LPDDR4x memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.50":
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Google:
Google was founded in 1995 in the USA and became the world's most important search engine in its core business. Google offers a variety of hardware products, including smartphones, speakers, cameras and smart displays. Since 2012, Google also sells tablets and smartphones.
87.35%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.