I intend to buy a Pixel 3/3XL this year. Can the Pixel do it's own fitness tracking, or is a separate fitness tracker better (if so, I'd get the Garmin Vivosport). I know earlier Apple phones had fitness tracking, but I don't know how well they worked. Online, it seems most people are looking for devices to connect to their Pixels, so perhaps the Pixels are missing some sensors like a pedometer? I am not looking so much for step counting, but a GPS and pace tracking.

39 minutes ago, wjgo said:

I intend to buy a Pixel 3/3XL this year. Can the Pixel do it's own fitness tracking, or is a separate fitness tracker better (if so, I'd get the Garmin Vivosport). I know earlier Apple phones had fitness tracking, but I don't know how well they worked. Online, it seems most people are looking for devices to connect to their Pixels, so perhaps the Pixels are missing some sensors like a pedometer? I am not looking so much for step counting, but a GPS and pace tracking.

Looks like the Pixel has had the ability to do this for a while.

Google is your friend.
https://pixelmantras.com/setup-pedometer-google-pixel-pixel-xl/

https://www.google.com/search?ei=uju2W9qaEsK1zwK98Ln4Bg&q=pixel+fitness+tracking&oq=pixel+fitness+tracking&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6950.7077..7208...0.0..0.78.149.2......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71.o5wZtdAdmVU

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.fitness&hl=en

Looks like the Pixel has had the ability to do this for a while.

Google is your friend.
https://pixelmantras.com/setup-pedometer-google-pixel-pixel-xl/
https://www.google.com/search?ei=uju2W9qaEsK1zwK98Ln4Bg&q=pixel+fitness+tracking&oq=pixel+fitness+tracking&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6950.7077..7208...0.0..0.78.149.2......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71.o5wZtdAdmVU

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.fitness&hl=en

Hi Matt I have a pixel and it tracks well if you have it on you! I also have a fossil watch and a ticwatch s and they work like a charm! I am a huge Google Dan and they can do a lot with lots of other apps to connect data! Garmin is good but a water proof one is best!

My son just bought me a garmin fitrunner 35 for my 50th b day. Still figuring all the functions out. So far it's been helpful. Connects with other apps. Including myfitness pal.