Google Pixel 3 XL Review: The Shadow of the Notch!

The Google Pixel 3 XL review opens by establishing the device as a flagship with refined hardware that improves on the Pixel 2 in almost every external aspect. Marques Brownlee notes the welcome IP68 water resistance, wireless charging, and the soft touch feel of the two-tone glass back, while also acknowledging durability caveats such as visible micro-scratches on the soft-touch portion. He highlights the physical design choices, the tactile buttons, the optimized USB-C port aesthetics, and the omission of a headphone jack, all framed around the broader theme of a premium, camera-centric phone. The discussion moves to the display and front-facing hardware, detailing the Samsung-built OLED panels, the 5.5 inch on the Pixel 3 and 6.3 inch on the Pixel 3 XL, and the dual front cameras along with stereo speakers. The segment ends with a candid note on Android gestures, performance, and software polish, emphasizing the Pixel’s strength in software tuning and smart features like Google Lens, Now Playing, and Call Screen that differentiate it from competitors.

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