Google Pixel 3 XL Teardown Step #2 History

Changes to Step #2

Edit by Taylor Dixon — Oct 12, 2018

	[* black] Before diving inside, lets take a look at the sleek exterior of the Pixel 3 XL alongside its smaller sibling.
	[* black] The new backing on these phones looks a lot like the hybrid cover from the [guide\|71237\|last two\|stepid=142622\|new_window=true] [guide\|98093\|generations\|stepid=179849\|new_window=true], but this time around it's all glass (with a partial matte finish).
-	[* icon_note] Unfortunately glass is nowhere near as durable aluminum—we're hoping for an easy way to replace what will likely be a commonly-broken part.
+	[* icon_note] Unfortunately glass is nowhere near as durable as aluminum—we're hoping for an easy way to replace what will likely be a commonly-broken part.
	[* black] Turning to the front, we spy an extra camera sitting atop the Pixel 3's display.
	[* black] That's right, while everyone else has been [https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/11/17963172/samsung-galaxy-a9-release-date-news-features-four-cameras\|throwing cameras on the back\|new_window=true], Google turned around and added an ultrawide (19 mm lens) camera next to the existing wide angle (28 mm lens) camera.
	[* black] Exclusive to the Pixel 3 XL is a [https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/02/lg-g7-people-like-the-notch/\|trendy\|new_window=true] little notch that greets us as we turn on the phone.