Google Pixel 3 XL, 64GB, White, SIM Free

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But the new display is superior to its predecessor in terms of refresh rate, which has been bumped up to 90Hz. When you put the phone on the stand with the screen off it launches Google Assistant mode, which either lights an ambient display with time, date and notifications like normal, with an added Google Assistant box at the bottom, or displays a selection of your Google Photos. rear-facing lens is the primary reason to consider this Android Pie-packing handset, and the two front-facing cameras – the extra lens helps for group selfies – are the second and third reasons. If you recently opened up your phone for a repair, view the Google Pixel Screen Replacement guides to get the full instructions on removing and reattaching the screen components. Ensure that your phone is plugged into a working outlet and that the brick/cable setup are outputting power.

Night Light will reduce your screen’s blue light emissions after sunset (or at any time you want it on) and once Wind Down starts your screen will turn to grayscale to remind you it’s almost time for bed. When I went out to shoot a ton of photos, with the screen brightness set at 100 percent and the camera app open frequently, I barely scraped by with three and a half hours. The latter handsets improve on a few of the features of the Pixel 3 XL, with an extra camera, newer chipset and bigger battery, so it's worth considering if you're looking for a new smartphone.

You can also set it to dimly light the screen and show notifications when it detects motion, which might be the most useful application of the tech, but it’s not much of a feature. The Pixel 3 camera on the back remains a solo shooter, but this year there are two cameras on the front. It’s tempting to leave this on all the time but bear in mind that Motion photos will take up more space than regular photos. bigger on the diagonal than the Pixel 2 XL, the Pixel 3 XL has essentially only gained a status-bar’s height on the screen compared with last year’s phone.

Charging is fast via the included USB-C cable, and via the Pixel Stand wireless charger, but limited to only 5W via current third-party wireless chargers.

Aesthetic debates aside, it’s important to note that because the notch is so tall it takes up a big chunk of the screen at the top, with the area either side exclusively being used for the status bar. Both Pixel 3s have an improved water-resistance rating at IP68, bringing them up to par with the rest of the flagship crop.

His current beat explores how our on-the-go existence is affected by new gadgets, carrier coverage expansions, and corporate strategy shifts. Even though Google has made strides to speed up Android version adoption with its Android One program, it still takes months (if not the better part of a year) before many phones get the update. If you recently dropped your phone or performed a repair, a physical disconnect of the screen assembly cable from the motherboard is a possibility.But oh, what photos they are – combined with the Super Res Zoom introduced in the Pixel 3, zoomed-in photos are much crisper.