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

[@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

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

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@duanedsilva]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@artxnio]

@@cerryabc i wanna know too

[@cerryabc]

@@artxnio i hard Press it

[@klaudelu18]

Mad respect for the production in this video.

[@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?

[@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

[@Jeremorris]

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

[@sensonpan7994]

Watching Dieter Bohn review Pixel series every year is a joy

[@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

[@ByteReview]

Visuals in this video 🙌

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@TsunaXZ]

@@Kiobao Then go for the note 9.. You won't regret it it packs all features until you need them.

[@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 :(

[@ardusmangao]

How I wish Diether is still doing the phone reviews for The Verge! Thus man is irreplaceable.

[@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.

[@janitra]

Top-notch!

[@mandalorian7044]

Nice!

[@ducis3446]

very punny

[@marcial84mc]

Cleverly said

[@fremler6695]

This one got old pretty quickly.

[@brauliobmg45]

Ha! Haa!!

[@ts9971]

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

[@zxrfp]

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]

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

[@nparbat8182]

nice. also switched back to android.

[@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?

[@sarakendall8937]

I switched from IPhone to the Google Pixel 2 XL last year and loved it! I've toyed with Android over the years with Samsungs and Sony but always went back to IPhone after a couple of months! However I loved the 2XL so much I had to make the upgrade to the 3 XL ... It's not a huge jump in most of the improvements but the display is stunning !! I love it!! And the Notch isn't that bad !!

[@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!

[@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

[@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.☺️🙌

[@akjl01]

Rocking the Pixel 3 in October 2020. In perfect condition and still a delight to use. Screen excellent. Speakers very good. Camera truly outstanding still.. Battery not the best but Qi charging handy.. Get it second hand and you'll be good at around £150

[@sherman971221]

That cinematography👌🏻

[@cyclingzen]

The screening call part was hilarious! Loved it

[@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.

[@jeffrey1448]

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

[@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.

[@itzali512]

I've been using the original Pixel XL for the last two years - I skipped the Pixel 2 after hearing about screen and quality issues, but I won't be skipping the 3XL. As someone who travels a lot and ONLY uses a phone to document my journey, this is a massive upgrade on what was an already pretty amazing camera. I know you think it's a gimmick, but the wide-angle selfie is a game changer for me. When traveling with my wife we take a lot of selfies and the hardest part is framing, but I cannot wait to start using the Pixel 3XL for this feature! Great video!

[@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?

[@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.

[@xXMujaheDXx999]

thats what Apple did with their iPhone XS. lol

[@michaeldejesus1759]

Apple did the same thing

[@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.

[@ExTRAErrestrial_Travels]

I ordered my Pixel 3 XL. Even though this year's device wasn't that exciting I held on to my OG Pixel and skipped the 2. So going from the Pixel to the Pixel 3 XL is going to be a huge upgrade for me.

[@burnafterreading7335]

My wife surprised me with this as a gift. Super excited. I currently have an Asus phone which is fine. This is just a big upgrade. Plus we are taking a trip soon so the camera will be a plus.

[@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.)

[@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?

[@ansari0047]

Ninu Claudiu-Andrei BB TAN

[@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...

[@jacobvaughan1643]

Already pre-ordered my Not Pink, 64 gig, Pixel 3. I am super hyped to have it. Went to a Best Buy and held the phone and I fell in love with the way the phone feels. The display is 10 times better. And all I wanted was a brighter screen Google gave just that.

[@RationalLlama]

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

[@MyTroy93]

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

[@MahoMustDie]

Beautiful? It looks like cheap phone

[@magnetarfire9983]

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

[@toughtits101]

Adhi 1023 member berries member

[@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??

[@bharatbash]

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

[@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! /

[@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.

[@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

[@JurassicF4rt]

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.

[@MacGuy3135]

Have fun downgrading in every conceivable department...

[@AkashYadav-mr4hg]

Deter is among my top favourite tech reviewers

[@simontoseland7860]

Ive got a Pixel 3 and loving it the battery life says 99% when fully charged and says 100% when its turned off from the charger

[@chicofrio8074]

I mean, I’m watching this video on an iPhone 6s; so any upgrade will do, but I’ve definitely had my eye on the pixel for almost half a year now, and it’s living up to the expectation!

[@CarlosLima-ly5ie]

Link for the live wallpaper? 😄

[@rere439]

Up up

[@anewdeep]

.

[@tino_]

in description

[@anandsingh3210]

Where can I get that beautiful wallpaper

[@EpicBenjo]

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

[@shutterbug1076]

I just bought a Pixel 3xl a few days ago. As a photographer, the camera blows my mind! My only complaint is that there is no manual mode. I didn't use manual much on my last 2 phones (LGv10and LGv6) but I liked the option in certain situations.

[@StroxVFX]

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

[@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.

[@squirtlydude1101]

Gimme dat Wallpaper dude !! How can I get them

[@kid_icarus1721]

Want it too

[@squirtlydude1101]

Ange Kevin Amlaman you can get it in the description 😅

[@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.

[@aneebaba06]

Mine is arriving on Thursday. And I didn't hesitate as I am coming from the Nexus 6P. I'm super excited - hopefully the notch won't bother me too much.

[@nottushar]

Switching from a One plus 3t to a pixel 3. I am not a big fan of big phones and love stock Android. The disappointment during the launch day made me question my decision but this cemented my decision. Gonna pre-order tomorrow and get the free night stand

[@1810jeff]

Can I disable the camera shudder sound in a way that doesn’t mute the ringtone since the shudder sound just sounds so artificial and makes me annoyed

[@dylanwoodman5592]

I think it's in settings in the camera app somewhere...

[@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.

[@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

[@PaulMatula]

I just got a Pixel 2 XL afew months ago and I love it. I'm not ready to upgrade yet but once I can find a decently priced used Pixel 3 XL I'll definitely be picking that up.

[@morrisonbrett]

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

[@RandyMarsh0301]

I wasn't going to make the jump from the pixel 2 to 3...but Verizon has a Bogo going on and my girlfriend wanted out of her Note 8. Why not get a free phone

[@Legority]

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

[@hipeople5665]

Finally, somewhere to support the Pixel phones.

[@srsgonu]

I don't usually post comments. But I have to admit. Dieter is one of the best Tech Journalist. Love his presentation, emphasis on details and being neutral. Great job.

[@jeffrey2239]

I bought the Pixel 3! I'm just counting the days till it finally ships. Very excited, and I'm moving back to Google's Project Fi. Awesome.

[@mousume2159]

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

[@fightnight14]

Watching this on my Pixel 2 Kinda Blue which will be traded in to a Pixel 3 Not Pink a week from now 😁💸

[@sahilparab8751]

fightnight14 by kinda blue to mean the display or the phone color? 😆 ( that color was cool though)

[@fightnight14]

@@sahilparab8751 nice joke but the regular Pixel 2 has zero blue tint. It uses a Samsung AMOLED screen :D

[@myNEONCITY]

Are you one of those people that upgrade their phone every year? Most of the features of the Pixel 3 are coming to your phone. Seems like a waste to go from a phone that had a 2 year warranty to start vs one that's more expensive and only has a 1 year warranty. Google is ripping you off,

[@missr4233]

Lol me too but I have to wait till December to upgrade :(

[@starrmayhem]

i'm sure fightnight14 has good reasoning people weigh the pros&cons differently, that's why they have different conclusions people's reasoning can only be flawed when their conclusion doesn't work in practice reasoning evolve from gathering information, learning from mistakes forcing others to use your conclusion are no different than a cult

[@strooiboy]

I am really considering switching from my Iphone X to the Pixel 3 after hearing all the great things about it.

[@marshmallowcat7035]

Don't. Google this year did some shady stuff with pixels camera, for example you can only take panorama photos at 5 megapixel quality, the selfies are great but rear camera tends to oversharpen and sometimes has this weird blue tone that makes you look almost dead (or sick). Even though pixels photo colors are sometimes more true to life but in my opinion iphone makes them more pleasing to look at. If you don't care about the camera that much, then pixel 3 it's still a great phone os wise. I tell this from my user experience, i tested pixel 3 already. Hope my comment wasn't useless 😄

[@donalcapone87]

Tollymang I wouldn’t there’s nothing like iOS and iMessage

[@human91319]

I think Pixel 4 next year would be a better choice. Also iPhone X is already really good man why do you want to upgrade :)

[@strooiboy]

I have a yearly contract so I can upgrade every year :)

[@strooiboy]

Android pie on the pixel looks really awesome though, it looks so new and fresh. iMessage was never a big deal for me since I am from outside the US and we don't have a free unlimited sms plan. We all use a third party messaging service.

[@ssvlaldv]

The selfie camera with a wide angle is a great deal if you have a lot of people to fill up, otherwise, you will have to adjust by stretching your hands, making everyone adjust so that everyone's in the frame. It is in the absence you start to realize how you miss it especially if you are a selfie person.

[@mimi_sia]

You'll actually never appreciate the little convenience Google Lens provides until you've experienced it. I'm a designer that handles a lot of foreign languages including Japanese and Chinese. And Google Lens has helped me a lot in transcribing what I see in pictures and translating them. I used Google Lens one time when I was Hongkong and had a full on Chinese menu. And just the other day, my client sent me a Japanese design and I had to include some Japanese text that he forgot to type out. How'd a fix that? Google Lens. Such wonders.

[@myNEONCITY]

Disappointing how the displays only get as bright as 400 nits. iPhones can get to 650 nits and Galaxies can extend that even higher in very special circumstances. Cameras look good, just a tad too much HDR Halo effect around high contrast objects. They dropped the ball on video quality though.

[@goosty17]

where did you get the details on the brightness level?

[@darkdinosaur3079]

Gustavo Villar Its true galaxies and iPhones have the brightest displays. This info is spread everywhere

[@thaparg]

Low brightness will save your eyes 👀 😂

[@goosty17]

@@darkdinosaur3079 Displaymate just voted pixel 3 as the best screen of 2018 so ...

[@darkdinosaur3079]

Gustavo Villar Display mate is a joke. It gives best display to whichever new phone comes out. Pixel 3 can't even reach brightness and color levels of Galaxies and iPhones yet it is best display? Lol

[@paiman_]

Imagine Huawei's hardware camera with Google's software processing. Damn, would be the best camera on a phone ever

[@maxkho00]

I was just thinking that. It'd probably get a DxoMark of like 150 at least, if not more. Damn, the possibilities...

[@stanleymumo8548]

My problem is the 4gb ram and the big notch. Otherwise, everything's perfect. Next year I think they'll have a close to perfect phone if they have 6gb ram and a smaller notch

[@starlinsoto9185]

César langomal

[@ryandeery6930]

stanley mumo Spot on that’s what I’m waiting for.

[@bamdad19996]

No expandable storage either.

[@ryandeery6930]

bamdad19996 not a deal breaker for me but know it will be for lots of people.

[@bamdad19996]

@@ryandeery6930 I mean 64gb is far too little for a phone that relies a lot on a camera and is so huge. Just recording high quality videos will fill up the storage.

[@xavierlim3870]

I was going to avoid watching this review because it's from "The Verge", but hey... This one wasn't bad. Pretty much on point with what the others say too. Well detailed.

[@cllamasful]

The verges videos are "top notch" Each one is better than the last. Plus Dieter is one hell of a great host.

[@abstractgaming8341]

Who here is really just excited for the Pixel Slate?

[@wrong7495]

Lol me

[@TommyWilliams]

...so pricey, not sure what I'd use it for. Love my samsung 2014 edition tablet and my old HP 14" chrome book (with life long 400MB/month 4g data plan) for casual stuff. Chrome OS always surprises me when I (rarely) boot up my chromebook, but not gonna use one to program on

[@mdmehedihassan5708]

Where I can find this wallpaper? 🤔

[@mattmoorman9595]

Link in the description.

[@JackLe1127]

I can sympathize with Eli so well D':

[@hirengandhi9083]

Already happily preordered the Pixel 3 XL, upgrading from Pixel XL.

[@mattw7796]

Your thumbnails are insanely good

[@MrDavidPartida]

Pixel 3 camera = trust

[@laloajuria4678]

just means time to get a pixel 2!

[@SupremeLogo]

I'll sell you mine Pixel 2 kind of blue 64 GB excellent condition

[@MrDragonorp]

how much?

[@brooklyn560]

I'll sell you mine if you offer more than the trade in value for the 3

[@ferd1572]

Is the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL better than the Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL?

[@MrDragonorp]

and how much is the trade in?

[@boardman1061]

*The biggest notch gets a new phone*

[@Faiththatheals]

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

[@vizatuun1489]

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

[@PhysiologyShark]

Pixel 3 XL's notch looks more like Hitler's mustache 😆

[@nmer5023]

You literally just stole that joke from a review video

[@PhysiologyShark]

@@nmer5023 Where is it?

[@CJ-hr1ni]

😂😂😂😂 u killed it,!!!

[@amarpreetgeadhoke2385]

the wide angle cam module is the reason for bigger notch but ipx notch is so damn wide

[@deetznauts4]

I’m notch convinced.

[@qcmiwinylfanta9236]

I WANT THIS WALLPAPER

[@ankurtripathi5901]

Search verge wallpaper on Google.

[@pokester1986]

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

[@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.