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The Pixel 3 thread, featuring 'The Notch'

OldMrBrennan83

Jesus, that really is big.

Not far away from launch now anyway but it's pretty much out there already. The 4GB RAM and single camera have left lots of people underwhelmed but I'll trust them, for now, anyway.

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OldMrBrennan83

micks_address wrote: »

Just a quick update re memory. Been checking every so often during day and always seem to have about 750mb free

Sound, thanks for that. Good to know.
Never had an issue with my 2 and I've been running Pie since the second preview.

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

Speed/smoothness of use and camera. The pixel was really the only one that was going to fit the bill.

Just a quick update re memory. Been checking every so often during day and always seem to have about 750mb free

OldMrBrennan83

micks_address wrote: »

I've read about the photos not saving but not experienced it. Apparently it happens on some other Android phones to. What's your priorities when evaluating a phone?

Speed/smoothness of use and camera. The pixel was really the only one that was going to fit the bill.

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

Read a good few instances of poeple streaming spotify and if they start taking photos the memory shuts down spotify (streaming apps should never go from memory, that's what the permanent notification is for). Also, some photos not saving at all after being taken in certain scenarios but I don't know if they're memory issues.

Really though 4GB should be plenty better than what's shown in that video, that makes it look like it has feck all RAM, so it's good to get your experience of it too.

I've read about the photos not saving but not experienced it. Apparently it happens on some other Android phones to. What's your priorities when evaluating a phone?

OldMrBrennan83

micks_address wrote: »

Force closing? How do you mean? Haven't had anything shutdown unexpectedly.

Read a good few instances of poeple streaming spotify and if they start taking photos the memory shuts down spotify (streaming apps should never go from memory, that's what the permanent notification is for). Also, some photos not saving at all after being taken in certain scenarios but I don't know if they're memory issues.

Really though 4GB should be plenty better than what's shown in that video, that makes it look like it has feck all RAM, so it's good to get your experience of it too.

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

Have you had any of the force closing of spotify/pocketcasts/etc on the phone while playing something like I've seen reported too? There could also be a few dodgy handsets out there.

Tbh I'd rather try it for myself too, I'm just wary of Vodafone honoring the 14 days if I don't hand it straight back in the shop when I get it.

Force closing? How do you mean? Haven't had anything shutdown unexpectedly.

micks_address

Shn99 wrote: »

Would wait for one of the bigger channels to do a speed test, for all we know there could’ve been aload off apps running in the background on the P3.

I don't doubt that the one plus can hold more apps in memory. It's got twice the amount of memory. Some reviews have mentioned apps redrawing more on the pixel but is it a deal breaker in normal usage? Not for me

OldMrBrennan83

micks_address wrote: »

Just did the same test. Using chrome, dialler, messages, Viber, what's app, nest, Spotify. They all seemed to stay in memory and load up immediatly

Have you had any of the force closing of spotify/pocketcasts/etc on the phone while playing something like I've seen reported too? There could also be a few dodgy handsets out there.

Tbh I'd rather try it for myself too, I'm just wary of Vodafone honoring the 14 days if I don't hand it straight back in the shop when I get it.

Shn99

Would wait for one of the bigger channels to do a speed test, for all we know there could’ve been aload off apps running in the background on the P3.

OldMrBrennan83

Karla Ambitious Guppy wrote: »

You're some man for whining before you've even received the phone... Stay away from the internet.

I don't see much harm in being informed, plus it was also good of micksaddress to post his real world experience of the phone too. Sorry if I offended you/Google though.

micks_address

Karla Ambitious Guppy wrote: »

You're some man for whining before you've even received the phone...

Having owned two one plus they are incredibly quick and half the price of the pixel. The camera is nowhere near as good as Huawei or the pixel

nim1bdeh38l2cw

Patww79 wrote: »

After seeing this it's going to have to go back when it finally arrives. Really thought they would be able to optimise it after using the 2 for a year but that's awful compared to the Oneplus, 4GB should be fine but that looks like there's 2GB or less in it. Not a clue what I'm going to get instead though.

You're some man for whining before you've even received the phone... Stay away from the internet.

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

I don't have a one plus to compare but there's no way id say the 3xl is slow.. used to have one plus 5t and the camera and Google experience is in different league altogether on the pixel. Still if you want that perceived raw speed then one plus 6t will probably feel like it's faster.. the p20 pro looked slower than one plus as well. May be screen animation's rather than memory shortage..

Just did the same test. Using chrome, dialler, messages, Viber, what's app, nest, Spotify. They all seemed to stay in memory and load up immediatly

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

After seeing this it's going to have to go back when it finally arrives. Really thought they would be able to optimise it after using the 2 for a year but that's awful compared to the Oneplus, 4GB should be fine but that looks like there's 2GB or less in it. Not a clue what I'm going to get instead though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtOlQdUH6ME

I don't have a one plus to compare but there's no way id say the 3xl is slow.. used to have one plus 5t and the camera and Google experience is in different league altogether on the pixel. Still if you want that perceived raw speed then one plus 6t will probably feel like it's faster.. the p20 pro looked slower than one plus as well. May be screen animation's rather than memory shortage..

OldMrBrennan83

After seeing this it's going to have to go back when it finally arrives. Really thought they would be able to optimise it after using the 2 for a year but that's awful compared to the Oneplus, 4GB should be fine but that looks like there's 2GB or less in it. Not a clue what I'm going to get instead though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtOlQdUH6ME

sentient_6

I got the Pixel buds on their own from the store for the 2xl but I returned them. Couldn't find a fit that wasn't uncomfortable.

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

I'm using Google fabric case which is nice. The phone isn't slippy as has a Matt feel. I'll try the headphones in a bit and report back

Headphones are fine. No noise isolation at all though. I won't be using them as have Sony xm2 over ears so there's no comparison really. Found the pixels comfortable though and there's a good balance of bass and clarity.

SleetAndSnow

henke wrote: »

Going to get the small one. I'd take any issues seen on Reddit with a pinch of salt. Plenty of reviews say the small screen is fine. You will always get a vocal minority looking to find faults with things.

Aye yep, there was a strawpoll asking the %wise and the majority said 'screen is fine', just goes to show.

I think I just have screen anxiety over my 5 pixel 2 xl replacements :P .

henke

Going to get the small one. I'd take any issues seen on Reddit with a pinch of salt. Plenty of reviews say the small screen is fine. You will always get a vocal minority looking to find faults with things.

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

What are the USB C headphones like and is it slippy to hold?

I'm using Google fabric case which is nice. The phone isn't slippy as has a Matt feel. I'll try the headphones in a bit and report back

OldMrBrennan83

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

All over reddit

Just saw on twitter, Vodafone plans general sale 1st november

Hopefully they do the preorders then too and not stock the shelves first.

OldMrBrennan83

micks_address wrote: »

If anyone has questions re the pixel 3 XL happy to answer. So far no complaints here. Coming from p20 pro. So nice to have a clean UI and no pre installed crap on the phone

What are the USB C headphones like and is it slippy to hold?

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

Just put in my three SIM and worked straight away. No messages etc..happy days as was fearful of messing with unlock etc
Cheers,
Mick

If anyone has questions re the pixel 3 XL happy to answer. So far no complaints here. Coming from p20 pro. So nice to have a clean UI and no pre installed crap on the phone

SleetAndSnow

Patww79 wrote: »

Haven't heard of any issues but they've swapped this year and the big one is Samsung with the small being LG so it's very possible.

All over reddit

Just saw on twitter, Vodafone plans general sale 1st november

OldMrBrennan83

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Waiting for Vodafone to get display models in before I decide. Lots of issues regarding the screen again but the small pixel this time.. the one I was planning on getting

Haven't heard of any issues but they've swapped this year and the big one is Samsung with the small being LG so it's very possible.

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

Screen on the xl is lovely.. I've no issues with the notch. Don't notice after while... Haven't had chance to put my sim in yet but I'd say it's fine. Apparently it was only best buy purchases that were locked

Just put in my three SIM and worked straight away. No messages etc..happy days as was fearful of messing with unlock etc
Cheers,
Mick

micks_address

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Waiting for Vodafone to get display models in before I decide. Lots of issues regarding the screen again but the small pixel this time.. the one I was planning on getting

Screen on the xl is lovely.. I've no issues with the notch. Don't notice after while... Haven't had chance to put my sim in yet but I'd say it's fine. Apparently it was only best buy purchases that were locked

SleetAndSnow

Waiting for Vodafone to get display models in before I decide. Lots of issues regarding the screen again but the small pixel this time.. the one I was planning on getting

OldMrBrennan83

Anyone got any indication at all of when Vodafone will ship? If the UK are getting it first I'll just drive up to Newry.

micks_address

Yeah that was me. I bought the 3xl on Verizon today 128gb black. Had to activate a 30 dollar pre paid SIM and I'm using that till I get home later today. They said I should get message re unlocking and if I don't to contact Verizon online support. Fingers crossed. Lovely phone so far but haven't had much opportunity to play with it yet. Will update the thread tomorrow re unlock situation. Got the navy Google case and Verizon tempered glass. I may replace the tempered glass as it's not Great. Some ghosting around the edges but it's fine for now.
Thanks Mick