The smartphone comes in many sizes with features and exceptional performance. Each of them has distinct characteristics that suit the various preferences of tech buyers. For instance, Google Pixel 3 carries its torch as the best smartphone camera with a one-hand-friendly size. People choose to have an average-sized mobile phone to keep it in the pockets easily or not to add too much space in their bags.
At First Glance
Camera
Size is not what matters with Google Pixel 3. With its 12.2 MP camera, it competes with other smartphones with dual-lens cameras or fastest aperture. Its camera has a machine-learning software and consistency.
An upgrade to Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL can take pictures alongside the professional cameras. Unlike the latter, you can take pictures using Pixel 3 XL without continually changing lenses. The two front-facing 8MP cameras, with the second lens, is designed for wide-angle selfies, enabling you to get groups photos without cutting people out of the picture. It is the advantage took by Google Pixel 3. Cameras that can take selfie photos with more accuracy and quality are the satisfaction of smartphone users.
Like professional photographers, Google Pixel 3 provides better marginal images. The quality of the photo measured on how dramatically it can capture the picture.
Compared to iPhone XS and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 cameras, the image taken by Google Pixel 3 is more detailed, sharper, and a bit brighter photos. The 12.2 MP could reduce the noise and naturally sharpened the image. It is far from Huawei P20 Pro camera.
The camera software of Google Pixel 3 is powered in the Pixel Visual Core chip, which enables us to capture the Night Scenes and other low-light shots. Also, it eliminates the need for flash that can distort with low-light shots.
While lacking the telephoto lens, Google Pixel 3 has image stabilization and can capture larger 1.4-micron pixels. Its Super Res Zoom feature expands its ability to use software improving digital zoom.
Front Facing Camera
The front facing camera has 8 megapixel that is perfect for wide-angle selfies, which is the assurance of Google Pixel 3 to its buyers. They eliminate the problem with selfies before. It provides better high definition resolution and fewer noise images. The field of view varies from 75-79 degree of field of view.
Compared to LG V10 and LG V40 which pilot the broad selfie camera idea, Google Pixel 3 enhances this technology for better wide-angle photos. It increases the aperture at f/2.2 contributes to good lighting compared to the standard lens at f/1.8. It helps you capture everything in your background at any distance without additional cutting.
The capacity to shoot 4K video is a plus to each mobile gadget. Google Pixel 3 is somehow in the trend. It shoots 4K video with a mix of optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic software stabilization impressively. This feature set-asides the DJI Osmo 2 in this job. However, the 4K video has only 30 frames per second. It is not bad for a smartphone with 4K video capacity.
How does the Google Pixel 3 manage this?
Performance
Powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and 4GB of RAM, Google Pixel 3 is the most stable, fast-performing phone in 2018. However, other phones launched the same smartphones operating system but upgraded the RAM to 6GB and 8GB.
No slowdown was recorded during Google Pixel 3 review. Also, the speed test by Geekbench 4 benchmarking tests gives the Pixel 3 a multi-core score of 8,336, finishing behind the Samsung Galaxy S9. The performance situated in the 4GB of RAM that needs to upgrade in the future.
Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL is not a gaming phone though. However, this is a good deal for average smartphone users.
The Operating Systems in Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL is fused by Android 9.0 Pie, the latest Android OS in the market. The upgraded Android OS is fit for notched display that can be seen in the Samsung Galaxy series.
Look and Feel
The overall feel will be the same as with Google smartphone two-toned design that you can see at the back. At the top, it is finished with glass and the bottom is made of 80% matte material. The transition between the two textures is seamless.
The back cover has a finished of soft-touch glass material using Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It has the same strengthened glass that protects the front screen while sandwiching an aluminum frame that has a hybrid coating—that’s the only bit of metal you’ll find on the outside. It gives you a higher-quality look and feel. However, Google Pixel 3 has no upgrade and carries the same back cover.
Upgrades
By holding the Pixel 3 handset by one hand, you can operate it without needing two hands. It is the best reason to choose the Pixel 3 over the 3 XL. The screen size is big enough, yet the phone hand-feed is somewhat manageable. The ugly punch hole is avoided by Google Pixel 3 for the reason of a bit of distraction in the screen.
The Gorilla Glass 5 material in Google Pixel 3 is somewhat scratch proof. Also, it enables a better LTE connection and wireless charging. The aluminum-based casing is not an option by smartphone manufacturers because it has a relation in the dropout of LTE connection.
Like other smartphones, Google made the Pixel 3 with wireless charging feature. The Pixel Stand wireless charger has launched by Google for Pixel series handsets. It is compatible with Pixel 3 model. Therefore, you will not have a hard time looking for a charging station.
The edges of Google Pixel 3 are rounded, and the frame is less boxy than previous Google phones. This design is now trendy in the market, and we can see the same appearance on the iPhone. Google set aside the old fashioned design – silver bevel around the frame and rear fingerprint sensor. In a brief view, we can say that Google upgraded the Pixel 2 and come up with Pixel 3.
Screen Display
The beautiful 5.5-inch OLED screen pushes the opportunity of Pixel 3 for buyers’ choice. The entire thing measures 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9mm and weighs 148 grams. It has the same size, but the screen dimension is more prominent than Pixel 2.
The 18:9 aspect-ratios made the Google Pixel 3 more dashing rather than the previous 16:9 look. Also, the bezel is almost unnoticeable than the Pixel 2 oversized bezel. Google resolves the downsides of the last model pixel through its Pixel 3.
With the fantastic features of Pixel 3, how long can we use it for a day?
Battery Life
The Pixel 3 has a 2,915mAh battery. It is the least of what we can expect from a smaller Google Pixel serried handset. With conservative use, you can get all-day battery life from Pixel 3. Well, we can get it from other phones as long as we are not heavy smartphone users.
The battery life of Pixel 3 gets buyers a little confused. We are aware that while just using the camera of smartphones, the battery will be depleted and not last long for a day. Google may overlook this one.
However, with the Android 9 Pie software, it has adaptive battery settings that can manually set the applications’ limits to power consumption. Meaning, you can turn off or put in low setting the power consumption of the application you are not using for the meantime. It is a perk from Android 9 Pie software.
The Pixel 3 and 3XL can charge as quickly as a need because of the 18W charger capacity. Google sees to it that both Pixel 3 and 3 XL has the new glass back gives this feature the ability to charge with any Qi charger. The charging speed test reaches 80% battery capacity in 1 hour and 39 minutes using wireless charging.
Market Value
Google offers a good deal which has the performance like Samsung Galaxy S9 and the variations of colour like iPhone 5C.
You can own the Pixel 3 in three different colors—Just Black, Clearly White, and Not Pink. Are you looking for the mint colour? You may get it when you opt to buy the Clear White. It has the fresh Mint colour on the power button of Pixel 3.
Google is introducing the launching of Pixel 3 on October 18 in the US, and November 1 in the UK and Australia. Also, it came out in Canada, France, Germany, Japan, India, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, Spain, and Taiwan.
The price of Pixel 3 is about $799 (£739, AU$1,199) for the 64GB version. An upgrade to 128GB version costs about $899 (£839, AU$1,349) for the 128GB version. Lacking microSD slot on this phone recommends the buyers to choose the latter.
Our Insights
For average smartphone users, who are conservative in using their handsets, Google Pixel 3 is the best deal. It has a better option than its chief rival Samsung Galaxy S9. The screen of Pixel 3 is elegant, and the camera has a better definition than Galaxy S9 and OnePlus 6T.
You cannot entirely compare the Google Pixel 3 to iPhone XS. Both have different Operating System, and that rests the case.
Google Pixel 3 is a good buy smartphone. The price is considerate with the specifications and design. Google did not compromise the performance when they stretch the Pixel 2 close enough with the Galaxy S9.
In a nutshell, it is one of the ideal phones for tech buyers — no need for extra costs to get what you need on a mobile gadget. Also, you can use it all the time conveniently.
