Google Pixel 3 XL
Google is back with its third-generation smartphone and the larger of the two siblings packs a modest specification set, but what it lacks in hardware, it makes up for in software.
OurVerdict
This smartphone continuesto deliver on the promise of jaw-dropping imaging performance. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 paired with Android 9.0 make the Pixel 3 XL a solid performer for any and every task, regardless of how demanding it may be. However, for a smartphone priced at Rs 83,000 for the 64GB variant, the Google Pixel 3 XL feels grossly overpriced, given that it doesn’t support expandable storage, doesn’t sport an HDR10 compliant display and still doesn’t have a secondary rear camera. The Pixel 3 XL asks a huge premium for the peace of mind that every time you take a photo, you’re going to have a winner on your hands.
Display
This phone was boastsof a 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440×2960, pegging the pixel density at 523ppi. Interestingly, the display on the Pixel 3 XL is made by Samsung this time around and hence, one of the biggest disappointments of the Pixel 2XL get addressed. Last year, the larger of the two Pixels suffered from a horrendous colour shift problem, an issue that seems to have been mitigated this time around. OLED displays still, in general, have a colour shift from yellow to blue when the viewing angles are extreme, but for regular use, this isn’t going to be hampering your experience.
Sensor
The receive a smartphone box with other sensor — Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope.
Google Pixel 3 XL Specifications
General
| Launch Date |
November 1, 2018 (Official)
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|---|---|
| Brand |
Google
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| Model |
Pixel 3 XL
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| Operating System |
Android v9.0 (Pie)
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| SIM Slot(s) |
Single SIM, GSM
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| SIM Size |
SIM1: Nano
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| Network |
4G: Available (supports Indian bands)
3G: Available, 2G: Available |
| Fingerprint Sensor |
 |
| Quick Charging |
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Design
| Height |
158 mm
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|---|---|
| Width |
76.7 mm
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| Thickness |
7.9 mm
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| Weight |
184 grams
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| Colours |
Just Black, Not Pink , Clearly White
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| Waterproof |
Water resistant, IPX8 |
| Ruggedness |
Dust proof
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Display
| Screen Size |
6.3 inches (16 cm)
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|---|---|
| Screen Resolution |
1440 x 2960 pixels
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| Aspect Ratio |
18.5:9
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| Bezel-less display |
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| Pixel Density |
522 ppi
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| Display Type |
OLED
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| Screen Protection |
Corning Gorilla Glass v5
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| Touch Screen |
Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) |
83.49 %
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Performance
| Chipset |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
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|---|---|
| Processor |
Octa core (2.5 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385 + 1.6 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385)
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| Architecture |
64 bit
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| Graphics |
Adreno 630
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| RAM |
4 GB
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| Internal Memory |
64 GB
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|---|---|
| Expandable Memory |
 No |
| User Available Storage |
Up to 52.9 GB
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Camera
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Main Camera
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| Resolution |
12.2 MP Primary Camera
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|---|---|
| Sensor |
CMOS image sensor
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| Autofocus |
Phase Detection autofocus, Dual Pixel autofocus |
| Physical Aperture |
F1.8
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| Optical Image Stabilisation |
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| Flash |
Dual LED Flash |
| Image Resolution |
4032 x 3024 Pixels
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| Settings |
Exposure compensation, ISO control
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| Shooting Modes |
Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
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| Video Recording |
3840×2160 @ 30 fps, 1920×1080 @ 60 fps, 1280×720 @ 240 fps
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Front Camera
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| Resolution |
8 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Cameras
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| Autofocus |
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| Physical Aperture |
F2.2
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| Video Recording |
1920×1080 @ 30 fps, 1280×720 @ 30 fps
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Battery
| Capacity |
3430 mAh
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|---|---|
| Type |
Li-ion
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| User Replaceable |
No |
| Wireless Charging |
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| Quick Charging |
Fast |
Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMOWi-Fi Features
| SIM Size |
SIM1: Nano
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|---|---|
| Network Support |
4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
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| VoLTE |
Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
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| SAR Value |
Head: 1.31 W/kg, Body: 0.99 W/kg
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| Wi-Fi | |
| Bluetooth |
v5.0 |
| GPS |
with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC |
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| USB Connectivity |
Mass storage device, USB charging
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| USB Type-C |
(Doesn`t support micro-USB) |
Multimedia
| FM Radio |
No |
|---|---|
| Loudspeaker |
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| Audio Jack |
USB Type-C
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Special Features
| Fingerprint Sensor |
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|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Position |
Rear
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| Other Sensors |
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope
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