Another vote for the Google Pixel line. Much of the Google Pixel team owns Tesla’s, so they are, quite literally, testing those phones with the Model 3 every day.
The Google Pixel 3 launches October 9.
The Google Pixel 3 launches October 9.
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I need to buy an Android phone, which one?
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RFernatt
Solar/EV Owner/Enthusiast
My vote is for the Pixels. Monthly security updates and the latest OS without waiting. We have OG Pixel XL and 2XL and they have been great. Battery life, camera, stability, smoothness of operation are all excellent. The 3 should continue this tradition.
A Pixel 3 for the Model 3 sounds like a good match!
A Pixel 3 for the Model 3 sounds like a good match!
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Just be aware that phone is not a US phone and is missing several of the bands the major US carriers use.
You can buy the Pocophone F1 in the US, but you probably shouldn't
You're trolling, right? Or have you not seen the 50+ page thread with 1000+ replies discussing phone key problems? Or the thread with 300+ replies? Or maybe some of the other threads that show up after a quick search? Or are you just assuming without any first-hand experience?
Poll: Model 3 Phone Key Failure Rate
Phone and Keycard Locked in Car
[POLL] Will Tesla ever offer a key fob for the Model 3?
Key Fob To The Rescue?
more fun with the phone "key"
Key Card Entry or Phone App?
Weird phone as key issues. Confirm my observations?
Android users: phone-as-key FIX
Using phone as a key. Not a good idea.
Stories of your Model 3 phone-as-a-key FAILURES, give us a FOB, Tesla!!!
Android phone key work around with Tasker?
If your phone key doesnt work do this
List of Android phones that work >99% of the time
Seriously, get an iPhone if you don’t want problems. It’s consistent.
JoeCoolMan24
Member
I'm for sure getting the Pixel 3 and I can't wait. My girlfriend's Pixel 2 takes unreal pictures.
I buy everyone's phones at work. No experience with Tesla on those phones but I'd highly recommend a Pixel or a Samsung in general (I'm holding out for a Pixel 3 XL). But most Android phones are getting so good these days that you're kind of splitting hairs between brands within similar price ranges. They all have minor strengths and weaknesses and subtly different features but are very similar in the big picture.
It's kind of a personal decision so you should really spend some time reading articles/reviews and checking them out in person to see what you like. You'll be happier in the long run if you take the time to make a decision that fits your preferences. Just double-check in here that there aren't any big problems with the one you pick before you pull the trigger.
It's kind of a personal decision so you should really spend some time reading articles/reviews and checking them out in person to see what you like. You'll be happier in the long run if you take the time to make a decision that fits your preferences. Just double-check in here that there aren't any big problems with the one you pick before you pull the trigger.
CapnOMatic
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fasteddie7
Active Member
What are all these worms doing here?
OP, I think you're going the wrong way about it.
(1) Determine which phone you'd like.
(2) Ask Model 3 owners about it
(3) If you don't like the responses, go to (1)
(4) Buy phone
Determining which phone you want, if your focus is working with Model 3, I'd focus on getting the cheapest phone possible. Less cost to correct if you find it doesn't work well.
OP, I think you're going the wrong way about it.
(1) Determine which phone you'd like.
(2) Ask Model 3 owners about it
(3) If you don't like the responses, go to (1)
(4) Buy phone
Determining which phone you want, if your focus is working with Model 3, I'd focus on getting the cheapest phone possible. Less cost to correct if you find it doesn't work well.
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3inthree
Member
Couldn't agree more. My S8 has worked flawlessly with the Model 3 since day one. There was an initial problem with audio echo on incoming calls, but Tesla fixed that several software revs back. Since the S9 came out, you can get a good deal on an S8.
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