Google announces much-anticipated smartphones Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL at an event held in New York. Except for the Display and Battery, both devices share the same set of specifications. Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch display with a 2,915mAh battery wherein the Pixel 3 XL has a 6.3-inch display with a 3,430mAh battery. Both devices have the OLED panels with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and support HDR & also always-on-display.

Both Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are powered by the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Google’s custom imaging chip Pixel Visual Core and also Titan M Security Module to secure your passwords. In the camera department both devices equipped with a 12.2MP f/1.8 sensor on the rear with Dual Pixel Phase Detection and also supports OIS, EIS & 4K video recording. At the front, you’ll get an 8MP dual camera setup for high quality & wider selfies. Both devices are available in two configurations – 64GB or 128GB Storage with 4GB RAM onboard. Coming to the software, both devices run on the latest Android 9.0 Pie and will receive a minimum 3 years of OS and security updates.
Google Pixel 3 / Pixel 3 XL Features
- Aluminum frame with hybrid coating, Soft-touch glass
- Top shot – Automatically recommends best pics
- Dual front camera – Group selfies
- Integrated Google Lens – Point the camera to find products online
- Super Res Zoom – Keep the picture sharp when zoomed in
- Adaptive Battery – learns your behavior & limits battery for apps you use less often
- Edge Sense – Squeeze the device to activate Google Assistant
- Digital Wellbeing – Track your habits with App usage time
- Titan M Security Chip – Keep your Passwords, App data, and Operating system safe
- Night Sight – Uses AI to capture detailed low-light images without using the flash
- Photobooth mode – uses AI to recognize the expressions and snaps the photo on its own
- Motion Auto Focus – Stays in sharp focus automatically as you record
- Gmail’s Smart compose – Suggests phrases in your emails
- Fast charging – 7 hours of use in 15 minutes of charge
- Dual front-firing speakers tuned by a GRAMMY-winning music producer

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are offered in thee shades – Clearly White, Just Black, & Not Pink and will be available in the US starting 19th October 2018. Pixel 3 starts at $799 and the Pixel 3 XL at $899. Both devices come with a Pixel USB-C earbuds and a USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter in the box.
Google Pixel 3 Price in India
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be available for pre-order in India starting Thursday, 11th October online via Flipkart and also through offline partners including Reliance Digital, Croma and other leading stores across India. Pixel 3 starts at ₹71,000 wherein the Pixel 3 XL starts at ₹83,000. Both devices will be available for sale in India both online and in retail stores from 1st November 2018.
Google Pixel 3 / Pixel 3 XL Full Specs
Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel 3 XL |
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Display 5.5-inch Flexible OLED 2160 x 1080 Full HD+ 100000:1 CR 18:9 Aspect Ratio 443 PPI, HDR Always-0n-display Gorilla Glass 5 | Display 6.3-inch Flexible OLED 2880 x 1440 Full HD+ 100,000:1 CR 18:9 Aspect Ratio 523 PPI, HDR Always-0n-display Gorilla Glass 5 |
Processor Snapdragon 845 Octa-core Adreno 630 GPU Pixel Visual Core Titan M Security Module | Processor Snapdragon 845 Octa-core Adreno 630 GPU Pixel Visual Core Titan M Security Module |
IP68 | IP68 |
4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
64GB/128GB Storage | 64GB/128GB Storage |
Front Camera (Dual) 8MP f/2.2 + 8MP f/1.8 Wide-angle + Telephoto | Front Camera (Dual) 8MP f/2.2 + 8MP f/1.8 Wide-angle + Telephoto |
Rear Camera 12.2MP, f/1.8 1.4 μm Autofocus Dual Pixel Phase Detection OIS, EIS Spectral + Flicker Sensor 76° Field of View 4K Video Recording | Rear Camera 12.2MP, f/1.8 1.4 μm Autofocus Dual Pixel Phase Detection OIS, EIS Spectral + Flicker Sensor 76° Field of View 4K Video Recording |
Battery 2,915mAh Fast Charging Qi Wireless Charging | Battery 3,430mAh Fast Charging Qi Wireless Charging |
Dual Front Speakers 3 mics Noise Suppression | Dual Front Speakers 3 mics Noise Suppression |
WiFi ac (2.4/5GHz) Bluetooth 5.0 VoLTE NFC Google Cast GPS, GLONASS | WiFi ac (2.4/5GHz) Bluetooth 5.0 VoLTE NFC Google Cast GPS, GLONASS |
USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Android 9 Pie | Android 9 Pie |
Sensors Active Edge Fingerprint Proximity/Ambient Light Accelerometer/Gyro Magnetometer Barometer Android Sensor Hub Advanced x-axis Haptics | Sensors Active Edge Fingerprint Proximity/Ambient Light Accelerometer/Gyro Magnetometer Barometer Android Sensor Hub Advanced x-axis Haptics |
Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock | Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock |
Colors Clearly White Just Black Not Pink | Colors Clearly White Just Black Not Pink |
145.6 x 2.7 x 7.9 mm | 158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm |
148g | 184g |