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Google Pixel 3 XL vs Google Pixel 4 XL

What Pixel 3 XL does better (4) and where Pixel 4 XL wins (16) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 3 XL
Google · 2018Pixel 3 XL
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $320
vs
Google Pixel 4 XL
Google · 2019Pixel 4 XL
6.6Score
16 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
5.2Display6.1
3.5Performance4.9
6.3Camera6.7
2.9Battery2.9
7.6Features7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 3 XLPixel 4 XL
76.7 × 1587.975.1 × 160.48.2
Pixel 3 XLPixel 4 XLDifference
Height158 mm160.4 mm−2.4 mm
Width76.7 mm75.1 mm+1.6 mm
Thickness7.9 mm8.2 mm−0.3 mm
Weight184 g193 g−9 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 3 XL better than Pixel 4 XL?

  1. AnTuTu score568,672 vs 323,305+76%
  2. Weight184 g vs 193 g+5%
  3. Thickness7.9 mm vs 8.2 mm+4%
  4. Screen-to-body ratio83.1% vs 81.3%+2%

Why is Pixel 4 XL better than Pixel 3 XL?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,451 vs 10,1717×
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 90 Hz+50%
  3. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  4. Telephoto cameraNo · Pixel 3 XL: Yes
  5. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme460 vs 866+88%
  6. Battery capacity3,430 mAh vs 3,700 mAh+8%
  7. Measured brightness409 nits vs 552 nits+35%
  8. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  9. Dual SIMNo · Pixel 3 XL: Yes
  10. CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 2.84 GHz+14%
  11. Peak brightness400 nits vs 450 nits+12%
  12. Pixel density523 ppi vs 537 ppi+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight184 g193 g
Thickness7.9 mm8.2 mm
Height158 mm160.4 mm
Width76.7 mm75.1 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionGorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursWhite, Black, PinkClearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Display
Screen size6.3″6.3″
PanelOLEDP-OLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,440 px1,440 px
Resolution (height)2,960 px3,040 px
Pixel density523 ppi537 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness400 nits450 nits
Measured brightness409 nits552 nits
Screen-to-body ratio83.1%81.3%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 845Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process10 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.5 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUAdreno 630Adreno 640
AnTuTu score568,672323,305
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,45110,171
3DMark Wild Life Extreme460866
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Main sensor size1/2.55"1/2.55"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Optical zoom—2×
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps30 fps
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity3,430 mAh3,700 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging18 W18 W
Charged in 30 min43%45%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power10 W11 W
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 3.1
USB version3.13.1
Satellite navigationGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorRear—
3D face unlock—Yes
BarometerYesYes
Sensorsproximity, accelerometer, gyro, light, compass, barometer, fingerprintFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)1.39 W/kg—
Software
OS at launchAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceStock Android—
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