Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 3 XL - Detailed Comparison
Expert Comparison
Updated February 2026 by GM Mobile Arena team
Compare Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 3 XL side by side. Our table below provides a detailed, unbiased analysis of all key specifications and features to help you make an informed decision.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Basic Information | ||
| Brand | ||
| Release Date | 2018, October 18 | 2018, October 18 |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2018, October 09 | 2018, October 09 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm (5.73 x 2.69 x 0.31 in) | 158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 148 g (5.22 oz) | 184 g (6.49 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Display | ||
| Type | P-OLED, HDR | P-OLED, HDR |
| Size | 5.5" | 6.3" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels | 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 9.0, up to Android 12 | Android 9.0, up to Android 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 630 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 | 4 |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB storage, no card slot | 64GB/128GB storage, no card slot |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Main Camera | ||
| Single | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Triple | N/A | N/A |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Single | N/A | N/A |
| Dual | 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF | 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF |
| Triple | N/A | N/A |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 66, 71 |
| 5G Bands | N/A | N/A |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Po 2915 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3430 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2915 mAh | 3430 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 Wireless | 18W wired, PD2.0 Wireless |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink | Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink |
| Models | G013A | G013C |
Which phone is right for you?
Google Pixel 3
Brand:
Google
Released:
2018, October 18
Key Features:
- 4 RAM
- 64GB/128GB storage, no card slot Storage
- 2915 mAh Battery
- 12 Main Camera
Google Pixel 3 XL
Brand:
Google
Released:
2018, October 18
Key Features:
- 4 RAM
- 64GB/128GB storage, no card slot Storage
- 3430 mAh Battery
- 12 Main Camera
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