Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel XL
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Google Pixel 3
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Google Pixel XL
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Google Pixel XL
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Google Pixel XL
Better display
Google Pixel XL
Lighter body
Google Pixel 3
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | P-OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 2560 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1440 |
| PPI | 443 | 534 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 77.2 | 71.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 530 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 7.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 12.3 MP, f/2 |
| Wide | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.4 |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2915 | 3450 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 130 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 552 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 32 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 145.6 | 154.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 148 | 168 |
| Width (mm) | 68.2 | 75.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, October 09. Released 2018, October 18 | 2016, October 04. Released 2016, October 20 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | 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, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| edge | — | Yes |
| gprs | — | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel XL are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Google Pixel XL packs a 3450 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Google Pixel XL reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 12.3 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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