Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL review: the best camera gets a better phone

Google unveiled the new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, their new flagship Android phones. This time, these phones are back with better screens, better cameras, and a big old notch on the Pixel 3 XL. But, can these phones beat the iPhone XS camera? Dieter Bohn reviews the phones to find out.
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[@TheVerge]

What would convince you to buy (or not buy) the Pixel 3 and 3 XL?

[@dustbinsavesyou8283]

YOU'RE FIRST

[@ThejewelCraft0100]

Yes. Just... YES

[@levihssh]

I would love having the Pixel, for the camera and software. But, I can't downgrade in the hardware department, coming from S9+, I can not have a lesser quality screen.

[@daisokangaroo1579]

Stereo speakers esp front facing

[@SupremeLogo]

I would upgrade from pixel 2 to pixel 3 XL if I had a better trade in value through Google

[@MichaelMillerJ]

Is it just me, or are the Verge's videos consistently getting better?! 👍🏻

[@234blogger]

I've been thinking this too. The reviews are a lot more insightful in every day use

[@OneStarRed]

Nilay Patel's cameo was awesome.

[@NageshPattanshetty]

Yeah, but except for the part where they try to be funny only to fail miserably.

[@dennisgatere7821]

Yup they've come a long way, used to hate their reviews now I look forward to them

[@pierregabory8772]

unbelievable. It's as if practice is good thing.

Left pocket: smarthpone. Right pocket: keys, wallet, and anything else. Honestly, I don't think ANY smartphone is completely keyproof. And most importantly, there's not much effort to keep your smartphone away from keys scrathing on the pocket.

[@joemann7971]

A tempered glass screen protector and a skin go a long with to making your phone "keyproof" without adding any bulk. Plastic screen protectors get scratched easily with keys but tempered glass screen protectors dont

[@j.mk.g7694]

Smartphone can be wallet (Alipay, WeChat pay) and keys (via nfc or fingerprint) in China nowadays.

[@christopherliang6879]

I only put my keys in my wallet in my left pocket

[@timderks5960]

Q: Are you left- or right-handed? I honestly can't imagine handling my phone with my left hand

[@julian9231]

I’ve seen them at the store already. The back scratches like instantly

[@funny-video-YouTube-channel]

The best part about the Google phones is that they *update the android version,* unlike some other phones that keep the same old android version for ever.

[@amarpreetgeadhoke2385]

best part is they will update ur camera.why cant apple update the camera of the X. my p2xl is now better then most DSLRs i have no need for my nikon and it can do more then DSLR in someways like night sight is so awesome

[@94Ninsound94]

Amarpreet Geadhoke lol what's your dslr cause no way a good camera + good lenses + knowledges makes worst photo than your phone camera. Not saying it doesn't takes good photos but it's reaching...

[@sujangrg7343]

1

[@peterford9369]

@@amarpreetgeadhoke2385 I know. I just bought the 3 XL and honestly, my 2 XL, is better. I can't even make calls on my 3 XL, on speaker, because for some reason, the people on the other end either can't understand me, or they're having constant echo of their voices, when they talk to me. Only in speaker mode. 😫. But the 3 does have a few better things than the 2 XL. But I'll use my 2 XL until I figure out what to do with the 3.

[@LegatoStudios]

The Verge could sell me on a toaster 😂

[@ksc6000]

I love Dieter but I couldn’t disagree more about the wide angle selfie camera. Every trip I’ve taken and I want to photograph myself in the environment I’ve wished for a wider angle to capture more of the scene. I don’t think it’s a gimmick at all. I can’t wait for it.

[@yaseen.94]

Yupp that's the thing. What may look as a feature for you, may be a gimmick for a lot of other people. P.S even I don't think it's a gimmick. But you gotta understand why someone else may feel it's a gimmick.

[@SamuelHauptmannvanDam]

Agreed, it's gonna be great for that : Best photo you took all holiday picture.

[@run6run751]

I feel like most people would've preffered the wide angle on the back.

[@dandansfu]

u do know they say its gimmick coz it will cause distortion. while that may not matter much for certain pictures, you have to understand why it may not be useful for some ppl or some scenary

[@champion1772]

Lg g6 can already do that

[@ByteReview]

Visuals in this video 🙌

[@klaudelu18]

Mad respect for the production in this video.

[@coffeevie]

The most exciting thing about this review is knowing the wallpaper page is going to be updated soon Also, wonderfully shot and thought out as well I guess

[@TheVerge]

It's updated! - Dieter

[@coffeevie]

@@TheVerge And now so is my phone's wallpaper Amazing video and great job to the whole crew that put it together

[@cerryabc]

how can i save them from the page?

[@ART-wz8mp]

@@cerryabc i wanna know too

[@cerryabc]

@@ART-wz8mp i hard Press it

[@Lucykbee]

I’m switching from iPhone 7 to the Pixel 3. Preordered today, super excited!

[@J.0.E.]

Enjoy it! I'm happy for you.

[@PTYC933]

Nice. I'm sure you'll love it. Android is so easy and flexible. And Netflix smart download totally my fav android thing. I still use both. iOS still my main, but for watching stuffs. Samsung is good too.

[@sundaruu666]

Hi Lucy, so cute

[@ShubhamJairath]

Same here moving from iphone 7 plus

[@maverickpoker7603]

I'm going from the iPhone 6 to the Xs Max, Can't wait :)

[@niguel6583]

The non xl version is so perfect

[@ZJo.]

Niguel But please note that this year the smaller one uses lg's poor poled screen while the xl instead gets a samsung oled panel and has won the best display award from displaymate

[@tlf361]

Nah, the XL is. Just turn off the notch if you don't like it... I prefer to have my notch though, for that extra screen

[@alexjune6414]

Agreed. I enjoy using this phone a lot. Great size and no notch.

[@aditiyep]

@@ZJo. where did you get that?

[@sherman971221]

That cinematography👌🏻

[@sensonpan7994]

Watching Dieter Bohn review Pixel series every year is a joy

[@pizzalikepizza]

The smaller Pixel 3 is perfect! I am switching from my beloved iPhone SE.

[@mathurinkerbouchard8931]

@Pandu Pratama Same here. I love my iPhone SE but I am strongly considering the Pixel 3.

[@RajShekhar-jy2zi]

Go with the pixel 3 . You would be surprised by what android offers if you haven't used one before

[@pizzalikepizza]

Mathurin Kerbouchard yess. Choosing small form factor device is perfect specially if it has flagship features. I think Apple generally reborn the new SE in XR body but its too large.

[@adityakashyap951]

You are never going to regret it . Good Luck

[@bibletwink666]

Your choise,but in my opinion,you'll regret it.

[@TheNaturalMamaMethod]

This is the first video of yours I've ever watched. There's so many phone reviews out there. Really appreciate all the helpful info! Looking forward to getting the Pixel 3axl

[@smarquez42]

I have to say: This is the best smartphone review The Verge has pulled off to date. I give it a 10/10. You got a new fan, Dieter!

[@janitra]

Top-notch!

[@mandalorian7044]

Nice!

[@ducis3446]

very punny

[@marcial84mc]

Cleverly said

[@fremler6695]

This one got old pretty quickly.

[@brauliobmg45]

Ha! Haa!!

[@ratehsungod2595]

I'm probably gonna get the pixel 3 not the XL

[@NickHunter]

I think the standard 3 looks great, loving the Pixel 2 even with it's bezelllsssss

[@daj8799]

Same !

[@Loversrock10]

Same I'm sure gonna upgrade for the software experience

[@IStMl]

Same, best phone ever

[@shishaceo5204]

@Vinnie Sifter how rich are you

[@duanedsilva3573]

I fail to understand why reviewers don't talk more about battery life. The phone can be as good as it can be , but if it doesn't last long enough . It's a no brainer for me !

[@MrBrandenS]

I've heard other reviewers say the battery is pretty mediocre and you can probably expect to get a day or day and a half out of the phone.

[@lawrencerosewall7460]

That is so true that is the reason I'm willing to deal with that notch is just for the extra battery life. What I don't understand is why does the pixel 4 only have a $2,900 MHz battery in 2020 for a flagship phone? That is one of the main reasons I will not be getting a four at least with the 4XL they got rid of the notch

[@vizatuun1489]

This is the first video of yours i saw and i will stay here for longer. AMAZING EDITING! GREAT CONTENT!

[@pimbech]

Your videos are always so beautiful. Big credits for your presentation, the beautiful camerawork, the editing, crisp audio and the overal scenes and back drops. I mean, that purple screen background, that looks amazing. Just wanted to let you guys know that you really make an art of these videos. It always looks great and polished, respect for that! Because it takes a lot of time to make these type of videos.

[@fearful_claw02]

I just love this guy. He really knows how to review.☺️🙌

[@morrisonbrett]

The scene with you and your friend using call-screening was hilarious. Well done!

[@LashanR]

Far out as a photographer the photos on the Pixel 3 look so incredible I might be able to look past the lack of headphone jack

[@amarpreetgeadhoke2385]

i have the new p3 camera on my p2xl the pics are too amazing DSLR killer totally

[@alfvar_]

if you buy a 800$ phone surely you can afford 200$ headphones

[@cyclingzen]

The screening call part was hilarious! Loved it

[@HikerHansen]

It's refreshing to finally hear the positives about the Pixel 3. I was about to switch to Samsung after hearing everyone complain about the negatives since it's announcment.

[@vaibhav6527]

i switched from iphone6 to s7edge and then s9 everyone said its gonna be a hard road but once i used Samsungs i can't use any other android let alone iPhone !

[@fremler6695]

That's boring with tech these days. Sadly people (nerds) love to hate.

[@david522]

Don't listen to the naysayers! The pixel 3 and pixel 3 XL are great phones. Don't miss out on them just because other people don't like it. Buy whatever YOU like

[@webinatic216]

The notch can be hidden but I don't think it would be in the way anyways. People are giving it a hard time just because Apple did it.

[@Kiobao]

I still haven't decided myself. I got a great discount on the note 9 ($300)and debating on sticking to it but I really love the pixel 3. I'm still on a 14 day testing period before I can return it.

[@bharatbash]

Haha that little back-and-forth b/w Nilay and Google Assistant was so fun to watch!

[@TannerFugal]

Excellent review! Love that you're posting in 4K now. Looks so nice and crispy. This one was shot really well!

[@corpuscallosum9355]

This was by far the best Pixel 3 review I’ve seen so far. Keep it up The Verge.

[@davidaltizer]

Switching from iPhone X to pixel 3

[@LoverOfTech]

Dave Altizer please don’t lol

[@derekkronenberger9376]

We’ll be waiting for you to come back to the iPhone lol

[@captainbucket3397]

Lol. Switching? Most likely downgrading. 😂

[@OliverUlpts]

Best choice! Do it!

[@MLaylani]

CaptainBucket the only upgrade I see is in the camera department. If that’s your only concern get a dslr

[@prempunjabi13]

loved your shirt and the bg setup in the a-roll

[@aslprobro]

GREAT VIDEO! The tone and pacing were amazing. Your comedy was spot on. Just the overall production of the show was really nice. The shots looked great. BUT What kind of watch is that Dieter! I'M DYING TO KNOW! it's really cute.

[@talhamubarik9084]

Why are you so talented @theverge 🔥

[@TheVerge]

We care a lot - Dieter

[@SuyashTalwar]

Dieter is the best!

[@talhamubarik9084]

@J ' ack V wheres your company sir?

[@bmav007]

My wife and I both preordered the smaller version of the Pixel 3 (unlocked). I went with the clearly white, she got the not pink. The factors that sold us on it were: 1: The Camera (of course). I do a lot of shooting on the go and actually do a lot of night photography so I am stoked on night sight. 2: Google assistant features. I love Google and use it for most of my home tech. 3: The smaller size. I HATE big phones. Smaller ones are more comfortable to me and easier to use (personal preference) 4: The headphones. This might sound funny but I was stoked when I saw they included some decent ones. I hate that this isn't always the case. 5: Stock android. I used to be a Samsung fan but I got SO SICK of their software bloating my phone. Can't wait for it to arrive! Edit: Just arrived! Love it! Camera is amazing, headphones are comfortable (sound great), and the size is perfect! Highly recommend!

[@dharaneeswaranr171]

Will u buy me one

[@ofekharary3175]

I mean, if you think they are spying on you, they'd be spying on you on every android product and google app, even on the iphone (gmail,drive, google photos if you use them... search)

[@akki015]

@@dharaneeswaranr171 get a job

[@xmysterysx]

Was it worth to buy it

[@bmav007]

@@xmysterysx They don't ship until next week but I'll get back to you when it arrives!

[@arjunupadhya2631]

Amazing video! Thank you! And no can't afford one! I was wondering were did you get that wallpaper?

[@je19921]

The Verge, you are very lucky to have Dieter, I hope you treat and pay him well. He is by far the best content creator you have, I've loved every single video he's put out lately. Keep on doing a good job Dieter !

[@bishal_k_roy]

Who designs those custom wallpapers for every review? They look damn cool.

[@mizanchoudhury9536]

Anyone know where to get that wallpaper in 4k?

[@rajeshchandan1908]

Bishal K Roy Can any one send a link to download the wallpaper

[@MehmetAliAydinbetatester]

I'd also like a link to the wallpaper

[@bharathpeddireddy2508]

Hey bishal u can find the link to all verge wallpapers in the video description..

[@rupsh4460]

@@mizanchoudhury9536 Link is already in description

[@Legority]

I love your reviews SO much. They are incredibly made.

[@joneill1155]

Another Dieter review hitting it out of the park. Nice job!

[@Shrabean]

Dieter Bohn, great review. A great editing from the Verge team. I liked that you compared the Pixel 3 with the Pixel 2 and iPhone XS for the camera.

[@rajputabhijeet7301]

Verge reviews and there wallpapers are always the best..👌👌👌top *notch

[@LuisTheG1]

@Sony Winter Just search on Google for "The Verge Wallpapers" and click on the first result.

[@rajputabhijeet7301]

@Sony Winter www.theverge.com/pages/wallpapers

[@lynn.chaaaa]

@Sony Winter look at the description on the bottom

[@erikslatterv]

Well there is one thing that they didn't improve from the Pixel 2, shipping to Sweden...

[@SH3player]

your whole country owns only iPhones mostly lmao.

[@FredrikDahlberg]

@@SH3player Not true. Try again. 😊

[@FredrikDahlberg]

Det suger fett!

[@hythology9960]

Det är riktigt synd!

[@TheShadDrag]

Still not coming to South Africa, either :(

[@RationalLlama]

The production quality in this video is absolutely insane. Good job The Verge!

[@hiteshchalise3988]

This review is so much better than any of the other reviews I've seen, even MKBHD can't beat this one. So well done.

[@frankfrankenstein5933]

I love my Pixel XL, and I think I will upgrade to the Pixel 3 XL! Thanks for the great review!

[@darrendyson8347]

How did you like it?

[@princekdixon]

How much you wanna bet that next year they’ll pull up and say they don’t need two back cameras because they’ll scan your environment and merge your photo with other peoples photo to make it wide angle

[@imakeyougoskrrt6431]

Prince lmfaaoooo that would be insane 😂

[@AyushKumar-ov9el]

😂😂😂

[@youtubewts]

I'm happy to bet any amount that won't be happening.

[@RohanWallace]

🤔🙃😂😂

[@DarkZerol]

From what I have been hearing from various users and reviewers, the camera microphone is really bad even when compared to other much lower priced phones. Also I'm not totally sold on Google's approach of just depending on clever software algorithm and touch-up to make your pictures taken with the single primary camera look good compared to a more superior hardware solution.

[@adishshakya898]

*Absolutely loved the purple background*.. *Nice work Verge*

[@noealcantara9578]

The Verge always rolling out high quality content. Great job guys!

[@ts9971]

Switched from the iPhone 6s to the Pixel 3. I couldn't be happier.

[@zxrif5004]

Zecnas Black I’m also doing that since my 6s is literally broken and I can get the pixel for basically 200$ off and I think even $300 in store that’s crazy

[@ts9971]

@@zxrif5004 that's awesome! It's been great to work with it. You'll love the change.

[@nparbat8182]

nice. also switched back to android.

[@jeffrey1448]

But does it have pads to prevent short circuiting from the psu?

[@USCtrojans26]

One of the best, most thorough, most informative reviews of a phone I've seen in ages. Impressive since so much about this phone is already known.

[@Ravii24365]

I always like your reviews & they way you layout the points. Cheers Bro.

[@7Jfigo]

Nice review, but where is the Swiss army knife and tweezers?

[@kravislagando]

I came here just for the wallpaper lol

[@andrewshade3686]

did you find it

[@kravislagando]

@@andrewshade3686 Yess

[@zachmiller4575]

@@kravislagando where did you find the wallpaper at??

[@pokester1986]

Love when Dieter gives any review he doesn't note me at all great review

[@Andrew-jw4vc]

I really think the thing I'm most excited about is the integration of Lens into the base camera. Having that stuff happen dynamically rather than having to choose an image to analyze seems very important

[@DinoTheDinosaurROAR]

You're absolutely right! /

[@KeriRojas]

Thanks for the great review. I've ordered the 3XL.

[@Drazeeen]

Lol, this is paid by Google. Don't be an idiot. 3xl is the ugliest phone I ever laid my eyes on, plus it has the last year specs

[@tlf361]

@@Drazeeen Wow. Almost as stupid as arrogant ignorant Apple haters...

[@robw3872]

Just preorderd my White 3 XL. I don't care about the notch. I'm coming from an iphone x and I kind of don't mind it. I dig the O_O face it has

[@The_Punisher202]

Rob W I ordered the same one and I’m using a XS Max but I always have an Android and iPhone every year.

[@moosh7078]

Yeah, what most people don't realise is that it's only 5% larger than iPhone X notch. Although both are very big, I prefer the shape of the pixel notch.

[@BradPixelManH]

I've been still using the Nexus 6 (2014) to this day because I love the size, dual speakers and stock android (being a google phone). The Pixel 3 XL seems like an improved version of that, so I'll probably go with it.

[@MacGuy3135]

Have fun downgrading in every conceivable department...

[@BradPixelManH]

He's a "Mac Guy". He'll diss anything not apple.

[@ruzlan369]

such a nice review guys! a little shame about the night mode though, but looking forward to that video soon!

[@QuietPenguin]

Really nice wallpaper and background for the video! 👍

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

Unlimited storage is my motivation at looking at this device. Why was there no mention of this? I think this is a huge selling point.

[@ritvik9221]

Because that was one of the selling points of last years pixel so they don't need to mention it again.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

It's a very big selling point. It's definitely worth the mention in my opinion. Of course the camera is great but honestly the other flag ship models for other companies have a lot of great features as well. I think unlimited storage is the future of devices. I hope google paves the way for others to follow. That being said we all know apple will never do it.

[@AkashYadav-mr4hg]

Deter is among my top favourite tech reviewers

[@papacfoxtrot]

Dieter. A fantastic review as always. I think I'll wait till next year's model as I'm very happy with my Pixel 2.

[@jdiggy807]

Great, informative review!! Coming from a new subscriber here 👍🏽

[@bobbiekoppejan3680]

What do you think about the gestures now that they're in finalized software?

[@danabram]

Why are all the wallpapers dark and black and the angle we see the phone hides the notch. It's almost as if they are deceptively hiding how ginormous this thing is.

[@blindocean1472]

Giiiiirl

[@xXMujaheDXx999]

thats what Apple did with their iPhone XS. lol

[@michaeldejesus1759]

Apple did the same thing

[@sebastianontiveros492]

First time watching a video from this channel. Great review! Very complete examination of the phone. Totally switching to Pixel 3. Congratulations guys, magnificent video

[@StroxVFX]

This is what I like to see> quick to the point reviews

[@MyTroy93]

the front of the phone is ugly but the back is beautiful

[@MahoMustDie]

Beautiful? It looks like cheap phone

[@TeamDaemon1980]

*$749* - *iPhone XR:* notch, 720p, no fast charger and dongle. *$799* - *Pixel 3:* no notch, 1080p, fast charger and dongle. Yet, people are saying the Pixel is expensive. 😂

[@lvseka]

I think people are comparing it to other alternatives such as OnePlus 6

[@luisnavarro5298]

You can’t compare the two, the IPhone XR has a lot more going for it then the pixel 3

[@detomazio915]

the fact that apple has XSive pricing....no...they have unearthly pricing doesn't mean that google's pricing is right …. when you have the poco f1 at 300e and the oneplus 6 at 500e, the 50% (or even 150%) more money that google asks is a big drawback....for me 600e for the small one and 750e for the xl would be right

[@stobi5409]

And the best camera too

[@jaredtan890]

iphone xr - 720p lcd face id notch apple a12 bionic 6.1 inch screen Single camera Stereo speakers Large battery Wireless charging No dongle and fast charger $749 for 64gb pixel 3 -1080p lg oled No notch but huge bezels Snapdragon 845 5.5 inch screen Single camera Stereo front facing speaker Smaller battery than iphone xr Wireless charging dongle and fast charger $799 for 64gb iphone advantage - larger screen, larger battery, faster performance pixel advantage - better screen, more accessories, better camera, better speakers My opinion - both phones are much more value for money than the pixel 3 xl and iphone xs series

[@RightBrothers]

I really love this guy from whole the Verge team. His speech and method of explanation is just dope. Best ever video I have ever seen.

[@andrewcheung8608]

I've got the Pixel 2XL and was eagerly awaiting a review like this - thanks for this! Great video! Is there any major difference in the 3 / 3XL aside from the actual size and battery life? Wondered if I opt for something more pocketable this year lol.

[@xyoxus]

Still on my Nexus 6P. Still one of the best phones on the market (in my opinion) RGB notification light, still security updates, best Android version (Pie with gestures is horrible), 1440p OLED display, 2 front-facing speakers, fingerprint reader, insane camera, USB-C port anf headphone jack. Only downside: no IP rating, but I never actually needed a water resistant phone.

[@abdullahsulman]

thats really subjective....

[@xyoxus]

@@abdullahsulman Hence why I wrote *in my opinion*

[@itsamealex007]

*water resistant

[@Pjones2291]

I thought the same with my 6p. Until my battery took a dump and now it randomly shuts down anywhere below ~40% or so.

[@xyoxus]

@@Pjones2291 If you bought the phone from google judt let them replace it, you will probably get a conpletely new one and can even keep your charger and cables. Mine also had a problem, they replaced it without problems. (Or try clearing your cache.)

[@EpicBenjo]

I can never watch this guy without being distracted by the fact that it's like he's dubbed over. Dat Mic

[@Simonpt2000]

Great review. Can't wait to get one when it is available in Australia

[@mollyfud]

Thanks mate. Enjoyed this extensive review of the Pixel 3 family. I have Pixel 2 and so am not looking to upgrade but the fact that they did such a nice job with the this upgrade gives me a lot of excitement to look forward to what they come up with for the Pixel 4! Also hoping that a Pixel Watch is somewhere in my future! ;-)

[@ShashankParsewar]

I have a pixel 1 and I can say I'm happy with it and have no real desire to upgrade to the new pixel, that being said the features and the camera in the pixel 3 just excite me. It's looks to be an excellent phone overall and a definite must buy for those who want one of the best phones on the market.

[@ibandribew]

Yeah, could be a good time to upgrade. One more year won't hurt though! I'm skipping this generation it looks like since I'm on a 2.

[@anandsingh3210]

Where can I get that beautiful wallpaper

[@MrRandom26]

Yooo!! That notch editing is amazing. Truly gave me a sense of what it's like having a giant notch on my phone. 👏👏👏

[@mattw7796]

Your thumbnails are insanely good

[@indranilmajumder]

Why is it so hard for Google to release a device with S9 or Note 9 hardware and Pixel 3 camera. Please Google, listen to the few customers for Pixel you have and try not to design your flagship like a POS *- Sincerely, a Pixel user.*

[@KjetilWikestad]

Because Samsung is exceptional good at making hardware. It is really really hard to make premium products at that level, and if hardware is the most important thing for you then you should get a Samsung.

[@emiledekam2925]

Honestly, probably because they don't have to. They are already kind of the best phones and this way there profit is much higher

[@TheVerge]

They got WAY closer, it's really nice now! - Dieter

[@grizzly_magnum9579]

I mean calling the design a POS is just pure exaggeration. It's not on Samsung level but its nowhere near as bad as you're making it seem.

[@DavidBaudin]

Essential made an extremely well built phone their first year and they probably have less resources available to them than Google.

[@jordanluna3415]

Thinking about switching from iPhone to the pixel 3, but I’ve started to hear quite a few people complain about the 2xl slowing down and lagging dramatically after a year of use. At $799 it’s kind of risk to get a phone that might only last a year before getting annoying problems.

[@super12396]

Wrong, im typing this comment using a pixel xl, not even 2xl, the phone still fast af, not sign of slowing down.

[@Risket]

I have to second what Hoàng is saying. I'm still on my original Pixel XL. I skipped the Pixel 2 because mine was still working flawlessly. I'm only upgrading to the Pixel 3 because over time batteries diminish. Other than that, it still works great. You can easily get two to three years of life out of it.

[@Coaxox]

@Johnny Hickman And you don't think Apple takes user information for their own gain?

[@myNEONCITY]

I had a first gen Pixel that was rendered useless by the Android 9 Pie upgrade, it didn't even last a full 2 years before dying. I had purchased a Pixel 2 afterwards because I wanted to stay with the camera, but that phone came out of the box with a defective mic. I returned it quickly after and am using a 5 year old 5s that works fine! And the complaints about the lag on the Pixel 2 are real! Even MKBHD has this problem on his phone. Don't fall for all the camera hype, photos are about the only thing this phone is good for, quality control with hardware and software seems to be a massively lacking.

[@bryanrobinson5061]

Never had an issue with my Pixel 2 XL. Best phone I have ever had. That coming from a long term iPhone user. It all depends on what you want from your phone. If you love taking photos and having unlimited photo storage, you will not regret getting the pixel. It's also nice getting the latest and greatest on the software front. That prevented me from switching to android in the past but that is no longer a concern.

[@CEKROM]

1:41 The Notch is realy HUGE. =D Thanks for the great Video Dieter & Verge Team!

[@akjl01]

Great review and beautifully shot.. 👍

[@hipeople5665]

Finally, somewhere to support the Pixel phones.

[@ItsD3llo]

I'm disappointed in what pixel could have been but I'll settle for the smaller pixel 3 and hope they really bring it when pixel 4 comes

[@starwinflux]

Be careful with that. The trade in amount for a Pixel device is pretty low even from Google. Just be aware that you may not get much back when you switch to the Pixel 4.

[@ItsD3llo]

@@starwinflux sooooo what your saying is wait for the 4 and don't get any pixel phone this yr🤔

[@ntbcool]

Depends on what you have, and what you need. If you have a pixel 2 xl probably wait, its a very incremental upgrade which is not worth if you aren't really excited for what those incremental changes r bringing. If you a different phone it completely depends on what you have.

[@EwoutterHoeven]

Wow, keep uploading in 4k, it looks great!

[@ChrisSierra]

Love these tech updates, great job!

[@vicranttangde6711]

What if they had only wide angle lens in front and crop it a lil to make it closeup feel!

[@ibandribew]

Little less resolution at least. Not the worst idea maybe.

[@JackLe1127]

I can sympathize with Eli so well D':

[@dennycrane2938]

Mine will be here on Thursday. Can't wait!

[@abhayram8801]

a nice review.. watched it multiple times. The video quality is great and also the background music is top notch.

[@magnetarfire9983]

Remember when the verge used to include bloopers at the end of their videos? Pepperidge farm remembers.

[@toughtits101]

Adhi 1023 member berries member

[@scottspa74]

Wireless charging is great? I'd love to know why people think that is a cool feature, considering wired charging is faster, the wireless charger means your phone is tethered - just like wired, and with wired, at least you can hold your phone and use it. Wireless charging is the dumbest thing ever. I have yet to see a single person adequately justify it. It's completely stupid. Period. Let's gear your argument.

[@FartingSpartan]

You speak the truth brother.

[@avinashsahoo2773]

Scott Sparling I’ll admit it’s slow as hell but I just drop it on the plate each night and when i wake up its 100%. I feel like only at night this is a good option.

[@mrrc3963]

I hear you on that and I was in that school of thought and well until iPhone got wireless charging (btw, I'm an iPhone hater). What that now means is we'll start seeing more wireless charging in cars, Starbucks, airports and the like. I don't particularly care for it (I just got my 3 XL last night) but at least I know that I can use one should I need it.

[@maxkho00]

It is priceless for me, as I always charge my phone overnight, with my alarm set for the morning, and very often I realise just before sleep that I need to check something on my phone. Not only is it inconvenient to have wires wrapped around you, which limit the range and position in which you are holding your phone and also annoyingly often drag my phone to the floor so that I then have to pick it up, quickly unplugging my phone and plugging it back in isn't an option, as it's way too dark to see anything during the night. Furthermore, the Pixel Stand puts your phone in such a position that, combined with Pixel 3's 'always on' feature, it allows you to see your notifications, time, and whether from anywhere in your room. This is not the biggest reason for why I have ordered the Stand, but it's a nice addition. Finally, the Pixel Stand turns your Pixel 3 into essentially a Google Home device, which is a nice touch.

[@TheAxlin]

I think it has major implications for the future. Imagine, for instance, pulling your EV into a parking space that can automatically charge your car while you shop. It's a nascent technology so naturally its uses are limited right now, but as the tech improves it could lead to ubiquitous and seamless charging for a broad range of devices and peripherals in the years to come.

[@SavioShetty]

Great review. That wallpaper though. Phew

[@vedantsawant1707]

Loved the review i saw a lot of reviews but this one surely has to be the best

[@DrewSkiVideos]

What is that purple background?!?!

[@yugeshmetta748]

Wallpaper is there in verge's insta story.

[@TheVerge]

Made by our design director, William Joel! You can download here: www.theverge.com/pages/wallpapers

[@diabolo1809]

@@TheVerge can you make a live wallpaper version 😊

[@claudiuninu]

what game does he play at 1:17?

[@ansari7056]

Ninu Claudiu-Andrei BB TAN

[@mousume2159]

The video looks very crispy. Pixel is awesome. #TeamPixel

[@LoveTech]

Great video. Good info. Thanks!

[@bethuelbissem3607]

Nice review... Talking about visual zoom though, you compared it to last year's and said it's useful but what about comparing it to other phones; especially phones with optical zoom?