Pixel vs Pixel 3 XL

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Those upgrading from a Google Pixel to a Pixel 3 XL will see notable improvements in the power and performance, as well as an increase in the size of the display, and overall size of the phone. The Pixel featured a 5.0-inch display and the Pixel 3 XL brought a 6.3-inch display. The Pixel 3XL display also added HDR support. Other highlights of the Pixel 3 XL include a 3430 mAh battery, Active Edge technology for easy access to the Google Assistant, up to 128GB of internal storage, and a 12.2MP dual-pixel rear-facing camera.

Price Comparison

Pixel vs Pixel 3 XL Pricing

The Pixel fetches a higher starting price at $76 compared to the Pixel 3 XL, which starts at $76.

Specs Comparison

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Size

Size and Weight: Pixel vs Pixel 3 XL
Size Pixel Pixel 3 XL
Width 72 mm 2.8 inches 77 mm 3.0 inches
Height 153 mm 6.0 inches 158 mm 6.2 inches
Depth 9 mm 0.3 inches 8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight 198 g 7.0 ounces 184 g 6.5 ounces

Camera

Cameras: Pixel vs Pixel 3 XL
Camera Pixel Pixel 3 XL
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 XL
Display Pixel Pixel 3 XL
Screen Tech OLED None
Resolution 1080x2424 1440x2960
Screen Size 160 mm 6.3 in 160 mm 6.3 in
Pixels Per Inch 422 ppi 522 ppi
Refresh Rate 120 Hz - Hz

Battery

Battery and Charging: Pixel vs Pixel 3 XL
Battery Pixel Pixel 3 XL
Capacity 4700 mAh 3430 mAh
Longevity 24 hours hours
USB USB-C USB-C

Processing

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

Color Choices

Pixel

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver

Pixel 3 XL

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • White
  • Pink

Pixel vs Pixel 3 XL Colors

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

Storage Options

Pixel

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 32GB
  • 128GB

Pixel 3 XL

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 64GB
  • 128GB

Pixel vs Pixel 3 XL Storage

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

Reviews

Pixel

8 reviews 4.1 stars

Pixel 3 XL

107 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel vs Pixel 3 XL Reviews

Users rate the Pixel with 4.1 stars, compared to the Pixel 3 XL with 4.9 of 5.0 stars.

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