Display
5.5 ''
Pixel Density
439 ppi
Relativized ⓘⓘ Pixel Density relativized to 6 inch for better comparison
402 ppi
Display Technology
AMOLED
Weight
148 g
Resolution
1080 x 2160 px
Released
2018-11
Google Pixel 3 – Google’s new flagship, in contrast to the larger model (Pixel 3 XL) has no Notch. Positive for many people. Otherwise small updates, no dual camera, but still extremely good photos. What makes Google Pixel 3 so special? Is it good for VR?
As with the Google Pixel 3, the Google Pixel 3 is again a relatively small hardware update. It has been brought back to the current state of things, which is by no means negative. The only thing Google does not follow is the number of camera lenses. Google sticks to a lens and wants to rely on artificial intelligence instead of hardware solutions.
Check out the Google Pixel 3 review by GMSArena:
The first Google Pixel were all pleased that Google finally brings a smartphone on the market, where really the hardware and software comes from a single source. Nevertheless, one wonders whether the look of the smartphone, whether the design was saved.
The positive is definitely that the pure Android system is used and you are supplied with updates for a very long time. Otherwise, the Google Pixel 3 has a feature. which does not quite match the top models of the competition (Snapdragon 845, 4 GB Ram).
Improved display at Google Pixel 3
The display of the Google Pixel 3 is superior to the Pixel 2. The contents are very good to see on the P-OLED display in the sunlight, thanks to the high display brightness. The colors are also strong and rich in contrast. A shortcoming, however, is again the pixel density, which is only about 443 ppi. The Pixel 3 has no notch compared to the Pixel 3 XL, but relatively large display margins at the top and bottom, where the stereo speakers can be found. Why Google delivers here again a pixel density of only 443 ppi, is very questionable, because they rely on VR.
Google Pixel 3 and VR?
Since Google has proven to be VR with Google Cardboard, Google Daydream and Google Daydream View, this question is actually superfluous, actually. As mentioned earlier, the pixel density of the Google Pixel 3 is again below 450 ppi and could have been slightly higher. As you can see on our Cardboard Smartphone Leaderboard (The Best VR Smartphones (Cardboard)), the competition also has no problems with higher pixel densities. The Pixel 3 XL looks a little better. Therefore, VR junkies should consider whether they prefer to grab the Pixel 3 XL.
Google Pixel 3 VR headset
There is no dedicated VR headset especially made for this smartphone, but you can choose from the best VR headsets and use your smartphone in combination with it. Here you will find the best VR headsets for smartphones: The best VR headsets
Google Pixel 3 offers
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How does work virtual reality with your smartphone?
In the video below you will see how it works. This is an example using the Destek VR headset and a Samsung smartphone. This is how it works with almost every combination of smartphone and vr headset: