Just yesterday, Google announced their flagship phones for this year, the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. Before we get to the differences between these phones, it’s worth mentioning their similarities for your convenience:
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Common features in Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Pixel Visual Core
- 4GB RAM
- 64/128GB, not expandable
- Rear camera: 12.2MP, 1.4micron PDAF, f/1.8, 2160p@30fps video
- Front camera: Dual – 8MP, autofocus, f/1.8 | 8MP, fixed focus, f/2.2
- Android 9 Pie
- IP68 water and dust resistant
- USB Type-C, wireless charging
Different features in Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
The phones are more or less the same, specs-wise, meaning they’ll both dish out identical performances. But there are some key differences you must make note of.
Here they are:
| Category | Pixel 3 | Pixel 3 XL |
| Display | 5.5″ AMOLED, 2160×1080, ~443 PPI, 18:9 aspect ratio | 6.3″ AMOLED, 2960×1440, ~523 PPI, 18.5:9 aspect ratio |
| Dimensions | 68.2 x 145.6 x 7.99mm, 148gms | 76.7 x 158 x 7.99mm, 184 gms |
| Battery | 2915mAh | 3430mAh |
| Price | $799 (64GB) | $899 (128GB) | $899 (64GB) | $999 (128GB) |
Unlike Pixel 3, the Pixel 3XL comes with a notched display to accommodate the bigger screen size. Its battery is expected to be relatively stronger too, despite the larger screen size and hence greater power consumption. There’s a price difference of $100 flat between the two devices despite very few differences.
