The Official Google Pixel 3 Thread

FishLicker · 11 Nov 2018 at 14:42

I actually find it somewhat hard to tell whether an app is reloading or not on my Pixel 2XL; I mean, its noticeable, but only just, and the difference in time switching app seems somewhat unimportant given how small it is.

These speed tests prove a point of sorts, but they’re not real world usage by any stretch of the imagination. I never have to wait long for things to happen 99% of the time.

_Jimlad_ · 11 Nov 2018 at 16:08

Exactly. I did not notice on my xl2 or the xl3. It's all very well these new Samsung's and such coming out being quick out the box but realistically they wont experience much more in changes where as the pixel will receive many a update and tweak not to mention a couple of incarnations of android as it drops .

kona786 · 11 Nov 2018 at 17:21

The amount of RAM has little to do with LAG, especially 4GB. That's enough for the system to run smoothly otherwise it woukd chug out of the box.

Its more about keeping apps I'm memory.

Speed is more a factor of storage speed, ram speed and cpu speed. Edit - and especially well tuned software.

lmfy2k · 11 Nov 2018 at 20:01

@kona786 you got your 3XL yet?

kona786 · 11 Nov 2018 at 20:43

lmfy2k said:
@kona786 you got your 3XL yet?

Went for the regular 3 on the end. Its on ore order with EE and no delivery days as of yet. Hoping for it to arrive in a week or 2.

Oggie · 11 Nov 2018 at 20:45

Well having given up on Google support online chat I gave them a call Saturday morning, they were actually really helpful and I have a replacement being shipped for delivery tomorrow.

lmfy2k · 11 Nov 2018 at 20:47

Flossy on deck, got his review up of the Pixel 3

55mins

https://youtu.be/Q81XLQAytow

Simps · 11 Nov 2018 at 21:43

lmfy2k said:
Flossy on deck, got his review up of the Pixel 3

55mins

https://youtu.be/Q81XLQAytow

Not seen him before. Love how he tells you how it is right at the start and then goes into more detail. Good video cheers.

Atari · 12 Nov 2018 at 10:25

I think I've got a WiFi issue with my 3XL, I've noticed it disconnects and reconnects every few minutes.

Edit: Nope, seems to be my home Sky WiFi, it's connected solidly to my work one.

glenimp617 · 12 Nov 2018 at 11:50

Atari said:
I think I've got a WiFi issue with my 3XL, I've noticed it disconnects and reconnects every few minutes.

Edit: Nope, seems to be my home Sky WiFi, it's connected solidly to my work one.

My Now TV router used to do that....it was such a pain! Bought the google wifi router twin pack and everything was much better.
That routers are terrible.

opethdisciple · 12 Nov 2018 at 23:09

I've had this phone for a week now.

It's nice and every thing, but £740? No way.

Device should be around £500 tops.

Nothing special really. and FULL of bugs at the moment.

I've had my flash go off when receiving a WhatsApp!

glenimp617 · 13 Nov 2018 at 09:14

I'm going to cancel my pre-order and wait to see what black friday brings

benparker · 13 Nov 2018 at 09:34

There's nothing really going for the Pixel 3 apart from the camera. Speakers are naff and video recording ain't great. Few months down the line, I wouldn't be surprised to see it lag.

FishLicker · 13 Nov 2018 at 09:52

opethdisciple said:
I've had this phone for a week now.

It's nice and every thing, but £740? No way.

Device should be around £500 tops.

Nothing special really. and FULL of bugs at the moment.

I've had my flash go off when receiving a WhatsApp!

Yeah same for my 2xl as well. £800 - well I'm certainly glad I didn't pay that. A year down the line and still getting weird bugs. Not sure I'll be getting another pixel unless next year's is massively improved, and even then with the likes of OnePlus undercutting the pixel by hundreds of pounds I'd have to give it some serious consideration.

glenimp617 · 13 Nov 2018 at 10:28

I'm wondering if an iphone with google apps is the way forward?

Scottland · 13 Nov 2018 at 11:31

TheOracle said:
I'm wondering if an iphone with google apps is the way forward?

Can't set Chrome, Maps, Gmail as default. Google Photo's doesn't backup properly

glenimp617 · 13 Nov 2018 at 12:08

Scottland said:
Can't set Chrome, Maps, Gmail as default. Google Photo's doesn't backup properly

That could be a pain

_Jimlad_ · 13 Nov 2018 at 15:57

benparker said:
There's nothing really going for the Pixel 3 apart from the camera. Speakers are naff and video recording ain't great. Few months down the line, I wouldn't be surprised to see it lag.

Depends what you come from what you can afford. The speakers are better than the xl2 and and the video recording is also better. Sure might be better options to suit your budget, I got the xl3 on EE with 60gig of data which is awesome as I can teather of it and have it as backup Iinternet when virgin goes down. With my discount it a 45 a month which is fine for me .

Lmg80 · 13 Nov 2018 at 16:11

_Jimlad_ said:
Depends what you come from what you can afford. The speakers are better than the xl2 and and the video recording is also better. Sure might be better options to suit your budget, I got the xl3 on EE with 60gig of data which is awesome as I can teather of it and have it as backup Iinternet when virgin goes down. With my discount it a 45 a month which is fine for me .

How much upfront?

_Jimlad_ · 13 Nov 2018 at 17:40

Lmg80 said:
How much upfront?

£20

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