Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 3 XL - Detailed Comparison

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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
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 3
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Google Pixel 3 XL
Google Pixel 3 XL
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Basic Information
Brand Google Google
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
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
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Google Pixel 3 XL
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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