Google Pixel 3 XL

• Pros
• • A stunning always-on display
  • Still the best camera around
  • Flagship internals ensure smooth performance
  • A powerful battery with wireless charging support
• Cons
• • The deep-and-wide notch is hard to ignore
  • The software is riddled with bugs
  • 4GB RAM might pose problems in long-term use
  • Steep pricing

• Verdict

So where does that leave us? I wish the answer was binary. Don`t get me wrong, I want to love the Pixel 3 XL, considering I used the first-gen Pixel as my daily driver and always considered the Pixel 2 XL as the phone to beat when it comes to cameras and software fluidity (though the device had serious issues with regards to the display). However, Rs 83,000 for Google`s latest is a huge ask, especially when you take into account the rivals. It`s also hard to justify more than 10 percent jump in price, sin... Read Full Verdict  

So where does that leave us? I wish the answer was binary. Don`t get me wrong, I want to love the Pixel 3 XL, considering I used the first-gen Pixel as my daily driver and always considered the Pixel 2 XL as the phone to beat when it comes to cameras and software fluidity (though the device had serious issues with regards to the display). However, Rs 83,000 for Google`s latest is a huge ask, especially when you take into account the rivals. It`s also hard to justify more than 10 percent jump in price, since the Pixel 2 XL started at Rs 73,000 and its successor is an iterative upgrade.Everything considered, if you absolutely need a no-nonsense smartphone with the best shooter that can serve your needs in all sorts of situations, then the smaller sibling, the Google Pixel 3 could make better sense, as it offers everything the Pixel 3 XL brings. And in theory, you could even go with the Pixel 2 XL as it`s available around Rs 45,000 now, and you won`t be missing out on much. For most others, the Samsung Galaxy Note9 could prove to be a more practical buy, since it comes across as a more well-rounded option. And then there are the new Apple iPhones to consider too, though that involves making a choice of ecosystem. It`s a tricky choice to make, especially given the outlay involved.All said and done, if you do choose to spend the kind of money Google wants you to on a brand-new Pixel 3 XL, you`ll be rewarded with a phone that delivers the best photos in almost all conditions, works well as a daily driver, and most importantly, adapts and learns over time... keeping you on the cutting edge of smartphone tech, at least till the time the Pixel 4 appears.