Everything You Need to Know About the Google Pixel 3 & 3 XL

With all the controversy around the much-awaited phones, Google has finally launched their two new phones – Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. It is worth to give the title – “The Controversial Pixel” to these phones, as no other phones in the history of Google's Pixel lineup, deserves this title. We can also say that it is one of the world’s most leaked smartphones which is now finally in the hand of users. Well, as we all know many things about these two phones, but still they also pack several surprises which Google didn’t mention during the launching event of these two phones.

So, here is everything you need to know in detail about the differences between the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL as well as how they have improved upon the previous phones – Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL of Google Company.
Important Date
The new Google Pixel 3 along with Pixel 3 XL was announced on October 9, 2018, at Google's Made by Google Launch Event. The Pixel 3 and 3 XL is now being available for preorder starting on October 9th from Google and Verizon Wireless, its exclusive US partner. Both the phones are officially released to the public on October 18th, 2018.

• Release date: October 18, 2018
• Preorder date: October 9, 2018
• Announced: October 9, 2018

Storage Capacity
Both the phone – Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are coming in two storage variants: 64 GB and 128 GB. Similar to its predecessor, they don’t have expandable storage, but will give users unlimited cloud storage of all photos and videos when stored on Google Photos.

• Storage available: 64 GB or 128 GB
• Expandable storage: no

Price for Everything
The price of new Pixel 3 is $799 for the 64 GB model, and raise to $899 for the 128 GB variant.

• Price: $799 (64 GB), $899 (128 GB) plus tax

The new Pixel 3 XL's pricing starts at $899 for the 64 GB model and raise to $999 for the 128 GB version

• Price: $899 (64 GB), $999 (256 GB) plus tax.

Body
The body of new Pixel 3 is very similar to previous year's Pixel 2 phone. Once again the Pixel 3 phone is coming with an aluminum body with a hybrid coating. For protection purpose, both the front and back use Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is available in three colors: Clearly White, Just Black, and Not Pink.

• Frame: Aluminum unibody with hybrid coating
• Corning® Gorilla® Glass: 6
• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, and Not Pink

Whereas, in Pixel 3 XL, the rear panel is now 100% glass instead of metal with a glass window at the top. Even in this, the Pixel 3 XL will use an aluminum frame with a hybrid coating. As for colors, there will be the similar options as in Pixel 3: Clearly White, Just Black, and Not Pink.

• Frame: Aluminum unibody with hybrid coating
• Corning Gorilla® Glass: 5
• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, and Not Pink

Basics

Both the devices – Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are only marginally larger than their predecessor phones.

Pixel 3 specifications:-

• Height: 5.73 inches
• Width: 2.69 inches
• Depth: 0.31 inches
• Weight: 5.22 ounces
• Dust/water resistance: IP68
• Supported carriers: T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, Project Fi

Pixel 3 XL specifications:-

• Height: 6.22 inches
• Width: 3.02 inches
• Depth: 0.31 inches
• Weight: 6.49 ounces
• Dust/water resistance: IP68
• Supported carriers: Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon

Display

For display, both the Pixel 3 and 3 XL received a huge bump in screen size when compared to their predecessor phones – Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Amongst the both, the Pixel 3 received the largest, increasing from a 5.0-inch screen to a 5.5-inch screen.
Pixel 3 display specifications:-

• Screen size: 5.5 inches
• Screen resolution: 2160 x 1080 pixels
• Pixel density: 443 ppi
• Screen type: OLED
• Notch: no
• Screen-to-body ratio: 77.2%
• DCI-P3: 100%
• Aspect ratio:18:9
• Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1
• Refresh rate: 60 Hz

Pixel 3 XL display specifications:-

• Screen size: 6.3 inches
• Screen resolution: 2960 x 1440
• Pixel density: 523 ppi
• Screen type: OLED
• Notch: yes
• Screen-to-body ratio: 82.8%
• Aspect ratio: 19:9
• Refresh rate: 60 Hz

Performance

Even in storage factor, Google has given both devices the same internals, as both the devices are limited to 4 GB of RAM.
Pixel 3 performance:-

• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
• Chip size: 10 nanometer
• CPU frequency: 2.5 GHz and 1.6 GHz
• CPU cores: 8
• GPU: Adreno 630
• GPU cores: 4

Pixel 3 XL performance:-

• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
• Chip size: 10 nanometer
• CPU frequency: 2.5 GHz and 1.6 GHz
• CPU cores: 8
• GPU: Adreno 630
• GPU cores: 4

Battery

The battery of Pixel 3 received a slight increase from 2,700 mAh to 2,915 mAh. But, the battery in Pixel 3 XL is actually smaller to last year's Pixel 2 XL at 3,450 mAh. For the very first time, both the Pixel 3 and 3 XL phones will finally support wireless charging. Google announced a new charging pad that offers 10 W of wireless charging power and activates a new menu that turns your Pixel 3 into a mini Google Home Hub.
Pixel 3 battery specifications:-

• Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
• Capacity: 2,915 mAh
• Charging: USB Power Delivery (USB PD), Qi Wireless Charging

Pixel 3 XL battery specifications:-

• Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
• Capacity: 3,430 mAh
• Charging: USB Power Delivery (USB PD), Qi Wireless Charging

Front Camera

However Google still continues to ignore the multi-camera trend on the rear camera, the front-facing camera is a different story. Google is including dual front-facing cameras in both the phones – Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, both of which are 8 MP.
Pixel 3 front camera specifications:-

• Resolution: 8 MP and 8 MP
• Aperture: ƒ/1.8 (first lens) and ƒ/2.2 (second lens)
• Zoom: digital
• Flash: screen-based (with third-party app)
• Image stabilization: software-based
• RAW support: yes (with third-party app)

Pixel 3 XL front camera specifications:-

• Resolution: 8 MP and 8 MP
• Aperture: ƒ/1.8 , ƒ/2.2 (wide-angle)
• Zoom: no
• Flash: screen-based
• Image stabilization: software-based
• RAW support: no

Rear Camera

Both the phones – Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL continues to hold on to the single rear camera, as both use the same 12.2 MP lens with a ƒ/1.8 aperture and 1.4µm pixels.
Pixel 3 rear camera specifications:-

• Resolution: 12 MP
• Aperture: ƒ/1.8
• Zoom: 2x optical, 10x digital
• Flash: Single LED
• Image stabilization: optical and electronic
• RAW support: yes
• Lens cover: sapphire crystal
• Object detection: bodies, faces

Pixel 3 XL rear camera specifications:-

• Resolution: 12 MP
• Aperture: ƒ/1.8
• Zoom: Digital, AI-enhanced
• Flash: Multi LED
• Image stabilization: optical and electronic
• RAW support: yes
• Lens cover: sapphire crystal
• Object detection: bodies, faces

Box Includes

Now, after reading the specification list you have made your mind to buy any of the phones – Pixel 3 and 3 XL, so here is the list of things which will come along with the phone in the box.

• USB Type-C 18W power adaptor
• USB-C to USB-C cable
• SIM tool
• Pixel USB-C earbuds
• 3.5mm to USB-C headphone adapter
• Quick Switch Adapter
• Quick Start Guide