Google - Pixel 3 128GB - Not Pink (Verizon)

I gave 4 stars to this device only because it is a little difficult to use all the capabilities. I would suggest that the phone comes with a pre loaded video on how to use the phone to the max.

I upgraded from a 3 year old Droid Turbo 2, and so far the Pixel 3 is refreshingly great. Battery Life: The first few days I was disappointed in the battery life. I was expecting the smaller battery with the more efficient Pixel phone to be better than a 3 year old Turbo 2 (even though those phones had huge batteries), and it was about the same or a little worse (about a day of use). But, after having the adaptive battery setting on for a little over a week, the battery life has gotten better every charge, and is up to 40 hours on a single charge. Build: The Turbo 2 was an indestructible tank of a phone. I never had a case or screen protector on it. I dropped it many times and it was still working great for me after 3 years. With the Pixel 3, it definitely feels like a quality phone. But, being all glass, this phone will obviously need more protection. The glass back is a little slick with the rounded corners. I plan to take better care of this phone, and have a case from Carved that has a nice grippy edge so I don't drop the phone on accident. Display: I went with the smaller phone for 2 main reasons: 1. I prefer the small form factor because it's more comfortable in my pocket and my hand, and 2. The notch on the XL. I'm more old fashioned and don't like the notches - they seem like a useless feature. But, the screen on the Pixel 3 is great. I like the 18:9 aspect ratio, the rounded corners, the brightness range (from almost off to blindingly bright), and everything about it. I may miss the "shatterproof" screen from the Turbo 2, but this is a much nicer screen. Performance: smooth, fast, snappy. Has some RAM management issues, but Google announced an update to fix that in December 2018. Camera: Probably the reason most people will get this phone. I haven't been able to put it through the wringer yet, but it is pretty great. Night sight is some sort of sorcery. Top shot, Google lens, the wide angle selfie camera, and unlimited photo storage are all great features. This phone camera can almost compete with my Nikon DSLR... ALMOST. I'll always take a high quality DSLR over a phone for pictures. But having a camera like the Pixel 3 in your pocket all the time is pretty awesome. Other things: Android 9 Pie is really nice. I almost immediately got used to the "gesture" navigation and prefer it now. The speakers sound amazing. I'll still use my bluetooth speakers for listening to music around the house, but they make watching videos great. i haven't missed the headphone jack yet, and the included Pixel buds will probably be just fine for my needs. Finger print reader is in a very natural place, is very accurate and fast. I got my Pixel 3 for $200 off and it was well worth it. It's a great overall phone.

I spent way too long researching phones recently, but always kept coming back to the Pixel 3 as the one that would be my next. My hesitancy was over the numerous quality concerns/bugs that were reported all over the internet. So I figured I'd just weigh in to say I'm incredibly happy with this phone and so far haven't experienced anything that would make me regret my purchase. I've had the phone for a month and a half and perhaps the December and January updates fixed a lot of the problems that the people who bought on release were experiencing. I'm not sure, but seriously - I love this phone. It's as fast and nimble as any I've used, the camera delivers on expectations again and again, and the "pure" Android experience really is very satisfying. I'm coming from a Galaxy S7 and simply not having all those Samsung and carrier apps pre-installed does indeed make a difference. I thought I would miss having an SD card option and worried that 64 GB would not be enough. I was wrong. It's plenty of space (I've barely scratched 40%) and I don't have to deal with constantly moving apps back to the SD card every single time they're updated because I don't have space. My app drawer only has the apps I actually use and wanted in the first place. What a concept! I'll say this: my wife's S9 is a little wider and feels better in my hand than the Pixel 3. There's definitely more screen real estate on that one, as well. But neither thing would make me switch. The Pixel is easy to use one handed and fits in a pants pocket. Oh and this is my first phone without a headphone jack. I don't really miss it. Still seems unnecessary, but at least the Pixel comes with USB-C earbuds in the box and they're actually pretty cool. Google Assistant is baked right in, meaning you can listen to your notifications as they come in simply by pressing a button on the headphone cord. Neat. Last thing: wait for a sale. $800 or whatever they cost at full-price still seems ridiculous to me for just about ANY phone. But it's frequently on sale and at $500 I don't know what could possibly beat this phone.

The Google Pixel 3 is without a doubt the best phone I've ever owned! I love the size, the color on the screen is beautiful, takes super great pictures, is lightweight. I would suggest a good phone case to protect it. It is quite slick to hold. I really like the selection of notification sounds available. The speakers are good quality & their placement means better sound. The processor makes for quick response time & fluid movement between screens, apps & any function you choose. I have always owned Motorola phones but last year decided to try a Samsung S7 which after a few months i totally hated. The Android operating system is easy to figure out & get used to. The battery life is awesome, i get about a day & 1/2 out of it with a lot of texting/messaging & internet use although i do not use it for work much. The Pixel 3 is an excellent choice, you won't be disappointed !

I've had phone for over a year and it's one of my favorite I've ever owned. I strongly believe this is an 80% phone meaning it's designed to meet 80% of the market needs. Tech reviewers complained about ONLY 4GB ram, never needed more. They complained about ONLY having a 2915mAh battery, never needed more. I would say if you are one to need these specs, maybe look at other more expensive phones. Otherwise if you are looking for a phone that just works, is intuitive, and has many newer modern features like USB c, fast charging, wireless charging, beautiful display, and simple minimalist look, give this phone a hard look. Common complaints: Cost. These things are always on sale and worth the sale cost. At full MSRP, I agree it's not worth it over the other flagships. Not enough RAM. If you are gaming while watching YouTube and video editing, sorry this is not your phone. This phone is perfect for the 80% that just want to text, surf internet, check out YouTube or Facebook, etc. Battery life. I've had this thing for over a year. I hardly ever fast charge. In fact I use aftermarket wireless charger that takes hours to full charge. No issues. I get about 5-6 hrs of on screen time still mostly YouTube and internet over WiFi. Fast charger is very good for times where I over use. 20 mins will give me about 40% which is usually enough. Major benefits: Camera. Yes it's that good. The selfie wide angle is surprising useful and awesome. Not sure if Google still does this, but for a time we get unlimited Google photos storage at full resolution. If you value a good camera (one of the best in this price point) and no worries backup, this phone has it. Repairability. My wife has the XL. She broke her back glass. Went to you break I fix next day and it was repaired for under $100. This phone is very repairable which is not something people often think about. Screen replacement isn't much more. Sorry never broke my 3 yet but I'm sure they are similar. I've dropped it a few times on concrete and nothing. I have the Google case on it so maybe that helped. Stock Android. This was a welcome after having a Galaxy. Loved the specs on the Samsung but the bloatware is seriously out of control. Wife went from an iPhone since she was sick of apple support and loves the features she was missing. I can still go on but if you reading this considering this phone, you can't go wrong. If you are an average smartphone user looking for a solid reliable product that works well with Google services and has one of the best cameras with autosync to Google photos, this is your phone. I've had it over a year, and will probably have it 2 more years depending on the next round of pixels and deals.

I upgraded from the 1st Gen Pixel. The Good: Waterproof Camera is amazing Google assistant is awesome Fast, plenty of storage Great hardware Fantastic software Blazing fast Wireless charging The Bad: The battery doesn't last near as long as Google claims. No good options for cases yet. Even though it's waterproof I'd prefer to find a better case than the OtterBox. No aux port.

Switched from a Note 5 and was initially a little reluctant to give up the S-pen, stellar performance, and larger display for the smaller Pixel 3. I could have got the Pixel 3 XL, but I don't like the notch. Having used the Pixel 3 for about a month now I must say it's really a fun little phone. I've found the smaller size to be refreshing. It's not got as high of specs as many other high end phones out there, but performance has been great so far. Initial setup was straightforward. Make sure to install all the most recent updates. I did have one issue with the Google Feed after the last of the initial updates, but I just uninstalled the update for that app specifically and it worked just fine. The next time the app was updated everything continued to work fine. Battery life has been good. I'm not a gamer, nor do I regularly stream videos, but I do use the phone for work to make calls and send texts and emails. I also use the web and other apps at home. With that usage I typically only need to charge the phone two times a week. Pretty impressive to me. If the Pixel 3 will continue to perform this good for as long as my Note 5 did, and if Google delivers on the promised OS support, this phone may become my new favorite.

I upgraded to the PIxel 3 from the PIxel 1 XL. I won't comment about the camera since that's the main focus point of nearly every review out there, and I don't think I can say much that others haven't already said. :P I've only had the phone for about a week now, but so far these are the things - some very small things - that I am particularly liking since upgrading: The smaller form factor and overall premium build quality feeling: • Coming from the Pixel XL, the smaller size of the Pixel 3 is a fun change of scenery. The screen is still plenty large, and while I liked the larger Pixel XL just fine, I really like the compact-ness of the Pixel 3 and it feels great in the hand. The rounded screen edges: • Pixel 2 owners will already be familiar with the rounded screen, but the original Pixels had the sharp squared screens, so coming from that to the rounded-edge design of the Pixel 3 screens is neat, and I really like the way it looks. Software upgrades and differences: • Some of these, like the point above, were there for the Pixel 2s but not the original Pixels. For example, always-on screen mode is awesome. Call screening is super cool too, and I look forward to being able to try that out for myself more in the future. Pixel earbuds included in the box: • Small point here, but I think it's cool that the earbuds were included in the box with the PIxel 3s. They fit extremely well with the loop-earpiece design, and the integration with the assistant is something I'm looking forward to using more. -- I know that this is a fairly lopsided review lol, but I honestly am really enjoying it so far and don't have any gripes or complaints (yet). Of course, nothing is perfect, and I haven't had it for a terribly long time yet, but so far it's a solid upgrade from the Pixel 1 XL.