

It’s all just wasted space, for the most part.Īdding to the embarrassment, the Pixel 3 XL also features a noticeable lower bezel, or chin.

#Pixel 3 just cause 4 android#
This required Google to make some weird design choices in software, so that the Android status bar (at the top) isn’t just cut in half and lacking any usable space, but it’s also twice as tall as on any other phone. It comes in three colors-Clearly White, Just Black, and Not Pink-the latter of which is absolutely not pink it’s more of a tan and I like it quite a bit.įrom the front, however, the Pixel 3 XL is a buck-toothed monstrosity thanks to its comically large notch, which is about twice as tall the notch on any other smartphone. Which is a shame, really, because the Pixel 3 XL is a pretty handset from the rear, and has minimalist good looks. And that means it is less durable than previous Pixels, and especially prone to cracking. But the back is now all-glass, instead of aluminum, to belatedly enable wireless charging.

The Pixel 3 XL visually resembles previous Pixel handsets, with the same dual panel design on the rear. The good news? The Pixel 3 XL is often on sale, though I’ve never seen it as low as when I purchased it during the Google Fi half-off anniversary sale. And Google is now selling a less expensive Pixel 3a XL that fixes many of the issues with this handset. There are more modern flagships since the release of the newer-generation Snapdragon 855. So I’ll be brief: You should only consider purchasing Google’s current flagship right now if you can get it at a significant discount. This is an awkward time to review the Google Pixel 3 XL, I know.
