After agonizing for months about which phone to buy, I chose to upgrade from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge to a Pixel 3 toward the end of November 2019. I read and watched every possible review on the Pixel 3 and 4 and nearly went with a 4, but realized the Pixel 3 had everything I was looking for in a phone (and more) for a much better price than the 4.
The following are a few things I prioritize in a phone and I hope hearing my experience will help you make your decision.
1. Obviously the camera is absolutely amazing. Pictures come out exactly how things look in real life, if not better. I've taken tons of photos since having this phone and love how pictures come out, even before editing them.
2. Battery life was a big concern of mine prior to buying the phone. Everything I read or saw online told me it was horrendous, but for me it works beautifully. I use my phone for the necessities and listen to music/podcasts for about an hour or two total throughout the day between YouTube, Pandora, and Spotify. I usually have about 10-20% left at the end of the night, and there are days I start at 5 AM. With that being said, I've realized battery life is extremely subjective based on how often you use your phone. For me, a non-heavy user, this phone works perfectly.
3. Processing speed is actually quite nice on this phone. Sure it doesn't have a 90 Hz display but how much does that affect my quality of life? Absolutely none. In fact, my quality of life is probably better not having it because it doesn't drain my battery. This is a pretty fast phone despite what people said about it "only" having a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. I never find it lagging even with multiple apps open, although I don't play any games on my phone. It's very fast for the average user in my opinion.
4. Screen brightness has not been an issue at all for me. Many reviews told me the screen doesn't
get bright enough, but it's pretty amazing and sometimes even too bright. The reviews I read typically showed the Pixel 3 side by side with another, brighter phone.. but how often do I use two phones simultaneously side by side? Never. So those comparisons are for comparison sake only and in real world use, the Pixel 3 has a beautiful display that is plenty bright.
5. Other things that made me go with this over other phones on the market at the time (iPhone 11 Pro, Pixel 4, Samsung Galaxy S10 or Note 10, OnePlus 7 Pro) were the fingerprint scanner on the back, the ability to save over 2 years (through January 2022) worth of original quality photos onto Google photos for free, the ability to seamlessly use Google software on my phone (drive, photos, Chrome, etc.), the customizability (from home screen to developer options), strong haptic feedback, and definitely price (got this for around $450 new).
Since having it, I absolutely love it and don't see myself switching from Pixel to another brand for my next phone.. but that's hopefully several years from now so we'll see what happens. For now and for the next several years, I'm going to enjoy my Pixel 3 and all it has to offer.
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Capture the perfect shot every time, get things done with the Google Assistant*, enjoy an all-day battery**, and more.
*Requires an Internet connection. **Approximate battery life based on a mix of talk, data, standby and use of other features, with always on display off and mobile hotspot off. An active display or data usage will decrease battery life. Actual results may vary.
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Defy darkness with Night SightLife’s best moments aren’t always perfectly lit. Night Sight allows you to capture the detail and color you want, even in the dark. No flash required. |
The joy of missing out.Disconnect from your phone when and where you want with Digital Wellbeing. It lets you focus on time with family and friends by setting timers on apps and turning off visual notifications. Use the wind down mode to turn the screen to gray scale and get ready for a good night's sleep. |
Charges fast. Lasts longPixel 3 comes with a battery that charges fast and wirelessly, and lasts all day. It's even smart enough to limit battery usage for the apps you don't use often to keep you going longer.* *Approximate battery life based on a mix of talk, data, standby and use of other features, with always on display off and mobile hotspot off. An active display or data usage will decrease battery life. Wired charging: rates are based on use of the included charger. Wireless charging: Up to 10 W with Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL charging with Pixel Stand (sold separately). Actual results may vary. |
Google Pixel Stand.*Use one-touch shortcuts, or just your voice to check your schedule and commute time, adjust the temperature and turn off the lights. *Pixel Stand sold separately. |
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Unlimited storage.Get everyone in the picture with Group Selfies—no selfie stick required. Snap portraits like a pro with Portrait Mode. Capture smiles, not blinks, for a great photo every time. And save all your favorite moments with free, unlimited photo storage.* *Free unlimited online original-quality storage for all photos and videos uploaded to Google Photos from Pixel 3 through 1/31/2022. Photos and videos uploaded before 1/31/2022 will remain free at original-quality. Requires Google Account. Data rates may apply. g.co/help/photostorage |
Your Google Assistant.Get help from the Google Assistant: reserve a table at your favorite restaurant, buy tickets, get commute times, weather info, and more—all with a simple squeeze, or just by using your voice.* *Requires internet connection. |
Avoid unwanted calls.Screen spam, scams, and other nuisance calls. Get real-time transcription and block unwanted callers so you’ll never hear from them again. |
Make your world come to life.Search what you see with Google Lens* to look up clothing and home decor, copy and translate text, and identify landmarks, plants, and animals. Playground lets you add fun animated stickers of things like animals and superheroes to your photos and videos. *For available Google Lens languages go to g.co/help/lens. Requires Internet connection. |
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| display size | 5.5 inches | 5.6 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.3 inches | 5.8 inches |
| memory capacity | 4 GB | 64 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 128 GB |
| model name | Google Pixel 3 | Pixel 3a | Moto G 5G (2023) | Google Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 4a |
| operating system | Android, Chrome OS | Android, Chrome OS | Android 13.0 | Android, Chrome OS | Android |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, USB Type C, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
| display type | OLED | LED | LCD | OLED | OLED |
| service provider | fully unlocked | Wireless | — | — | unlocked |
| battery average life | 15 hours | 7 hours | — | — | 24 hours |
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I am so happy to finally have a replacement phone that works. Verizon sent me 3 replacement refurbished Google 3's that all had issues & wouldn't work properly. Then they sent me a Google 6 & that only turned on & off constantly. I crossed my fingers that this phone on Amazon was legit & it was. No issues on set up and it is brand new, not refurbished. I am sooooo happy to have a working phone with no issues. Thank you so much.
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Great deal!
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