Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL review: the best camera gets a better phone

Google Pixel 3 XL

Release Date: Nov 01, 2018 (Expected)

 Rs. 83,000/-   

Key Specs

Android v9.0 (Pie)

Performance Octa core (2.5 GHz, Quad Core + 1.6 GHz, Quad core)Snapdragon 8454 GB RAM

Display 6.3 inches (16 cm)1440x2960 px, 522 PPIOLED

Camera 12.2 MP Primary CameraDual LED Flash8 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Cameras

Battery 3430 mAhFast ChargingUSB Type-C port

• Supports Indian bands
• VoLTE
• 64 GB, Non Expandable
• Fingerprint sensor
• Gorilla Glass 5
• Waterproof, IPX8
• No FM Radio
• Wireless Charging

GOOGLE PIXEL 3 XL DETAILS

Buy For

• Sharp display
• Superior configuration
• Quick charging

Beware of

• Non-expandable memory

Verdict

The Google Pixel 3 XL has everything to be a flagship smartphone and being from one of the highly rated brands across the world, reliability in the performance is guaranteed. It has been nicely designed to satisfy users in almost every aspect. Its performance is superior, the display is flawless, storage is decent and the presence of features like quick charging cannot stop you from admiring it. The only lacking point is the non-expendable storage.

A premium smartphone

Display and Design

The Google Pixel 3 XL comes with a large 6.3-inch OLED display that offers a resolution of 1,440 x 2,960 pixels and a pixel density of 522 PPI. There is a screen protector as well to prevent minor scratches to the display. The smartphone is nicely designed with an aluminum body and is offered in black, red and white color variants. It is IPX8 certified, which makes it water-resistant as well as dustproof. A fingerprint sensor is there for the convenience of unlocking the device with a single finger touch.

OS and Configuration

The Google Pixel 3 XL runs the latest Android v9.0 (Pie) that offers a smoother and smarter interface to the user than ever. Under the skin, the smartphone features two Kryo 385 quad-core processors (2.5GHz and 1.6GHz) sitting prominently on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chipset, which is built on the 64-bit architecture. The presence of a massive 4GB RAM is capable enough to handle extreme situations of multitasking. This powerful hardware setup and Adreno 630 GPU easily manages your high-end gaming needs.

Storage and Camera

For photography and videography needs, the smartphone has a 12.2MP rear camera. Moreover, a dual setup of 8MP + 8MP  lenses is present at the front. Both the cameras are nicely backed by the standard camera features to deliver good results in photography as well as while shooting videos. For storage, it houses a 64GB internal storage which is non-expandable. But, one can easily use a USB OTG to use it as an external memory.

Battery and Connectivity

The smartphone is backed by a massive 3,430mAh Li-ion battery enabled with quick charge technology that further improves the battery life. Moreover, it supports wireless charging as well. On the connectivity ground, it features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, NFC and USB Type-C.

GOOGLE PIXEL 3 XL SPECIFICATIONS

General

Launch Date		November 1, 2018 (Expected)
Brand		Google
Model		Pixel 3 XL
Operating System		Android v9.0 (Pie)
SIM Slot(s)		Single SIM, GSM
SIM Size		SIM1: Nano
Network		4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor
Quick Charging

Design

Height		158 mm
Width		76.7 mm
Thickness		7.9 mm Very Good
Weight		184 grams Poor
Colours		Just Black, Not Pink , Clearly White
Waterproof		Water resistant, IPX8
Ruggedness		Dust proof

Display

Very Good 

Screen Size		6.3 inches (16 cm)
Screen Resolution		1440 x 2960 pixels
Aspect Ratio		18.5:9
Pixel Density		522 ppi Best in Class
Display Type		OLED
Screen Protection		Corning Gorilla Glass v5
Touch Screen		Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)		83.49 %

Performance

Excellent 

Chipset		Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Processor		Octa core (2.5 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385 + 1.6 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385) Very Good
Architecture		64 bit
Graphics		Adreno 630
RAM		4 GB Excellent

Storage

Best in Class 

Internal Memory		64 GB Best in Class
Expandable Memory		No
User Available Storage		Up to 52.9 GB

Camera

Excellent 

MAIN CAMERA
Resolution		12.2 MP Primary Camera Very Good
Sensor		CMOS image sensor
Autofocus		Phase Detection autofocus, Dual Pixel autofocus
Physical Aperture		F1.8
Optical Image Stabilisation
Flash		Dual LED Flash
Image Resolution		4032 x 3024 Pixels
Settings		Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes		Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features		Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording		3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fps, 1280x720 @ 240 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Resolution		8 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Cameras Very Good
Autofocus
Physical Aperture		F2.2
Video Recording		1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps

Battery

Very Good 

Capacity		3430 mAh
Type		Li-ion
User Replaceable		No
Wireless Charging
Quick Charging		Fast

Network & Connectivity

SIM Size		SIM1: Nano
Network Support		4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
VoLTE
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
SAR Value		Head: 1.31 W/kg, Body: 0.99 W/kg
Wi-Fi		Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features		Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth		v5.0
GPS		with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC
USB Connectivity		Mass storage device, USB charging
USB Type-C		(Doesn`t support micro-USB)

Multimedia

FM Radio		No
Loudspeaker
Audio Jack		USB Type-C

Special Features

Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Position		Rear
Other Sensors		Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope