The Pixel 3 XL is just wide enough to grasp firmly in-palm, with a few fingers wrapped around the far edge for peace of mind. It’s not quite seamless - there’s noticeable separation between the frame and glass - but it’s impressively ergonomic. Said frame continues the curve, which the protective glass atop the screen completes. The glass - Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 - extends to all four corners and edges of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL’s rears, encircling the matte portion and curving slightly toward the aluminum frame.
And in the Pixel 3 XL’s case, it contributes to a slightly heavier profile (the Pixel 3 XL weighs in at 6.49 ounces versus the Pixel 2 XL’s 6.17 ounces). It feels a bit like ceramic, and testing saw it resist fingerprints and pocket lint in equal parts - a welcome change from the glossy finishes on flagships like the LG V40 and Vivo Nex S. It’s a bit deceptive the bottom portion of the rear cover has a matte coating, giving them the two-tone aesthetic characteristic of their predecessors. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are the first in Google’s Pixel series to ditch aluminum for glass, which enables support for wireless charging - also a first.
