Google Pixel 3 XL

Google Pixel 3 XL

The best camera on a big-screen smartphone available

Building on the success of the popular Pixel series from Google, the latest flagship from the inventors of Android packs quite the punch. The Google Pixel 3 XL is a powerful, pretty and potent companion for everyday users and power users alike. With a strong notched design, the 6.3-inch AMOLED display on the phone’s face is excellent for watching videos, gaming and viewing photos – rich, vibrant, bright and contrasting.

The all-glass back design of the handset enables the Google Pixel 3 XL to wirelessly charge with the appropriate charger, and is cool and sleek to touch and look at. Just like its smaller sibling, the Pixel 3 XL has the best camera you can get on a smartphone right now, thanks to its AI smarts and clever optimisation. With the wealth of knowledge at Google’s disposal, its established a system that expertly processes your images and turns them into artwork, so despite the hardware not featuring dual lenses or anything cutting-edge, the software aspect makes your shots marvelous.

If you’re looking for a larger-screened Android, then the Google Pixel 3 Xl is tough not to recommend. Its stock Android experience is clean, optimised and smooth, so that you won’t be worrying about sluggish everyday use, and given its tie-in with the company behind the operating system itself, you’ll be sure to be first in line for any Android updates that roll around. While the Pixel 3 is excellent for those that want a discrete unit in their pocket, the Pixel 3 XL is perfect for those wanting a bigger display for their media and a longer battery life.

Score: 4.5/5

Verdict: With excellent battery life, a gorgeous 6.3-inch display and the best camera on a smartphone to date, the Google Pixel 3 XL is a real winner in the world of smartphones and sure to be a raging success.