No, your eyes don't deceive you — the specs inside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are very similar to last year's Pixel 2 lineup. But we know Google's never played the game of having new specs just for the sake of the numbers — it likes to build phones that have enough specs to accomplish its goals. That isn't to say the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are bare, though — there's plenty in here to compete with the latest high-end phones, and it's of particular note that the Pixel 3 has all of the same internals as the larger version, aside from battery and screen size of course.
Here's the complete spec sheet for both the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
Category | Pixel 3 | Pixel 3 XL |
---|---|---|
Operating system | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Display | 5.5-inch OLED, 2160x1080 (18:9) Gorilla Glass 5 |
6.3-inch OLED, 2960x1440 (18.5:9) Gorilla Glass 5 |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Pixel Visual Core |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Pixel Visual Core |
RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
Storage | 64/128GB | 64/128GB |
Expandable | No | No |
Rear camera 1 | 12.2MP, 1.4-micron, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF | 12.2MP, 1.4-micron, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF |
Front camera 1 | 8MP, f/1.8, auto focus 75-degree lens |
8MP, f/1.8, auto focus 75-degree lens |
Front camera 2 | 8MP, f/2.2, fixed focus 97-degree lens |
8MP, f/2.2, fixed focus 97-degree lens |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, NFC, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, NFC, GPS |
Audio | Stereo speakers USB-C |
Stereo speakers USB-C |
Battery | 2915mAh Non-removable |
3430mAh Non-removable |
Charging | 18W USB-C PD Qi wireless |
18W USB-C PD Qi wireless |
Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Security | Fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint sensor |
Dimensions | 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm 148 g |
158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm 184 g |
Colors | Just Black, Very White, Not Pink | Just Black, Very White, Not Pink |
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