Google Pixel 3 Buyer's Guide
Pixel 3 Release Date: October 2018
Swappasaurus says...
Google released the Pixel 3 in October 2018. The Pixel 3 arrived in three color options: Just Black, Clearly White, and Not Pink. The phone had a soft-touch glass back, was water-resistant, and had the Active Edge technology making it easy to access the Google Assistant. Hardware features of the Pixel 3 included a Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, and a 2915 mAh battery. The camera hardware on the Pixel 3 was similar to the Pixel 2, with a 12.2MP dual-pixel camera on the back, but the front-facing camera setup on the Pixel 3 included an 8MP wide-angle along with the standard 8MP camera.
Pixel 3 Price
Pixel 3 Specs
More Specs
| Width | 68 mm 2.7 inches |
| Height | 146 mm 5.7 inches |
| Depth | 8 mm 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 148 g 5.2 ounces |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 |
| Screen Size | 139 mm 5.5 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 439 ppi |
| Primary | 12.2 MP |
| Resolution | 4032x3024 |
| Capacity | 2915 mAh |
| USB | USB-C |
| Qi | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 (Napali) |
Pixel 3 Storage
Pixel 3 Colors
Color Popularity
Black
Black is the most popular Pixel 3 color choice, a classic available on the previous generation Pixel 2, and others in the Google Pixel family.
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White is a great color for the Pixel 3, a classic available on the previous generation Pixel 2, and others in the Google Pixel family.
Shop White Pixel 3Pink
Pink is a popular Pixel 3 color preference, new to this generation of Google Pixel devices, and not found on the previous Pixel 2.
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Swappasaurus says...
Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
Here are real images taken from active Swappa listing under a variety of lighting conditions,
so you can figure out which Pixel 3 color is best for you.
Google Pixel Comparisons
Pixel 3 Family
FAQ
The most popular Pixel 3 storage option is 64 GB, chosen by 58% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the Pixel 3. In June 2025, the average sale price for the 64 GB option was $40, the 128 GB option was $72.
The most popular Pixel 3 color is Black, favored by 83% of buyers.
In general, Pixel 3 color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on Pixel 3 prices.
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