Google Pixel 3 XL vs Galaxy S9+: Which One to Buy?

Now that the Google Pixel 3 XL release date is only a few days away buyers have lots of options and a tough choice to make. Get Google’s latest phone or buy something like the powerful Galaxy S9+ instead. If you’re trying to choose, here’s everything you need to know and how these two phones compare.

These are two big-screen phones with a lot to offer in completely different ways. They’re both great smartphones, just know that the experience is wildly different between the two in terms of software, design, and the cameras.

Read: Pixel 3 Release Date Details, Pricing & More

Both the Galaxy S9+ and the Pixel 3 XL look almost identical to the versions last year. However, they’re way better and packed full of changes and improvements. You can expect beautiful screens, great battery life, the latest software and excellent cameras. Deciding which one you want is the hard part.

There are plenty of excellent Android phones available as 2018 comes to a close, and others like the OnePlus 6T are coming soon too. However, if you want a big screen and the stock Android experience the Pixel 3 XL should be a the top of your list. Even without stock Android, the Galaxy S9+ should top most buyers lists too.

Trying to decide which one to buy is no easy task. That said, our information should help you decide if the Pixel 3 XL is even worth the short wait, or if you should just go get a Galaxy S9+ today, or even the Note 9 for that matter. Do you prefer stock Android? Do you want dual cameras with Samsung? Will you use Samsung Pay? Are you ok with the notch? We’ll cover that and more in the slideshow below.

Both phones have pros and cons, including high price tags, and this comes down to what each user needs the most. Without further delay, here’s everything you need to know about these two phones so you can make the right choice.

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