Google Pixel 3 XL

Fantastic, colourful display ; The best camera on any phone ; Slick version of Android ; Much-improved design over the Pixel 2 XL

Scratches easily ; Some software bugs with the notch ; Battery life not as good as similarly sized rivals

A stunning camera makes this one of the smartphones to beat in 2018.

Brilliant display ; Powerful cameras ; Premium build ; Capable performance ; Clever Assistant features ; Cheaper than the competition

Not all software ready at launch

With the Pixel 3 and 3 XL, it doesn't feel like Google has made great leaps on hardware, nor is it making as big a splash as it did with last year's cameras. But it's definitely built a solid foundation for its software to shine on.

Best camera phone we’ve tested Great 6.3-inch OLED display Solid battery life

The notch is hard to ignore Not one-hand friendly as Pixel 3 No microSD or headphone jack

The Google Pixel 3 XL is the best big-screened camera phone you can buy today, one that’s able to capture stunning photos that your friends won’t believe came from a smartphone. You’ll have to be okay with its prominent at the top of the 6.3-inch...

Google aces the camera again ; Screen is big and beautiful ; Pixel Android and speedy updates

Did you notice that notch? ; Battery life is unspectacular ; No in-screen fingerprint reader

The best Android experience ; Excellent OLED screen ; Superb camera

Average audio quality ; No 3.5mm jack

It may not be a step change in performance, but this is an excellent Android phone nonetheless

Radically improved screen ; Loud, clear front-facing speakers ; Excellent camera and wide angle selfie cam

Doofy notch ; Easily scratched rear finish ; Limited availability from US carriers and internationally

But if you want the best Android experience and the best camera you can get on a phone today, the Pixel 3 is it.

Incredibly fast and responsive. ; AI calling features are simply mind-blowing. ; The camera takes incredible pics even with lackluster hardware. ; Display is fantastic and a massive improvement over the 2 XL.

The notch is distracting and the design is bland. ; Camera could be even better with a dual lens. ; Battery life is just OK.

You need to ask yourself three questions before deciding to spend $899 or $999 on a the Pixel 3 XL:

sturdy and stable case ; good cameras ; numerous LTE bands ; exclusive software features ; plenty of accessories ; colour accurate display ; no throttling under sustained load ; impressive speakers ; decent battery life

no face unlock ; some modern video features are missing ; expensive ; large notch ; mediocre call quality for a flagship ; inaccurate GPS

If you do not like notches, you can stop reading now. The Google Pixel 3 XL has a huge notch, which is already a step behind some of its competitors that have less obtrusive notches, in-screen fingerprint sensors and even a slide-out front-facing...

Incredible photography ; Slick software

Kinda boring hardware ; Less battery life than the competition

The Pixel 3 XL will sate your hunger for a clean and modern smartphone experience with solid hardware, exceptional software and little fat to speak of.