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Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL specs: This is no Galaxy Note 9

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are official, so what kind of specs should you expect from Google's latest and greatest?
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Published onOctober 9, 2018

As we saw throughout the last several months, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL specs aren’t all that impressive. Looking almost identical to last year’s flagships, the internal specs of both handsets don’t stand out when compared to other 2018 flagships.

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL full list of specifications

You can find the list of Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL specs in the table below:

Google Pixel 3 specsGoogle Pixel 3 XL specs
Display
Google Pixel 3 specs
5.5-inch flexible OLED
1,080 x 2,160 resolution
443ppi
18:9 screen ratio
Gorilla Glass 5
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
6.3-inch flexible OLED
1,440 x 2,960 resolution
523ppi
18.5:9 screen ratio
Gorilla Glass 5
Processor
Google Pixel 3 specs
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
GPU
Google Pixel 3 specs
Adreno 630
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
Adreno 630
RAM
Google Pixel 3 specs
4GB
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
4GB
Storage
Google Pixel 3 specs
64GB, 128GB
No microSD slot
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
64GB, 128GB
No microSD slot
Cameras
Google Pixel 3 specs
Rear: 12.2MP f/1.8 sensor, 1.4 micron pixels, OIS and EIS, spectral and flicker sensor

Front:
Main: 8MP standard angle (75 degree FOV) f/1.8 auto-focus sensor
Secondary: 8MP wide-angle (97 degree FOV) f/2.2 fixed-focus sensor
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
Rear: 12.2MP f/1.8 sensor, 1.4 micron pixels, OIS and EIS, spectral and flicker sensor

Front:
Main: 8MP standard angle (75 degree FOV) f/1.8 auto-focus sensor
Secondary: 8MP wide-angle (97 degree FOV) f/2.2 fixed-focus sensor
Headphone jack
Google Pixel 3 specs
No
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
No
Battery
Google Pixel 3 specs
2,915mAh
Wireless charging
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
3,430mAh
Wireless charging
IP rating
Google Pixel 3 specs
IP68
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
IP68
Other features
Google Pixel 3 specs
Dual front-facing speakers, Active Edge, USB Type-C, single nano-SIM
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
Dual front-facing speakers, Active Edge, USB Type-C, single nano-SIM
Connectivity
Google Pixel 3 specs
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz + 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0,
NFC
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz + 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0,
NFC
Network
Google Pixel 3 specs
World-wide network/carrier compatibility with:  GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) 
CDMA EVDO Rev A: BC0/BC1/BC10 
WCDMA: W1/W2  FDD-LTE: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/  26/28/29/32/66/71 
Supports up to CAT 16 (1Gbps DL / 75Mbps UL), 5x DL CA, 4x4 MIMO, LAA, 256-QAM  DL and 64-QAM UL depending on carrier support 
eSIM (Select markets. See your carrier for details) 
FeliCa (Japan only) 
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
World-wide network/carrier compatibility with:  GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) 
CDMA EVDO Rev A: BC0/BC1/BC10 
WCDMA: W1/W2  FDD-LTE: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/  26/28/29/32/66/71 
Supports up to CAT 16 (1Gbps DL / 75Mbps UL), 5x DL CA, 4x4 MIMO, LAA, 256-QAM  DL and 64-QAM UL depending on carrier support 
eSIM (Select markets. See your carrier for details) 
FeliCa (Japan only) 
Software version
Google Pixel 3 specs
Android 9 Pie
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
Android 9 Pie
Colors
Google Pixel 3 specs
Just Black, Clearly White, Not Pink
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
Just Black, Clearly White, Not Pink
Dimensions and weight
Google Pixel 3 specs
68.2 x 145.6 x 7.9mm / 2.7 x 5.7 x 0.3in
148g / 5.2oz 
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
76.7 x 158.0 x 7.9mm / 3.0 x 6.2 x 0.3in
184g / 6.5oz 
In the box
Google Pixel 3 specs
Quick Switch Adapter 
USB-C to USB-C cable 
USB-C 18W Power adapter 
Pixel USB-C earbuds 
USB-C digital to 3.5 mm headphone adapter 
SIM tool 
Quick Start Guide 
Google Pixel 3 XL specs
Quick Switch Adapter 
USB-C to USB-C cable 
USB-C 18W Power adapter 
Pixel USB-C earbuds 
USB-C digital to 3.5 mm headphone adapter 
SIM tool 
Quick Start Guide 

Starting around front, the smaller Pixel 3 features a 5.5-inch P-OLED screen with a 1,080 x 2,160 resolution while the larger Pixel 3 XL sports a 1,440 x 2,960 resolution 6.3-inch P-OLED display. And while the latter of the two does feature a notch, both phones retain the stereo front-facing speakers.

Just like with previous Pixel handsets, both the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are almost identical spec-wise. So as far as cameras are concerned, around front, this means that the pair of smartphones each feature dual 8MP sensors (one standard f/1.8 shooter and one wide-angle f/2.2 snapper). These sensors allow the Pixels to take wide-angle selfies and handle better depth sensing. Around back, both handsets will utilize a single 12.2MP f/1.8 sensor.

Inside, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL specs include a Snapdragon 845 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of built-in storage. The smaller of the two will come with a 2,915mAh battery while the larger model is powered by a 3,430mAh battery.

Additional specs include IP68 water and dust resistance, Android 9 Pie, wireless charging, and the pressure-sensitive Active Edge.

What do you think about the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL specs? Will this be your next smartphone? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!