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There's no question in my mind that the Pixel 3 is one of the best options in the flagship phone market right now. Whether you want to go small with the 3 or large with the 3 XL, you're in for an enjoyable experience. The Pixel 3 has a more compact and usable footprint, but not the battery life and cinematic screen available on the 3 XL. Everything else between the phones is identical.

Google did a great job with the hardware. The phone borders on the simplistic as far as design is concerned, but I consider that a strength in this case. (It's never been about the hardware, anyway, as far as Google is concerned.) I particularly find the all-glass build appealing, and table-stakes features such as water resistance are on board.

Google's newest version of Android is an excellent platform for a mobile device. The base user interface is as easy to use as ever, and Pie delivers tasty new tidbits such as Digital Wellbeing, Ambient Battery, and Ambient Display. Having a "pure" version of Google's excellent software is a big plus. The Pixel's own additions, such as Call Screening, are truly useful at cutting junk from your life.

Then there's the camera. Google has crafted yet another winner. Its engineers are able to work magic to create some of the best images I've seen from a phone. If you're serious about getting the best shot with minimal fuss, the Pixel 3 and 3 XL are here for you.

You'll pay for all this awesomeness. The 64 GB Pixel 3 costs $799 and the 128 GB costs $899. The 64 GB 3 XL costs $899 and the 128 GB model costs a painful $999. These prices are ridiculous compared to last year's models, but in line with the competition. If you can, trade in your old phone. Right now, Google will give you between $200 and $335 for your old Pixel 2 XL. That goes a long way to making the Pixel 3 more affordable.

This is one phone that's worth the investment.

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