Pixel vs Pixel 3

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Upgrading from a Google Pixel to a Pixel 3 will give you improvements in several areas, such as the display and processor. The Pixel 3 display is ½-inch larger as compared to the Pixel, going from 5.0-inches to 5.5-inches. However, the overall size of the phone only increases by 0.1-inch. The Pixel 3 display also added HDR support. Other features of the Pixel 3 include a Snapdragon 845 processor with Pixel Visual Core and Titan M security module, 4GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of internal storage. Other hardware related features include the Active Edge technology and water resistance, along with a dual-front facing camera setup and 12.2MP dual-pixel camera on the back.

Price Comparison

Pixel vs Pixel 3 Pricing

Pixel prices start at $76, which is cheaper than the Pixel 3 low price of $77.

Specs Comparison

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Size

Size and Weight: Pixel vs Pixel 3
Size Pixel Pixel 3
Width 72 mm 2.8 inches 68 mm 2.7 inches
Height 153 mm 6.0 inches 146 mm 5.7 inches
Depth 9 mm 0.3 inches 8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight 198 g 7.0 ounces 148 g 5.2 ounces

Camera

Cameras: Pixel vs Pixel 3
Camera Pixel Pixel 3
Primary 50.0 MP 12.2 MP
Resolution 50 MP 4032x3024
Aperture f/1.7
Secondary 10.5 MP
Aperture f/2.2

Screen

Screen and Display: Pixel vs Pixel 3
Display Pixel Pixel 3
Screen Tech OLED None
Resolution 1080x2424 1080x2160
Screen Size 160 mm 6.3 in 139 mm 5.5 in
Pixels Per Inch 422 ppi 439 ppi
Refresh Rate 120 Hz - Hz

Battery

Battery and Charging: Pixel vs Pixel 3
Battery Pixel Pixel 3
Capacity 4700 mAh 2915 mAh
Longevity 24 hours hours
USB USB-C USB-C

Processing

Processing: Pixel vs Pixel 3
Processor Pixel Pixel 3
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 (Napali)

Color Choices

Pixel

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver

Pixel 3

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • White
  • Pink

Pixel vs Pixel 3 Colors

The Pixel introduces two new colors not found in the Pixel 3 color palette: White and Pink. Both the Pixel and Pixel 3 share one color: Black. However, the Pixel does away with Silver and Blue, previously seen on the Pixel 3.

Storage Options

Pixel

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 32GB
  • 128GB

Pixel 3

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 64GB
  • 128GB

Pixel vs Pixel 3 Storage

The Pixel 3 introduces one new storage option not found on the Pixel: 64GB. Both the Pixel and Pixel 3 share one storage option: 128GB. However, the Pixel 3 does not have options for 32GB, as seen on the Pixel.

Reviews

Pixel

8 reviews 4.1 stars

Pixel 3

88 reviews 4.8 stars

Pixel vs Pixel 3 Reviews

Users rate the Pixel with 4.1 stars, compared to the Pixel 3 with 4.8 of 5.0 stars.

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