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How big is the air gap of the display?

I always loved the laminated screens, yes even before apple sold it as innovation, and after seeing some videos it seems like the air gap of the Moto x style is pretty big. How visible is it in daily use if you are used to laminated screens for a long time?

Pretty sure it's laminated. If not, it must be a very small air gap because I don't notice much, if any, difference between how close the pixels are to the surface vs my wife's iPhone 6.

Thanks, that sounds good. I can see a gap though on most YouTube videos where the device is shown from different angles you can clearly see that the black edges of the screen disappear or get bigger depending on the angle. Which means there is a gap. But if it's not really noticeable on regular usage it would be fine for me. Still waiting for my ordered 64gb version in Germany. The delay is bad and makes me think about cancelling and getting an nexus 6p instead...

Shahpur.Azizpour said:
Thanks, that sounds good. I can see a gap though on most YouTube videos where the device is shown from different angles you can clearly see that the black edges of the screen disappear or get bigger depending on the angle. Which means there is a gap. But if it's not really noticeable on regular usage it would be fine for me. Still waiting for my ordered 64gb version in Germany. The delay is bad and makes me think about cancelling and getting an nexus 6p instead...
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Hm. I haven't seen that, but maybe it's because I have the black front model. Possibly easier to notice on the white front model.

I have a white model and can't see any gap, regardless of viewing angle. If there is a gap, I can't see it.

It could also be from the rounded glass on the edge.

I had a GS6 before this and the gap is noticeably bigger on the Pure. It's not bad at all and you certainly habituate to it but it was noticeable.

johnclevenger said:
I had a GS6 before this and the gap is noticeably bigger on the Pure. It's not bad at all and you certainly habituate to it but it was noticeable.
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I also currently have an s6. The s6 has basically zero air gap and I hope the Moto x Display gap will not turn me off too much.

Shahpur.Azizpour said:
I also currently have an s6. The s6 has basically zero air gap and I hope the Moto x Display gap will not turn me off too much.
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Why are u moving from s6 to moto x if u don't mind me asking. For stock Android exp?
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Definitely want minimal gap for this phone as well. Makes the screen seem to float.

Doubt there is air gap. Hardly any phones have air gap these days. Usually relegated to the lowest end phones with cheapest components. The 'gap' might be due to the moto x ha ing gorilla glass 3 and not 4. GG3 is thicker than 4. They both have same strength, just GG4 is thinner. It has made nice difference almost touching the actual display. My Motorola atrix is a canyon compared to my recent phones in regards to air gap.

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Why are u moving from s6 to moto x if u don't mind me asking. For stock Android exp?
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Definitely want minimal gap for this phone as well. Makes the screen seem to float.
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The S6 is my first Samsung device which is not a Nexus. I was hoping that they learned from their past mistakes but I found following issues:
- battery life was good at first and now it's just plain bad. In the morning I unplug the device with 100 %. And it loses 20 percent in the way to the office with only a few minutes onscreen time.
- I don't give a ... that the s6 has great benchmarks. In real life this hardware beast stutters and is slower than my old N5. This may be different for games, but I dont play 3d games on smartphones. I think TW is still the culprit here. Basically Samsung is using high end specs and killing them off with their stupid overlay. Even though the UI is getting better, the Samsung add ons to Android seem to bog down the whole experience.
- I hate the fact that I hit the capacitive buttons all the time when holding the device in landscape. That doesn't happen with onscreen buttons since my hands can rest on the bezel.
- the fingerprint scanner is slow as hell. It's a joke compared to my iPhone 6.
These are the reasons I really look forward to get the Moto x. For me they tick all the right boxes.

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Doubt there is air gap. Hardly any phones have air gap these days. Usually relegated to the lowest end phones with cheapest components. The 'gap' might be due to the moto x ha ing gorilla glass 3 and not 4. GG3 is thicker than 4. They both have same strength, just GG4 is thinner. It has made nice difference almost touching the actual display. My Motorola atrix is a canyon compared to my recent phones in regards to air gap.
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Could also be the case. But the result is the same for the users eye. It looks like a gap, I can clearly see the black edges changing their size depending on the angle you look at the device. But as most say it's not a huge thing I hope I'll be OK with it.
I was one of the people really hating the ipad air because of the gap. Back then my colleagues said it doesn't matter. But one year later Apple introduced the laminated screen. And everybody was freaking out.

You guys are funny
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shoman94 said:
You guys are funny
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What's funny about this discussion?

Shahpur.Azizpour said:
What's funny about this discussion?
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Mostly that you keep claiming there is an air gap when you haven't even seen the phone in person. I have the phone in my hand and I don't think there is one, thought the glass might be a tiny bit thicker than the Galaxy S6. By the way, I looked at my friend's white iPhone 6 Plus and the black border around the edge of the display also changes size when viewing it from different angles, so I don't think that indicates that the screen isn't laminated.

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Mostly that you keep claiming there is an air gap when you haven't even seen the phone in person. I have the phone in my hand and I don't think there is one, thought the glass might be a tiny bit thicker than the Galaxy S6. By the way, I looked at my friend's white iPhone 6 Plus and the black border around the edge of the display also changes size when viewing it from different angles, so I don't think that indicates that the screen isn't laminated.
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The thread is a question. So I'm not claiming anything just stating what I can see on HD videos. And one guy with a s6 confirmed my impression. So it might be the screen glass, it might be an air gap. It doesnt matter, if the result is the same visually.
I was just curious to know and some people seem to notice it, others don't. Well my Moto X is already under way and I will see it myself soon.
Honestly the more I see about the Nexus 6p the more I like it. I'll get a nexus 6p as work phone and the style is my private phone. Eager to see which one will wind up becoming my main phone.

Lol. How contorted does your head or phone need to be for you to see this "air gap"? I've had a long list of phones and have never noticed what is being described in this thread. I must have issues.
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PiousInquisitor said:
Lol. How contorted does your head or phone need to be for you to see this "air gap"? I've had a long list of phones and have never noticed what is being described in this thread. I must have issues.
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This kind of reactions remind me of the discussions I had when the first devices with pentile amoled screens arrived back then (nexus one). It looked like crap, but one of the inventors tried to convince everybody on xda that the human eye can't see the pentile matrix on a hvga resolution.
The point is: it's great if you don't see it. Be happy.

Shahpur.Azizpour said:
This kind of reactions remind me of the discussions I had when the first devices with pentile amoled screens arrived back then (nexus one). It looked like crap, but one of the inventors tried to convince everybody on xda that the human eye can't see the pentile matrix on a hvga resolution.
The point is: it's great if you don't see it. Be happy.
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The difference is with the air gap you have to view the screen from unnatural angles to see it.
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The difference is with the air gap you have to view the screen from unnatural angles to see it.
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No, that's not what it's about. With an air gap the image on the screen doesn't look like it's printed on the screen (which is more pleasant to the eye). And when you interact with the screen, a small or nonexistent air gap will have a better UX because it feels more immediate to touch an image which is as near to the screen/digitizer surface as possible.
The best example is the first ipad air. It felt totally awkward because the gap was huge. Much bigger than the previous ipads. Apple didn't make a big deal out of the laminated screen with no reason.

Best phone ever

I've had quite a good few Android phones so far. I was somehow skeptical about 1+ 3T but, nonetheless, I decided to get one (guess was one of last lucky ones able to get the 128GB variant before going out of stock! ).
After having spent 2 days with it I'm absolutely amazed by this beauty! So, I want to share my thoughts.
First time ever I don't feel the compelling need to root it as soon as I get a device (thanks also to Nougat improvements).
With a normal use (mail, twitter, wifi on, some calls) I can easily get a 3% per hour battery consumption. Got around 8%/h while using it as hotspot.
Design is just great, can't really find anything wrong with that, and I love the choice to have the back/recents buttons.
Also fingerprint reader works just fine.
Love the very small bezel around the screen.
Display is perfect, not too much to be said here. I had a Samsung Note 4 until now, with bigger screen and higher resolution so, was a little concerned going backward.
I was wrong. Screen readability is perfect, clear and sharp.
Dual SIM: I only need to use a different SIM very rarely, couple times a year while on holiday, so having to swap my SIM ain't a big issue in the end. I would've preferred to get the chance to add extra memory instead (and that's the reason I went for the 128GB model) or one of those fancy readers where you can use MicroSD OR a 2nd SIM. But, still, that's fine.
Very disappointed with the original curved glass screen protector: waste of money. Ordered the Orzly (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LWOYYYZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) off Amazon, I'll update the post once I receive it.
I agree with with the "complaints" about camera quality. That's okish for a phone, but that's actually the only thing I'm missing from the G4.
Not a big deal, for me, anyway. I can still take decent enough pics while on the move!
In short: I'd be more than happy to suggest this device instead of any of the more well-know-brands!
EDIT: WiFi seems to just a wee bit less powerful compared to Note 4. Noting major. Difference is minimal, nothing that would make me change mi overall very positive rating for this device.

Completely agree with everything you said. I'm also very satisfied with it, and I came from a Nexus 5.
There are a couple of things here and there in the software that annoy me, like once the aggressive doze feature is enabled it optimizes every app, instead of letting me select wich apps I want to optimize, but that's just me being picky.
I bought the original curved glass screen protector too, and only after saw that it covered the screen. Even if it's just 0.9mm I won't take it, I gotta see every inch of this beautiful screen. Let us know how the Orzly one works for you.
Also, the sandstone case is awesome. For look and feel, not for protection xD

Agreed. I'm a Samsung guy and skipped the S7 for the 3T and never looked back. That screen protector is fine but this is totally true:
PLEASE NOTE: The Pro-Fit Glass Screen Protector is layered with a visible dot matrix grid over the display area which is essential to achieving full cover screen protector (please see images for more info)
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You WILL notice the dots and if that bothers you, think twice. Enjoy your phone!

J.Diogo said:
Completely agree with everything you said. I'm also very satisfied with it, and I came from a Nexus 5.
There are a couple of things here and there in the software that annoy me, like once the aggressive doze feature is enabled it optimizes every app, instead of letting me select wich apps I want to optimize, but that's just me being picky
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Go to settings, battery, and top right options, I think you can choose which to optimize and which not too

SourPower said:
Go to settings, battery, and top right options, I think you can choose which to optimize and which not too
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Yes. I know. What I mean is that by default it optimizes every app. In my opinion it would be better if by default it didn't optimize any apps, and then let me select the ones I want optimized.
It's not very practical to have to disable the feature every time you install an app you don't want optimized.

S7 Edge exynos > all android phones.

Disgustip8ed said:
Agreed. I'm a Samsung guy and skipped the S7 for the 3T and never looked back. That screen protector is fine but this is totally true:
You WILL notice the dots and if that bothers you, think twice. Enjoy your phone!
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Yup, saw that.
Been looking around for a decent tempered glass screen protector and it looked like the best (or "less worse", maybe?) option.
Any suggestion? I'd really avoid a naked screen

maddler said:
Yup, saw that.
Been looking around for a decent tempered glass screen protector and it looked like the best (or "less worse", maybe?) option.
Any suggestion? I'd really avoid a naked screen
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I don't have a decent suggestion because it's the one I'm currently using. It works great but you see the matrix pattern.

Intelliarmor?

Disgustip8ed said:
I don't have a decent suggestion because it's the one I'm currently using. It works great but you see the matrix pattern.
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Ok, just received mine and installed. That's way better than what I expected reading reviews.
Matrix is barely visible. The rainbow effect is only visible with screen off/full black. So, no big deal.
TBH I don't think Orzly are tempered glass by the way.
Installing it was easy enough thanks for the glue being only around the black border. Not sure if that's going to be a good thing over time.
Not the best screen protectors I've ever tried but, in the end, price seems reasonable so far given the overall quality.

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Ok, just received mine and installed. That's way better than what I expected reading reviews.
Matrix is barely visible. The rainbow effect is only visible with screen off/full black. So, no big deal.
TBH I don't think Orzly are tempered glass by the way.
Installing it was easy enough thanks for the glue being only around the black border. Not sure if that's going to be a good thing over time.
Not the best screen protectors I've ever tried but, in the end, price seems reasonable so far given the overall quality.
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With it only having adhesive around the outer perimeter, do you have any trouble with the glass sliding around or letting in dust? I guess you won't know about the latter until you've used it for longer...any words of wisdom welcomed.

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With it only having adhesive around the outer perimeter, do you have any trouble with the glass sliding around or letting in dust? I guess you won't know about the latter until you've used it for longer...any words of wisdom welcomed.
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Had the protector on since just a few hrs. I'll now about the dust over the next few days I guess.
So far, I'm more concerned about the fingerprints to be honest... not sure if that's a tactic in order to prevent people seeing the matrix

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Had the protector on since just a few hrs. I'll now about the dust over the next few days I guess.
So far, I'm more concerned about the fingerprints to be honest... not sure if that's a tactic in order to prevent people seeing the matrix
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Dust gets in under the Orzly protector after about a week.

SourPower said:
Intelliarmor?
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I'll have a look around, but can't find it either on amazon UK or ebay.

B3501 said:
Dust gets in under the Orzly protector after about a week.
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Not for me. Orzly has been perfect...
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Not for me. Orzly has been perfect...
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And rainbow halo is pretty much gone, barely noticeable.
So, overall, quite satisfied.

Screen off center for anyone?

It looks like the screen on my new G6 is slightly off to the left. There appears to be a smaller gap to the frame on that side. Anyone else seeing this on theirs? My Pixel XL screen runs all the way to the edges so I have no other reference.

Agreed, i can see it too, specially on the top. Mine doesnt look like that

Get a micrometer and measure it.

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It looks like the screen on my new G6 is slightly off to the left. There appears to be a smaller gap to the frame on that side. Anyone else seeing this on theirs? My Pixel XL screen runs all the way to the edges so I have no other reference.
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Is it possible that the case or the tempered glass protector is creating an illusion?

Bumpredd said:
It looks like the screen on my new G6 is slightly off to the left. There appears to be a smaller gap to the frame on that side. Anyone else seeing this on theirs? My Pixel XL screen runs all the way to the edges so I have no other reference.
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My OCD would be in overdrive if my phone was like that. I'd exchange it.
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I completely understand, but it's my OCD that's also making me think twice about going for the exchange. I'm sure you are all too aware of the time it takes to get the phone set up just right: apps, sounds, accounts, launcher, behaviors, and all the other crap. I checked images from G6 reviews online and a few seem to match mine. Well hell, I'll wait and see if anyone else sees it on theirs. My eye keeps going to the edges now. Thanks for the feedback. It's nice to know I'm nuts but not alone.

Are you sure it's not your care causing it to appear that way?

LG backup is pretty good. Save to SD and restore to new phone

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Are you sure it's not your care causing it to appear that way?
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Not sure I understand

suhridkhan said:
Is it possible that the case or the tempered glass protector is creating an illusion?
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No, the screen doesn't reach all the way to the bezel and the case is even further out.

pixel 3 xl leaks look impressive

https://9to5google.com/2018/05/28/google-pixel-3-front-panel-notch-leak/
Love the fact that they are sticking with the front facing speakers and the notch with thin bezels.

Well for me that's an ugly design... What a mistake with this bloody notch, i prefer a normal bezels and nae notches

misiokicio said:
Well for me that's an ugly design... What a mistake with this bloody notch, i prefer a normal bezels and nae notches
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All is pure speculation, maybe this is not: Google-pixel-3-display-notch-rumors/ or with this . . .
Since P supports notch, that doesn't mean that Pixel 3 will have it. You must take into account that Google will sooner or later request from manufacturers to release monthly security updates, which is good thing btw.
I think we just have to wait and see.

Hopefully, thin or no bezels, no notch, 6gb ram, 845 soc, lalalala...

I'm still with the Pixel XL....if the 3 XL has a notch I'll buy a 2 XL and hope that the 4 XL doesn't have a notch. F notches.

If the Pixel 3 XL has a notch I'm considering switching to Apple because that means even Google is just copying the iPhone

Wasn't the essential phone the first with the notch? Or are my timelines messed up.

Lol.. you can disable the notch on the amoler screens without losing battery, and Apple copied the notch from the Essential phone. I don't mind the notch frankly.

Guess I'll be sticking with the pixel 2 xl for awhile.

The only thing I think I would miss with a notch is the center clock. Other than that I can't see the big deal.

As far as I'm concerned, it's a lazy and uninspired design... I'm not a fan of the notch, but if you're going to use it for some reason, at least don't give your phone a "chin" too.
I'm convinced that notch nonsense is a fad... and I'll wait for a notchless Pixel 4 XL

I too don't see the point of a notch when you'll have that huge chin... Also, this notch seem really deep...
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F the notch

Back to the Samsung Note for me, and bonus Ill be able to get that phone in August. Its a dam shame too, I honestly thought Google had more integrity and innovation up their sleeve than to copy Apple with a trash notch. My money goes to where the innovation is taking place and this notch trend is hot garbage.

I say just keep the pixel 2 XL and wait for the pixel 4. The pixel 2 is not even a year old and we still get two major os updates after Android p. And by that time the technology for full screen displays will be there it's too early in the game for top manufacturers to take the risk and having a device flop due to issues. There are too many complications with senors and cameras to go full on immersive mode. yes the notch is pointless and basically a trend now, but we have to realize every company is going to try to implement it better and try and give us that full screen experience. It's all business at the end of the day, and I'm ok with that but the pixel 2 XL will definitely hold its own until the tech and resources are there to get rid of all bezels. We also have to take these leaks with a grain of salt because we are only heading into June, so we do have at least another 4 months to go designs can always change. Google is smart with there choices and do produce the best phones thus far with minor flaws as far as the screen quality fiasco went. But they are hands down the smoothest experience you will find with Android devices, not so much with design wise. But that's not what's important the longevity and performance that counts.

Love the notch! If the rumors are true then Pixel 3 XL ftw!

Why is everyone *****ing about the notch? Soooo essentially all you are saying is “I want black bars and less screen? The notch ALLOWS more screen real estate. You want two stero speakers, a large screen, minimal bezzles, ect ect... but why don’t you see you get SCREEN in place of black bars?

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Why is everyone *****ing about the notch? Soooo essentially all you are saying is “I want black bars and less screen? The notch ALLOWS more screen real estate. You want two stero speakers, a large screen, minimal bezzles, ect ect... but why don’t you see you get SCREEN in place of black bars?
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This. The notch adds a little bit of screen where there would otherwise be no screen. I'm glad I don't have strong feelings about it. If you've ruled out the phone because it has a notch you are probably being a little (or a lot) too weird about it. The big Pixel 3 will likely be a very nice device. Go with the notch (if it's there). It gives the phone a little something different from the usual rectangular body and rectangular screen - the same old look. I prob didn't change your mind but the P3 will be so awesome. You have 5 months to learn to like the notch.
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I say just keep the pixel 2 XL and wait for the pixel 4. The pixel 2 is not even a year old and we still get two major os updates after Android p. And by that time the technology for full screen displays will be there it's too early in the game for top manufacturers to take the risk and having a device flop due to issues. There are too many complications with senors and cameras to go full on immersive mode. yes the notch is pointless and basically a trend now, but we have to realize every company is going to try to implement it better and try and give us that full screen experience. It's all business at the end of the day, and I'm ok with that but the pixel 2 XL will definitely hold its own until the tech and resources are there to get rid of all bezels. We also have to take these leaks with a grain of salt because we are only heading into June, so we do have at least another 4 months to go designs can always change. Google is smart with there choices and do produce the best phones thus far with minor flaws as far as the screen quality fiasco went. But they are hands down the smoothest experience you will find with Android devices, not so much with design wise. But that's not what's important the longevity and performance that counts.
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You are right about the Pixel phones, they are the best of the android devices. I returned a couple P2XLs d/t display problems then when I got a good one I sold it and bought an S9+. I miss the Pixel, will be all over the next model. I am struggling waiting for the P3, can't comprehend a P4

Froztvolt said:
Why is everyone *****ing about the notch? Soooo essentially all you are saying is “I want black bars and less screen? The notch ALLOWS more screen real estate. You want two stero speakers, a large screen, minimal bezzles, ect ect... but why don’t you see you get SCREEN in place of black bars?
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This is exactly my view as well. Apple just happened to be one of the companies to introduce the notch but it was not that it was a great/innovative invention as such - it was a compromise. They had to keep some part for the sensors and stuff. So calling other companies adopting a notch as copycats is like telling that all companies earlier had a rectangle screen so everyone was copying that as well - which is stupid. The people who complain would also have complained that Apple is giving higher screen to body ratio compared to Google in case Google didn't adopt the notch.

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Why is everyone *****ing about the notch? Soooo essentially all you are saying is “I want black bars and less screen? The notch ALLOWS more screen real estate. You want two stero speakers, a large screen, minimal bezzles, ect ect... but why don’t you see you get SCREEN in place of black bars?
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Ok, what can be the added screen real estate used for? It cant even show all status bar/notification icons. You cant watch video or look at pictures because it hinders the view. Better solution would be a combination of no bezzels and some kind of smart immersive mode.

"Look" of the device (aesthetics)

Is the Google Pixel 3 XL as good-looking as you are (despite your receding hairline, adult-onset acne, and massive weight gain)? Rate this thread to express whether you think the Google Pixel 3 XL is attractive. A higher rating indicates that you would even go as far to say that the Google Pixel 3 XL is a beautiful phone.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

The HUGE notch if it happens will not turn you away from this device. ?
Me I will buy the cheaper and slightly smaller Pixel 3 than live with a huge notch.

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AstroDigital said:
The HUGE notch if it happens will not turn you away from this device. ?
Me I will buy the cheaper and slightly smaller Pixel 3 than live with a huge notch.
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I honestly kinda like the notch, I know that is an unpopular opinion but I do. Its kind of like Google one-upping apple with there notch.

For me I don't find the notch to be ugly but it sure does not look good. That being said I like it more then having the full bar like the non xl version because I find this to be even more ugly. Plus I'd rather have a notch with more screen compared to what the non xl has with less screen.

I still hope it's just prototypes leaking and advertisment for a campaign to collect criticism on the notch to show at launch to stick one up in the air to Apple.
Google has been requesting permission to YouTube users who talked about this phone, to use (some of) their video . The fun fact ? Mostly people who spoke negative about this phone received such requests.
I don't see why they wouldn't chose a pixel 2 look a like housing for prototypes or just a 'blackbox' type body. Everything about this is too sketchy or even hilarious: Pixel 3 phones being sold by 'Russian Maffia', before release ? C'mon ... I truly hope they are messing around. If not, damn, lots of people will need to be replaced for such scandalous leaking. Perhaps, the people who didn't think of using a different body for prototypes will find great joy in being the factual proof that Google's losing its own game.

Since you can hide the notch, and either bump the notifications down to be just like the 3, or hide the notch while keeping the notifications up there, I love the look. Having three options is really great. Gives the user so much control.

you guys still on about this notch ****? imho, this pixel 3 xl is like meeting a super hot girl with ****ed up teeth or has megan fox thumbs ...... either you learn to live with it or just gtfo ... lol
i have accepted the notch just cuz of the features of the front facing cameras and speaker... its not like the big ass notch was put there just for google to laugh in your face... it serves a purpose. For me personally, i'm ok with it. I have a Note 8 and i'm hella sick of that small ass speaker on the bottom... when playing games or watching videos/movies, if my finger covers the speaker, i can't hear **** and it just super annoying. Also, I'm finally gonna get to take groupie shots when hanging out with friends at concerts or take family selfies with my wife and kids AND fit the background in!
SAY IT WITH ME!!!! THAT NOTCH IS SEXY AF!!!!!!

bobbyphoenix said:
Since you can hide the notch, and either bump the notifications down to be just like the 3, or hide the notch while keeping the notifications up there, I love the look. Having three options is really great. Gives the user so much control.
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Can you have all 3 options? It was looking like Google was only going to allow 2 options: Full notch, or completely disabled and everything (status bar included) moved down to below the notch. I would love for the third option: Always having a black bar with time/status, and all my apps below it.

In under an hour I didn't even notice the notch. Different apps simply blended into or around the notch. I admit when I saw the first photos online I thought it was a nasty looking notch. Now I don't even notice it.
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The HUGE notch if it happens will not turn you away from this device. ?
Me I will buy the cheaper and slightly smaller Pixel 3 than live with a huge notch.
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New case launched for Pixel 3 XL

Cristiano Matos said:
New case launched for Pixel 3 XL
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Lol:laugh::laugh::laugh:

The design is great ! You don't notice the notch after a while

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The design is great ! You don't notice the notch after a while
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Let's be honest. The design isn't great at all. In fact pixel 3 xl notch is by far the most ridiculous until now. I'm a pixel user but that notch will never pass as unperceptible.
You can can hide in developer options but you'll end up with the same screen size as pixel 2 xl.
Lack of design perception

Cristiano Matos said:
Let's be honest. The design isn't great at all. In fact pixel 3 xl notch is by far the most ridiculous until now. I'm a pixel user but that notch will never pass as unperceptible.
You can can hide in developer options but you'll end up with the same screen size as pixel 2 xl.
Lack of design perception
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Well said! I went to a Verizon store the other day just for grins to kill time while the Mrs was shopping, just to see how it looked in person, and if it was worth it to upgrade from my P2XL. Took all of out 30 seconds to say.....HELL NO! That notch was like a .44 mag pointed at my head. Not trying to disparage all the current users, but that notch just ain't my thing!

I love the looks and feels of the device. The notch isn't bad it works well and has function.
The back glass of the phone is ridiculously smooth - sooo soft.
I have the clearly white version and the power button looks very cool
Looks and feels high quality

It's as ugly in person as it looks on the renders. Asymmetric design at its worst. Why HTC can make a nice looking phone, and the HTC team working for Google can't?

Some notch fixes but none that please me
In developers mode, there are some notch settings but none accomplish the obvious.
I am not so worked up as many but I Google could have done better. I think the reason they did not was to let them advertize a larger screen size against iPhone and Samsung. Be that as it may, a reasonable fix for the notch would be to use the notch margin for meta data but retard the image display at the bottom of the notch., rather than "flow" the image up and around the notch.
So, the notch margin should have a black backround and use the left side to diplay notifications and the right side to show battery, times, etc. all in white text. With the black background, the notch is invisible. And since the images start at the base or the notch, they would not be amplifying its existance.

SpringerRider said:
In developers mode, there are some notch settings but none accomplish the obvious.
I am not so worked up as many but I Google could have done better. I think the reason they did not was to let them advertize a larger screen size against iPhone and Samsung. Be that as it may, a reasonable fix for the notch would be to use the notch margin for meta data but retard the image display at the bottom of the notch., rather than "flow" the image up and around the notch.
So, the notch margin should have a black backround and use the left side to diplay notifications and the right side to show battery, times, etc. all in white text. With the black background, the notch is invisible. And since the images start at the base or the notch, they would not be amplifying its existance.
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What is needed in my opinion, is an option for an app specific option for not hiding the notch, and in portrait mode. Apps like fb, messages could be utilized for this.

suzook said:
What is needed in my opinion, is an option for an app specific option for not hiding the notch, and in portrait mode. Apps like fb, messages could be utilized for this.
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I agree that my solution would not be optimum in Landscape but I would still prefer the client display area to be within the tab.

Why did they frost it outside???