And, well, it has and hasn't. The Pixel 3 is but an incremental upgrade compared to the Pixel 2, a rather well-received handset, albeit one with a rather dated design. At the same time having the phone slipped into our hands we can't help but feel that warm 'oooh, this is nice' feeling all over...

The Pixel 3 doesn't stand out in any specific areas - and lags behind in one or two - but what it does do is bring together all of its functions to form a whole that feels genuinely smart, deploying clever AI and software tweaks to create something that's genuinely useful.

Outstanding camera; Incredibly smart AI features; Gorgeous design

Disappointing battery life; Not the fastest

Google has announced the latest models in its Pixel range of smartphones: the

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are a showcase for what Google does best - deliver a very unique software experience using standard hardware. There are some custom chips thrown in this year for added security but overall, the new phones aren't technically very different from Android phones, some of which...

The Google Pixel 3 is a great phone but more than that, it is a way for the company to showcase its software prowess. In many ways, it is easy to see hardware limits as challenges for the company. 4GB of RAM too less Nah, we'll show you what optimization can do. Or perhaps the battery

The Google Pixel 3 can shoot incredible photos and videos, plus they leverage some pretty amazing AI and machine learning feature. Some of them you'll use. Some you won't.

The Google and Pixel 3 XL are strong follow-ups to last year's . Upon Google's initial announcement, the specifications and features of these phones didn't seem terribly impressive, in light of competing flagships based on the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.

Great Design; Awesome Camera; Strong Performance; Clean; Android Pie

No Expandable Storage; Big Notch On The XL; New Navigation Elements May Take Getting Used To

The Google Pixel 3 has fast performance, excellent camera capabilities, and useful AI functionality that goes beyond what we're seeing in other Android flagships. It's $100 less than the larger Pixel 3 XL, doesn't have the distracting screen notch, and shares nearly all the same hardware and...

Compact; Fast performance; Beautiful OLED screen; Sharp front and rear camera with impressive low-light, zoom, and bokeh capabilities; Useful Google Assistant functionality; Highly optimized software with guaranteed updates

No headphone jack or memory card slot

Lovers of small Android phones rejoice, Google has answered your prayers with the Pixel 3. For the first time in years, you no longer have to make the choice between comfort and performance. The Pixel 3 ($799.99 for 64GB or $899.99 for 128GB) has the same top-of-line specs and features as its larger sibling, the Pixel 3 XL, including excellent camera performance and some very cool new functionality like call screening and automated travel booking (once Google Duplex is released). If you want a pure, AI-driven Google experience in a one-handed form factor, the Pixel 3 is the phone to buy and our Editors' Choice. Design and Features Google is going for a more modern look for the Pixel 3. The entire back is glass, but most of it uses a proprietary matte finish while the top is left glossy. The front is protected by a pane of Gorilla Glass 5. Color options include black, white, and a very light pink that Google calls "Not Pink." The bezels have been slimmed down from the Pixel 2 and ...

The Google Pixel 3 is the best small Android phone you can buy with the latest specs, impressive camera capabilities, and genuinely innovative AI features.

Compact; Fast performance; Beautiful OLED screen; Sharp front and rear camera with impressive low-light, zoom, and bokeh capabilities; Useful Google Assistant functionality; Highly optimized software with guaranteed updates

No headphone jack or memory card slot

The hounding influx of new smartphones, slipping into the market every other day, can be tiring but there are select smartphones that cut through this noise and still manage to keep you raring and interested.

Scratch-resistant glass design; IP68 rating; Striking display rated among best by DisplayMate; Mind-blowing and unbeatable camera; Wide-angle selfies; AR characters and Google Lens built into the camera app; Front-facing stereo speakers; Wireless charging and Pixel Stand support; MIMO Wi-Fi

Lacking RAM; 4K video capped to 30fps; Poor notch optimization in YouTube; Disabling the Notch is unnecessarily complicated; Inability to disable navigation gestures