9 cool features that prove the Google Pixel 3 line of phones are still worth buying, despite the upcoming Pixel 4 launch

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Darren Weaver

• No story of Google's Pixel 3 phones would be complete without mentioning their powerful cameras.
• All the models in the Pixel 3 family, from the Pixel 3a ($299.99) to the Pixel 3 XL ($900), feature a 12.2-megapixel dual-pixel rear camera.
• They also include cool camera features such as Night Sight, which let you take impressively crisp low-lighting shots, and Google Lens, which lets you examine real-life products with your phone.
• If you're considering a new Pixel 3 phone, these nine camera features might convince you to take the leap.

In the smartphone world, Google has made a name for itself with the Pixel line and its stunning camera quality.

The newest models, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, are set to be released soon, but in the meantime, you have plenty of great phones to choose from in the Pixel 3 series. It's made up of four phones, the 3a and 3a XL, the 3, and the 3 XL.

They differ in price, design, size, and battery life, but the one thing they all boast is a 12.2-megapixel dual-pixel rear camera. Along with this powerful camera comes a host of cool photo-shooting features to make you appreciate it even more. Whether you prefer the budget Pixel 3a, which only costs $300, or want to splurge for the Pixel 3XL, which costs around $900, you get to enjoy the same camera features.

If you're thinking about buying a Google Pixel 3 phone for its camera alone, we don't blame you (and you'll be getting a useful overall phone, too). As a Pixel 3 owner myself, I'll show you the camera features below that might convince you to make the upgrade.

Learn more about the best camera features of the Google Pixel 3 series of phones, then shop the different models below.

Photos featured are taken with a Pixel 3 XL and are unedited.

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