Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 3 XL vs Google Pixel 3
Comparison between Google Pixel 3 XL and Google Pixel 3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 3 XL, ahead on Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 3 XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,430 mAh
- against 2,915 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 523 ppi
- against 443 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 82.8 %
- against 77.2 %
- Display Diagonal
- 6.3″
- against 5.5″
Google Pixel 3, if you care about…
- Weight
- 148 g
- against 184 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 341,814 | 285,044 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 4x 2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x 1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v7 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Pink | White, Black, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 145.6 mm |
| Weight | 184 g | 148 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.8 % Best value | 77.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,430 mAh Best value | 2,915 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED | pOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,960 px Best value | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 523 ppi Best value | 443 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4.35 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.33 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.33 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,024 Mbps | 1,024 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker | aptX HD, A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G013C | G013A |
