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Linus has been using Samsung phones for quite a while now, but after reading constant leaks, he found himself falling for the Pixel hype cycle. With lofty camera claims, a new focus on AI, and a built-in thermometer(?), will Linus be impressed, or has Google promised more than they can deliver?

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 The hype is real
0:20 Camera bump impressions
1:33 Tensor G3 and specs
2:18 What's in the box
3:05 Display specs and LABS results
4:06 LABS battery testing results
5:07 LABS gaming performance and thermal results
6:05 Design impressions and pricing
7:13 Misc. specs and trying out face/finger unlock
8:49 Buttons/ports
9:12 Sponsor - dbrand
10:39 Trying out the main cameras
13:57 Selfie camera impressions
14:45 Thermometer test
16:05 Speaker impressions
16:51 Where's the Pro mini?
17:16 Outro