For less than $200, you`ll get Android 12 and more up-to-date security than most budget phones.
OK, let`s not sugar-coat it: Having been released back in 2018, the Google Pixel 3 XL is a pretty old phone. But in late 2021, it`s a better buy at just under $200 then most super-budget Android handsets, especially if you just need a device to tide you over the next year or so.
Ahead of Black Friday, B&H has the Pixel 3 XL available for $199 with free expedited shipping. The deal is marked as being the `T-Mobile variant` of the phone, however the spec sheet lists it as an unlocked model, meaning it can be used with other carriers. Regardless, the software experience you get should be the same as any other unlocked Pixel.
The Pixel 3 XL is currently up to date on the latest Android 12, and will be receiving a final security and bug fix update in early 2022. There are no more platform-level updates coming after that, but this Pixel still stands up favorably next to budget handsets in...
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