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resolution (2,280x1,080) and AMOLED tech. Many
might be Quad HD, but 443ppi is plenty.
On the spec sheet it’s listed as ‘flexible’, but this
doesn’t mean it has curved sides like a Samsung
Galaxy S9. We believe it’s to achieve smaller bezels.
Jumping from 5- to 5.5in gives you more real
estate to play with. If you want even more, then the
XL has a 6.3in display, albeit with a larger than average
notch. Either way you’ll need to get used to the
Android Pie’s gestures, which we’ll talk about later.
The display has an always-on feature, so it can
give you handy information such at the time, date and
weather without having to switch it on. You can also
opt to have notifications appear as well, and switch
on Now Playing to see the track and artist when
music is playing nearby – no need to Shazam it.At 5.5 inches, the Pixel
3’s display is bigger
than its predecessor’s