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64GB Google Pixel 3 Unlocked Smartphone (Not Pink)

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your-best-store via eBay has 64GB Google Pixel 3 Unlocked Smartphone (Not Pink) for $169.15. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Player_89 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 5.5" 2160x1080 OLED display (18:9 aspect ratio)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB internal storage
  • Cameras: 12.2MP rear / Dual 8MP front
  • 802.11ac WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
  • IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
  • USB 3.1 Type C port w/ 18W fast charging (Power Delivery)
  • Qi Wireless Charging
  • Fingerprint sensor (rear)
  • 2915 mAh non-removable battery
  • Android 9.0 Pie

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    • Our research indicates that this offer is $40.85 lower (19% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $210.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.3 from over 300 Amazon customer reviews.
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your-best-store via eBay has 64GB Google Pixel 3 Unlocked Smartphone (Not Pink) for $169.15. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Player_89 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 5.5" 2160x1080 OLED display (18:9 aspect ratio)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB internal storage
  • Cameras: 12.2MP rear / Dual 8MP front
  • 802.11ac WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
  • IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
  • USB 3.1 Type C port w/ 18W fast charging (Power Delivery)
  • Qi Wireless Charging
  • Fingerprint sensor (rear)
  • 2915 mAh non-removable battery
  • Android 9.0 Pie

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is slightly lower than this recent Frontpage deal.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $40.85 lower (19% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $210.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.3 from over 300 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Seller at eBay - your-best-store - has a 99% rating from over 142,000 eBay customer reviews.
    • Return policy details here.

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norm
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I actually double checked to see what version it is because sometimes the sellers don't actually know. I asked whether the IMEI started with 35 or 99. If it starts with 35 it's a Verizon version, if it starts with 99 it's the Google version.

They responded, "the stock we have start with 35"

So that means these are the Verizon version with a locked bootloader. For those that may not know, they can still be used on any carrier just fine. They are carrier unlocked. The bootloader however is locked. This means that you cannot install a custom ROM to keep updated when Google stops updating Android on this phone. Many people won't care about that, but people that are tech savvy and want to extend the useful life of this phone by installing newer versions of Android won't be able to.
itsarectangle
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Great for putting on CalyxOS.org to have a privacy minded phone.

EDIT: was informed later in thread that custom ROMs like CalyxOS cant be installed on Verizon variants of this phone (havent verified this but thanks to the user that called this out)
ZiLch
353 Posts
112 Reputation
You probably had a defective phone. Yes, the memory's inadequate so apps will often have to relaunch when you multitask. Yes, the battery is bad so you need to either carry a power bank or a charger. But other than that, the phone's great.

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Apr 12, 2021 09:06 PM
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BeautifulLumber9989Apr 12, 2021 09:06 PM
378 Posts
Quote from stingtime :
I think this model gets unlimited uploads to google photos(at lower quality). I bought an OG Pixel for that purpose.

Brian
Ok Michael G
Apr 12, 2021 09:10 PM
43 Posts
Joined Nov 2016
wehaveadealApr 12, 2021 09:10 PM
43 Posts
Quote from TidalWaveOne :
I've had this phone for a long time too.... and while it isn't perfect... it's not as bad as you make it sound.
OK, yours isn't, but mine is.
Apr 12, 2021 09:28 PM
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Joined Dec 2015
iamhollandApr 12, 2021 09:28 PM
1,091 Posts
Quote from whatisleg :
Software guy here. I've had to deal with using this phone for two years, as well as testing as part of work.

This is a slick price, but I cannot recommend this phone. I love Google's software in general, but the hardware on this is crap. I've seen so many defective USB ports and random display issues on test devices (which is not too abnormal, since these devices are under heavier load than normal). However, my personal phone had to be warrantied twice for two separate issues. One was motherboard-related and the other was when the phone just stopped charging entirely.
Agreed, I've had two of these and both failed with charging port issues.
Pro
Apr 12, 2021 09:29 PM
443 Posts
Joined Apr 2010
Just_one
Pro
Apr 12, 2021 09:29 PM
443 Posts
So if the phone is brand new (i.e. old stock) would it have the original factory warranty?
My experience with the Pixel 3 wasn't great but Google did replace it and kept extending the warranty 3 months when replaced. I began to doubt how thorough Ingram Micro tested their Pixel refurbs before they shipped them out. Ready to try it again. BTW, really love the portrait setting on the camera.
Apr 12, 2021 09:32 PM
181 Posts
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TarzanmanApr 12, 2021 09:32 PM
181 Posts
Quote from whatisleg :
Software guy here. I've had to deal with using this phone for two years, as well as testing as part of work.

This is a slick price, but I cannot recommend this phone. I love Google's software in general, but the hardware on this is crap. I've seen so many defective USB ports and random display issues on test devices (which is not too abnormal, since these devices are under heavier load than normal). However, my personal phone had to be warrantied twice for two separate issues. One was motherboard-related and the other was when the phone just stopped charging entirely.
Long time phone user here. I got a pixel 3XL when my Axon 7 finally gave up the ghost.

I bought used and have been using the phone for well over a year now.
Verdict: This is a very capable phone that is a much better option used at ~$160 than many new phones at double that price.

The bad
Screen brightness. Not bright enough for use in direct sunlight and the adaptive brightness typically leaves the screen a bit too bright in the dark (IMO). If you are an outdoorsy type that is on your phone a lot in the sun then definitely avoid the pixel 3/3xl

That is the only real drawback I have seen. Battery life is just ok, and like other phones degrades with use and age, but I don't typically have issues making it through the day unless i use it heavily. For times like those I carry a charger or battery backup.
Apr 12, 2021 09:36 PM
455 Posts
Joined Feb 2006
sdflyerApr 12, 2021 09:36 PM
455 Posts
Quote from wehaveadeal :
OK, yours isn't, but mine is.
I think the Pixel 3 had some serious QA issues or Google was using cheap hardware. I got mine in December 2018. The camera started acting up a few months in. It was like the software worked, but the hardware didn't without a restart almost every single time. I sent it in on a warranty exchange and received a refurb in June 2019. Then, 2 weeks out of warranty in December 2019, my charge port melted, heard the sizzling and pulled the charger out. The charger was red hot, literally. Called and they said, too bad, out of warranty. Thank goodness for wireless charging. Eventually did a battery/charge port swap myself to save $100+ over taking it to a fix it place. Shortly after the fix, Verizon offered $600 trade in credit towards S21. Based on the UI of the A51 that my wife uses, I did not want to ever go to a Samsung from a Pixel. Had a guy show me how clean his S20 looked and that convinced me to switch.

The Pixel Android experience is fantastic. The hardware and/or QA are suspect. Now that the Samsung flagships function similar to the Pixels, it's hard to want to gamble on a Pixel again.

Some love them, some have a terrible experience.
Apr 12, 2021 09:39 PM
81 Posts
Joined Jun 2005
normApr 12, 2021 09:39 PM
81 Posts
Quote from itsarectangle :
Great for putting on CalyxOS.org to have a privacy minded phone.
I've mentioned this elsewhere in the thread, but this phone cannot have a custom rom installed on it since it's the Verizon version. Would probably be good if you could edit your post so others aren't misled since yours is the very first post and one of the most highly voted as helpful.

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Apr 12, 2021 09:49 PM
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feijichangApr 12, 2021 09:49 PM
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Quote from norm :
I've mentioned this elsewhere in the thread, but this phone cannot have a custom rom installed on it since it's the Verizon version. Would probably be good if you could edit your post so others aren't misled since yours is the very first post and one of the most highly voted as helpful.
Done, thanks. Thats really disappointing that the Verizon variant cant install custom Roms. I love CalyxOS on both my Pixel 3 (non-Verizon) and 4.
Apr 12, 2021 10:20 PM
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RoxieKApr 12, 2021 10:20 PM
86 Posts
Had this phone and I woke up one morning to the black screen of death after an update. Was only a year old. Also glitched alot towards the end of it's life. Won't buy pixel again as I was quoted 400 to fix.
Apr 12, 2021 11:05 PM
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SDcl21Apr 12, 2021 11:05 PM
450 Posts
Thinking of picking this phone up for my mother. Sorry if this is a stupid question, but would this be an upgrade over an LG G7 ThinQ?
Apr 12, 2021 11:43 PM
378 Posts
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BeautifulLumber9989Apr 12, 2021 11:43 PM
378 Posts
Quote from SDcl21 :
Thinking of picking this phone up for my mother. Sorry if this is a stupid question, but would this be an upgrade over an LG G7 ThinQ?
Definitely
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Apr 12, 2021 11:50 PM
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Joined Feb 2016
jessbelowApr 12, 2021 11:50 PM
47 Posts
Which phone should I get this pixel 3 sale slickdeal or the pixel 5 from eBay for $509 or the Samsung note 20? I need a phone for taking pictures and videos. What phone should I buy?
Pro
Apr 12, 2021 11:53 PM
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CrazyGoat
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Apr 12, 2021 11:53 PM
1,680 Posts
My Pixel 3 XL is having all sorts of hardware issues with it's Wifi and Bluetooth radios. Sometimes they'll spontaneously turn off, and cannot be started back up no matter what kind of device resets you do.

Then it'll magically start working after 3-4 reboots, a power off, and maybe a safe mode boot. Totally random, nothing I can do to control it.

Software support ends in a few months. Get a Pixel 3A or something else.

I have owned the Pixel 1 XL, 2, 3 and 3XL - and the 3 and 3XL have been the worst of the bunch from a hardware perspective. I love pixel, but these two phones are making me consider an iPhone after 9 years on Google.
Last edited by CrazyGoat April 12, 2021 at 05:58 PM.
Apr 13, 2021 12:12 AM
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cpsmith1984Apr 13, 2021 12:12 AM
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Got one for my mother in law. She will be upgrading from moto z3. Thanks.

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Apr 13, 2021 12:45 AM
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violianApr 13, 2021 12:45 AM
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Quote from wehaveadeal :
I've had this phone since it was released. This is a great price, but it's an awful phone. The RAM management is terrible. Freezes up ALL the time. Apps constantly close when you open anything else. "But the camera is great!" you might say. Yeah, but good luck getting a shot when you need it or taking more than one without it freezing up. Seriously, my original pixel still works better than my pixel 3.
I would look at what apps are on your phone. Some widgets cause lots of issues. I remembered having some Yahoo apps (for stock info and Yahoo emails) and that really degraded my Pixel 3a's performance - most likely the App was secretly keeping track of everything I do in the background so they can sell data for ad purposes.

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