The Google Pixel 3 is the best Android phone you can buy: Here's how much it costs

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• Google was slow to enter the smartphone game, but its superb Pixel phone sets the bar high.
• The Pixel phones stand among the best Android devices you can buy.
• Below, we break down the differences between all the Pixel smartphone models that are available to answer the question: How much does the Google Pixel cost?

Given that Google is the company behind Android - which is by far the most popular mobile operating system - it's no surprise that the company also makes great Android smartphones. However, some of us do wonder why Google didn't start making its own phones until 2016 when the first Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones finally dropped.

The Pixel was definitely a hit, and Google has continued to update its flagship mobile lineup since 2016. The most recent models are the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, which were released in 2018 and are far and away two of the best flagship phones of that year. We expect the Pixel 4 will come out sometime in October.

Along with great build quality, the Pixel smartphones remain hugely popular thanks to their slick interfaces, solid hardware, and some of the best cameras you're going to find on a phone. If you want the purest Android experience possible, the Pixel is the phone for you.

If you're considering buying a Google Pixel smartphone, then read on: We've broken down the differences in features, hardware, and price between the models that are available online right now from various retailers.

Whether you're a dedicated Android user or you're an iPhone owner looking to make the switch, you'll find what you're looking for below.

Read on in the slides below to see how much a Google Pixel costs in 2019:

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