Google Pixel 3 XL, unlocked, Clearly White, 128 GB, UK

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With a two tone design with shiny glass at the top blended into matte glass on the lower, and a smooth gorilla glass front, combined together with an aluminium frame, the Google 3 XL looks unique and premium. The slightly curved edges make it fit perfectly in the hand, even in the larger size. It is also durable with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and rear, so you have more protection from drops and smashes.

The Pixel 3's rear camera is capable of recording 4K video at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps. In both cases, video is smooth and stable, buoyed by a mix of optical and electronic image stabilization. We found video to be smooth, with minimal jittering or frame drops. Software and AIThankfully there are no such issues with the 6.3-inch OLED panel here. In fact, I would happily put this alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and iPhone XS Max as one of the best mobile displays out there. The front set of cameras consist of a pair of 8MP standard and wide-angle sensors. The latter can snap with a 97-degree field of view, giving you a wider sense of your surroundings when taking a selfie. The sensors are sharp and accurate when it comes to color reproduction and skin tones. Most interestingly, while it appears to have barrel distortion in the viewfinder, with post-processing the effect is removed, minimizing the distinctive fish-eye effect we normally see on wide-angle cameras.

For gaming, the larger XL display helps to make your games stand out and appear bright and lifelike. Snapdragon 845 gives a speedy performance, and the stereo speaker helps games come to live, so much so that you may struggle to keep your eyes away. Google Assistant will step in and transcribe the call in real time, so you can decide whether it's worth answering. I tested this feature by calling the Pixel 3 from my iPhone XS. With a tap of the button at the top of the display, I selected Screen Call and Google Assistant got to work, introducing herself and then taking down every word as I spoke.This phone has outstanding camera capabilities with the Google Visual Core chip making every photo captured look fantastic. It has a 12.2MP rear camera with dual LED flash and auto HDR, as well as a dual lens 8MP selfie camera. This as well as 4K video recording and multiple photo enhancing modes and features. The Google Pixel 3 XL ends up being the best option for people who want photos as flawless as they come on a smartphone, and are already used to a wielding sizable handset. It’s hard to downsize, even if the tighter dimensions of the 5.5-inch Pixel 3 are a better fit for most people.

The Pixel 3 XL is essentially the same handset as the Pixel 3, so see our review of that phone for specifics related to hardware and software performance. Here we're going to discuss what's different between the two phones and why that matters.

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In the XL size, the display of the Google Pixel 3 XL is top tier. In a 6.3 inch size, it has a rich, sharp and colourful display that makes whatever you are viewing stand out on the screen. The screen has P-OLED technology, with QHD+ resolution, and HDR support, and with a 83% screen to body ratio, this display feels nearly infinity-like.