In 2018, Google continued to divide and expand the line of "reference" (according to the company) Pixel smartphones. If the usual 5.5-inch Pixel 3 looked traditional, the 6.3-inch Pixel 3 XL stands out again due to the frameless design and a massive cutout for the camera and speakers at the top of the display. And from the side of the back cover made of metal and glass, they cannot be distinguished.

Many experts agree that this time Google has caught God by the beard and made, if not an perfect smartphone, then something extremely close to this status. Google Pixel 3 turned out to be a powerful and modern device with a serious filling, an optimal screen size (5.5", oldfags are delighted) and a traditionally chic camera, which was not praised only by the blind.

At the same time, he got rid of almost all the sores of the second generation: the battery life increased, fast and wireless charging appeared, and the selfie camera got a second object. At the same time, Google has not yet thought of removing the fingerprint scanner from it, like the Pixel 4. Clean Android with timely updates is a paradise for those who do not like third—party firmware with a bunch of ads. Well, the Pixel 3 single camera with smart algorithms, photosensitive object, HDR+ support and the famous night mode immediately after the release received an impressive 103 points from the specialists from DxOMark, giving an identical result with the iPhone XR.

In addition to the classic "pixel" and "pixel-phablet", the line includes two duplicate smartphones with the letter "a" in the name, a simplified hardware base and affordable price tags. To reduce the cost of these devices, Google has simplified the filling and replaced the metal in the body structure with polycarbonate. However, this did not prevent them from retaining their well-recognized design, responsiveness of the shell and flagship cameras.