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Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

Nothappy123 — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:43:48 GMT

I don't know what GSM and CDMA mean. Will it work on Public Mobile? I'm really after this phone for the camera. My old Canon point and shoot died and I've looked at reviews for this phone's camera and video and it does a better job than my old dedicated camera. I figured might as well go for a phone with a good camera and carry one less thing in my pocket.

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

will13am — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:06:17 GMT

This phone will work on the Public Mobile service. All google phones will work.

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

t_p — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:09:31 GMT

@Nothappy123 wrote:
I don't know what GSM and CDMA mean. Will it work on Public Mobile? I'm really after this phone for the camera. My old cannon point and shoot died and I've looked at reviews for this phone's camera and video and it does a better job than my old dedicated camera. I figured might as well go for a phone with a good camera and carry one less thing in my pocket.

@Nothappy123

You can check for full specs here:

Google Pixel 3 - Full phone specifications (gsmarena.com)

The phone meets all PM requirements.

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

Nothappy123 — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:15:52 GMT

That's great! Will my current Public Mobile sim card in my old phone swap over or do I need a new sim card?

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

darlicious — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:39:16 GMT

@Nothappy123

That phone will work perfectly fine with public mobile as that's my new camera. It does currently have a pm sim card in it from my extra data account that I had to reactivate this month. Are you purchasing from a Canadian retailer or American?

Edit:

It takes the nano sim size. Is your sim card a tric-cut? Can you snap it out the micro size frame? ( Not now of course!😃)

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

Nothappy123 — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:23:47 GMT

Amazon ca has them. I'm not tech savvy enough to know what your post means. Would I need a new sim? I'd order it at the same time I ordered the phone if I need one.

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

Nothappy123 — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:30:25 GMT

It's a Moto E4 The sim is pretty small. It's 1/2" x 3/8"

I googled it... the E4 takes a nano sim. I guess that means I'm good to go?

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

hTideGnow — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:32:52 GMT

@Nothappy123 Yes, Google Pixel 3 will work here without issue.

Both Moto E4 and Google take nano sim so you are good.

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

darlicious — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:34:12 GMT

@Nothappy123

Most likely not.....you need the smallest size. See below. Edit: Yes you are good to go...

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

Nothappy123 — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:36:08 GMT

Thanks for the pic! I have the smallest one in the pic.

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

darlicious — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:37:37 GMT

@Nothappy123

You can compare photo quality (up to the community's limited upload size) in this thread.....just skip the minor skirmish of lounge worthiness at the beginning of the thread.....I add photos from my camera as well, halfway thru the thread.

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/The-Lounge/Phone-Camera-Action/td-p/704544

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

darlicious — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:54:53 GMT

@Nothappy123

Is it this one ?

https://www.amazon.ca/Google-Pixel-Unlocked-GSM-CDMA/dp/B07KSSQQLZ/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=google+pixel+3&qid=1633473337&sr=8-18.

If it's the Verizon variant make sure you remove the Verizon sim card before powering it on with no sim card inserted. If it has sufficient power go to>>Settings>>About phone>>Build number. Tap on the build number 7 times in quick succession to open the developers options. Scroll down to the OEM and turn it on.

You can then exit this area and insert your pm sim card to start the set up of your new phone. Turning the OEM on gives you the choice in future if you want to use the bootloader to continue to get updates beyond Android12 for example.

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

Yummy — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:51:24 GMT

@darlicious wrote:
I add photos from my camera as well, halfway thru the thread.

Pictures provided by @darlicious, particularly night shoots are amazingly good! Usually in classic camera you would need exposure of few seconds but with her camera it is 1/8 or 1/11 sec.

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

Nothappy123 — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:53:17 GMT

yeah... but in black

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

Nothappy123 — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:54:51 GMT

The low light performance is what caught my attention. And RAW files. and 4k video. Quite a step up from my dead Canon. I have a Nikon DSLR for "serious" work. But it won't fit in my pocket. Lol.

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

darlicious — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:01:28 GMT

@Nothappy123

Lol that's why I call it my camera! I have the other two phones to use....

@Yummy

The astrophotography will use an exposure usually between 30 sec and 1 min. Best with a mini tripod but I have propped up the phone to use it as well with some interesting results....

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

Nothappy123 — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:01:48 GMT

Thanks! My Moto E4 is a Verizon and it seems ok.

What is the video like on the pixel 3? Same good low light performance?

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

Nothappy123 — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:06:47 GMT

Interesting that you mention astrophotography. I have a Zhumell 130 and a phone holder I'm itching to use. The Moto was ok but not enough pixels in video mode for good stacking images.(something I've yet to do) Can you extract single frames from the Pixel 3 video? I guess I should just google it. Need to find out the video file format. Thanks for your help.

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

darlicious — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:07:16 GMT

@Nothappy123

I haven't shot a lot of video (not a fan) but yes pretty much it retains good sharpness in focus and colour.

Re: Will a Google Pixel 3 64GB Unlocked GSM & CDMA 4G LTE phone work on Public Mobile?

darlicious — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:18:59 GMT

@Nothappy123

Here are the camera specs...

MAIN CAMERA

Single	12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Features	Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

SELFIE CAMERA

Dual	8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF
Features	Auto-HDR
Video	1080p@30fps

You can compare cameras as well on gsm arena....

https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3-9256.php

Edit:

I had a d'oh moment in this thread but if it helps.....🤔

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Phones-Hardware/Google-Pixel-3-install-sim-card/m-p/702464