Google's genuine Android smartphones "Pixel 3" and "Pixel 3 XL" announced on October 9 (local time). In addition to the SIM-free version on November 1, it will be released from Docomo / Softbank.
Reservations have already started in Japan from the 10th, and it is attracting attention because Osaifu-Keitai can also be used. We were able to test the actual machine prior to the release, so let's deliver the first impressions.
Left is "Google Pixel 3" (64GB: 95,000 yen, 128GB: 107,000 yen), right is "Google Pixel 3 XL" (64GB: 119,000 yen, 128GB: 131,000 yen) ( Both are SIM-free versions, tax included)
“Pixel 3” and “Pixel 3 XL” have the same specs except for the battery, although there are differences in screen size and the presence or absence of a notch
Pixel 3 is a 5.5-inch, Pixel 3 XL is a 6.3-inch organic The EL display is carried. Of course, the OS is the latest "Android 9 Pie". The so-called "notch" of the Pixel 3 XL stands out, but it has the same specifications as the Pixel 3, with a Snapdragon 845 CPU, 4GB of memory, 64GB or 128GB of storage, and a single camera with a 12.2 mega output. Dual pixel type, in is 8 mega wide angle and standard dual.
Pixel 3 XL has a notch not found in Pixel 3
Only the battery capacity is different from 2915mAh for Pixel 3 and 3430mAh for Pixel 3 XL, and the drive time is also LTE standby for Pixel 3 up to 12 days, 3G call up to 17 hours, video playback up to 11 hours, Pixel 3 XL LTE standby up to 14 days, 3G call up to 18 hours, video playback up to 11 hours are slightly different.
Included items are Type-C to Type-C cable (USB 2.0), quick switch adapter, Type-C to headphone adapter, 18W AC adapter (USB-PD compatible), Type-C earphones, SIM pin, manuals, etc. Quick Switch Adapter is an adapter used to transfer data and apps from other devices including iPhone. Since it is a wired connection, it is relatively easy to migrate to Pixel 3 at a fairly high speed. It's a man man who makes you change.
List of things included in the Pixel 3 package. In addition to the main unit, earphones, cables, conversion adapters, etc. are quite luxurious. In addition, Pixel 3 XL has the same content
Grip the body to activate Google Assistant
Pixel 3 with 5.5-inch display measures 68.2 x 145.6 x 7.9mm/148g, Pixel 3 XL is 76.7 x 158.0 x 7.9mm / 184g. The feeling of holding is more different than the impression I get from the photos, and with the Pixel 3 XL, even the author, who has a hand length of 20 cm, had to switch hands to operate with one hand.
The front of the main unit. Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch and Pixel 3 XL has a 6.3-inch organic EL. If you turn on "Display" → "Ambient display", you can always display the time and notification icons. Two built-in 8 mega cameras, wide angle (viewing angle 97 degrees, F value 2.2) and standard (viewing angle 75 degrees, F value 1.8) on the upper front
The body is an aluminum frame with hybrid coating, and the body color is Just Black, Clearly White, and Not Pink. Gorilla Glass 5 is used on the front and back. However, only the back is made of "soft touch glass" like frosted glass, which gives a soft touch and a certain anti-slip effect.
The back of the main unit. The top is equipped with a 12.2 mega dual pixel camera (viewing angle 76 degrees, F value 1.8). Below that is the fingerprint sensor. The part below the fingerprint sensor has a different feel
As a hardware feature, there is a pressure sensor "Active Edge" provided on the side. With this, you can activate the Google Assistant by squeezing the terminal, alarm, timer, notification, mute, etc. It may depend on the material and construction of the case, but I was able to use it without any problems even with the TPU case attached. Even when the screen is off, it's convenient to be able to call the Google Assistant just by holding the device roughly.
A USB 3.1 Type-C terminal is located on the bottom of the main unit. Next to it is the SIM tray
Body top
The power button and volume button are placed on the right side of the main unit
There are no buttons, ports, etc. on the left side of the main unit
Only nanoSIM cards can be inserted into the tray. A microSD card cannot be added. There is a metal plate on the bottom of the tray, making it easier to insert the nano SIM card.
"USB Type-C 18W adapter" compatible with USB Power Delivery 2.0 is included. Supports 18W (9V/2A) fast charging. In addition, the main unit is capable of Qi-compliant wireless charging.
The camera image quality evaluation is pending, but the super-resolution zoom is amazing
This time, it was a limited situation because it was the first impression, but Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, HUAWEI P20 Pro, iPhone XS I shot dolls, food, night views, etc. with four Max cameras.
*The file size of the example is large. Please be careful when clicking thumbnails.
"Pixel 3" Focal length: 4.44mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/24 sec / f1.8 / ISO134 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Center weight
"Pixel 3 XL" Focal length: 4.44mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/24 sec / f1.8 / ISO134 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Center weight
"HUAWEI P20 Pro" Focal length: 3.95mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/33 seconds / f1.8 / ISO320 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Pattern
"iPhone XS Max" Focal length: 4.25mm (35mm equivalent: 26mm) / 1/60 sec / f1.8 / ISO160 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Spot
Well, I will reserve the evaluation of each camera this time. It seems that there are advantages and disadvantages depending on the ambient light. For example, the photo of the doll is slightly dark on the iPhone XS Max, but the redness of the salad and meat dish is unnaturally strong on the HUAWEI P20 Pro, and the second salad looks bright and delicious. .
"Pixel 3" Focal length: 4.44mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm / 1/219 sec / f1.8 / ISO57 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Center weight
"Pixel 3 XL" Focal length: 4.44mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/221 sec / f1.8 / ISO55 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Center weight
"HUAWEI P20 Pro" Focal length: 3.95mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/250 seconds / f1.8 / ISO50 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Pattern
"iPhone XS Max" Focal length: 4.25mm (35mm equivalent: 26mm) / 1/135 sec / f1.8 / ISO25 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Pattern
"Pixel 3" Focal length: 4.44mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/100 sec / f1.8 / ISO55 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Center weight
"Pixel 3 XL" Focal length: 4.44mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/108 sec / f1.8 / ISO55 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Center weight
"HUAWEI P20 Pro" Focal length: 3.95mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/115 seconds / f1.8 / ISO50 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Pattern
"iPhone XS Max" Focal length: 4.25mm (35mm equivalent: 26mm) / 1/100 sec / f1.8 / ISO64 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Pattern
"Pixel 3" Focal length: 4.44mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/100 sec / f1.8 / ISO93 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Center weight
"Pixel 3 XL" Focal length: 4.44mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/100 sec / f1.8 / ISO95 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Center weight
"HUAWEI P20 Pro" Focal length: 3.95mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/115 sec / f1.8 / ISO64 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Pattern
"iPhone XS Max" Focal length: 4.25mm (35mm equivalent: 26mm) / 1/50 sec / f1.8 / ISO64 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Pattern
Also, in the night view with fireworks, the photos taken with the HUAWEI P20 Pro without using the "night view mode" clearly depict the lights of the city in the distance, and I personally felt that it was the best. . It seems that the color and amount of light of the fireworks had some effect.
"Pixel 3" Focal length: 4.44mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/15 sec / f1.8 / ISO964 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Center weight
"Pixel 3 XL" Focal length: 4.44mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/15 sec / f1.8 / ISO824 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Center weight
"HUAWEI P20 Pro" Focal length: 3.95mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/17 seconds / f1.8 / ISO2000 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Pattern
"HUAWEI P20 Pro" Focal length: 3.95mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 4 seconds / f1.8 / ISO1250 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Pattern (* Taken in night view mode)
"iPhone XS Max" Focal length: 4.25mm (35mm equivalent: 26mm) / 1/15 sec / f1.8 / ISO1250 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Pattern
Pixel 3 / Pixel 3 XL does not have "Night Sight" implemented at the time of writing the article, so I would like to carefully check the camera image quality at that time. Please keep this result as a reference.
However, one thing I would like to mention is the “super resolution zoom” of Pixel 3 / Pixel 3 XL. It is said that this function uses technology used in the fields of astronomy and imaging science, but it has the same angle of view as the iPhone XS Max, which is equipped with a 2x optical telephoto camera (7.5x digital zoom). However, the Pixel 3/Pixel 3 XL has less noise and a higher resolution.
"Pixel 3 XL" Focal length: 4.44mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm) / 1/24 sec / f1.8 / ISO185 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Center weight
"iPhone XS Max" Focal length: 6mm (35mm equivalent: 195mm) / 1/60 sec / f2.4 / ISO320 / Exposure mode: Program (auto) / Metering method: Pattern
If you look closely, the contours of the text are sharper on the iPhone XS Max, and the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL feel like a coloring book, but the digital zoom makes it hard to believe that there is no telephoto lens. image quality. The multi-camera race may be over in a few years.
