The Google Pixel 3 XL was launched alongside the Google Pixel 3 by Google in November 2018. This device is the predecessor to the Google Pixel 2 smartphones.
The Google Pixel 3 XL costs rupees 83000 and 92000 for its 64GB and 128GB variants respectively. Both devices have 4GB of RAM. The device was launched in the high end price range and is a premium flagship device from google and gets all the latest updates first than other devices running the Android OS.
The P-OLED display on the device is 6.3 inches and there is a notch at the top that houses the dual front cameras with the speaker and notification LED. The viewing angles on the display are color rich and the glass design helps in giving it a premium feel in your hands. The device size is comfortable to hold in one hand but you need both hands to reach to some of the places on the screen.
The cameras on the device are the best feature on this premium flagship phone from Google. The single 12.2 MP camera on the rear is the best in the class when it works with the Google camera app. The pictures have a surreal quality to them even when there are phones that use dual cameras to shoot pictures. The software makes up for the lack of another camera and it’s almost too good that you forget that you need another camera. The front has dual cameras in the notch on the display which are both 8MP shooters. The selfie cameras do an amazing job on the portraits and you can look up every detail on your face when you zoom in on the photo.
The Google Pixel 3 XL supports USB Type-C with fast charging and wireless charging. Although there is no 3.5 mm headphone jack on this device but who needs it when the phone is so high priced that those who can afford this device can also afford to buy bluetooth headphones. With that in mind the device runs on a 3430mAh li-polymer battery and lasts for a full day on a single charge.
The Google Pixel 3 XL has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) processor and Adreno 630 graphics chipset. With its latest Android v9.0 Pie OS and the 4GB RAM there is hardly any lag or performance issues with the phone and everything runs smoothly.
The Google Pixel 3 XL has dual SIM support with one slot supporting a nano-SIM and the other supporting an eSIM. Both SIM slots support 4G VoLTE connectivity.
The device is available in three color variants of Clearly White, Just Black and Not Pink.
GENERAL
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Factors |
Google Pixel 3 XL |
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Form factor |
CandyBar |
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Release Date |
November 2018 |
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Package Contents |
Handset, USB Type-C 18W Adaptor with USB-PD, C-C Cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool, Quick Switch Adapter, 3.5mm to USB-C Headphone Adapter (aka Headphone Adapter), USB Type-C Earbuds |
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Price Group |
Budget Range (50000-100000) |
BODY
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Factors |
Google Pixel 3 XL |
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Material |
Main body: Plastic and Metal |
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Dimensions |
158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) |
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Weight |
184 g (6.49 oz) |
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SIM |
Nano SIM and eSIM |
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Screen size (Diagonal) |
6.3 inches |
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Colors |
Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink |
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Keys |
Right - Lock/Unlock key, Volume control |
DISPLAY –
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Factors |
Google Pixel 3 XL |
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Resolution |
1440 x 2960 pixels |
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Pixels per inch |
523 ppi |
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Technology |
P-OLED |
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Touch |
Capacitive, Multitouch |
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Features |
Sunlight display Night display Supports standard display Light sensor Proximity sensor |
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Colors |
16 Million |
CAMERA –
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Factors |
Google Pixel 3 XL |
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Primary(Rear) Camera Aperture Size Focus Flashlight |
12.2 MP f/1.8 + Dedicated Depth sensor Autofocus Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama |
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Features |
Digital zoom geo-tagging touch focus Face detection Smile detection |
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Video |
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
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Video features |
Video Sharing Video calling |
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Secondary(Front) Aperture Size Video |
8 MP + 8 MP f/1.8 + f/2.2 1080@30fps |
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Features (Front Camera) |
Selfie countdown Face recognition Group shots Mirror |
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Shooting Modes |
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Panorama |
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Settings |
Exposure compensation ISO control White balance presets |
SOFTWARE, PERFORMANCE AND STORAGE –
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Factors |
Google Pixel 3 XL |
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OS |
Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) |
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Chipset |
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
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Processor |
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
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Graphics processor |
Adreno 630 |
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System memory |
4 GB |
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Internal memory |
64/128 GB |
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Card Slot |
No |
BATTERY
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Factors |
Google Pixel 3 XL |
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Capacity |
3430 mAh |
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Type |
Not user replaceable, Li – Po |
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Fast Charge |
Yes |
MULTIMEDIA
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Factors |
Google Pixel 3 XL |
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Mirroring |
DLNA, Wireless screen share |
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Music player Filter by Features Supported formats |
Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists Album art cover, Background playback, MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDI |
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Video Playback Supported Formats |
MPEG4, H.263, H.264 |
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Speakers |
Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
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Headphones connector |
No |
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Radio |
No |
CELLULAR
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Factors |
Google Pixel 3 XL |
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Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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2G bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
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3G Network |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
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4G Network |
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
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Data |
LTE, HSPA |
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No. of SIMs |
2 |
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Card Slots |
Nano SIM(GSM)+ eSIM |
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VoLTE |
Yes |
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EDGE |
Yes |
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GPRS |
Yes |
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Supports 4G in India (Band 40) |
Yes |
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IR port |
No |
PHONE FEATURES
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Factors |
Google Pixel 3 XL |
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Sensors |
Fingerprint (Rear Mounted) 3D face recognition Accelerometer Proximity Compass/Magnetometer Ambient Light Sensor Gyroscope Barometer |
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Notifications |
Haptic feedback Music ringtones (MP3) Vibration, Flight mode Silent mode Speakerphone |
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Messaging |
SMS(threaded view) MMS |
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Browser |
HTML5 |
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IMAP, POP3, SMTP |
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Instant messaging |
Hangouts / Google Talk |
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Java |
No |
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Other features |
XviD/MP4/H.265 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/ Document editor Voice dialing Voice commands Voice recording |
CONNECTIVITY –
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Factors |
Google Pixel 3 XL |
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Bluetooth |
v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
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Navigation |
Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation |
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GPS |
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
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Infrared port |
No |
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Radio |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi |
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
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Wi-Fi Direct |
Yes |
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Mobile hotspot |
Yes |
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NFC |
Yes |
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USB Connector Features |
USB Type-C Mass storage device, USB charging |
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Charging connector |
USB Type-C |
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Other |
Tethering Computer sync OTA sync |
PROS –
6.3 inch display with notch design.
Good screen to body ratio that is, approximately 82.8%.
Good neat design
Camera Pictures are amazing
3430mAh battery
The device has an 523 ppi density which makes everything look sharp and bright.
CONS –
No Micro SD card support.
No 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Big design makes one handed use a bit difficult.
The Google Pixel 3 XL is a great device as the flagship smartphone from Google and comes with the latest Android OS and the best specifications then any other smartphone.
The three cameras on the phone take amazing pictures and the camera app makes sure that every picture turns out a masterpiece.
The device has a notch display and the 523 ppi pixel density allows you to look at sharper and clear screen with beautiful color range.
The only down point on the device is a lack of expandable memory slot and 3.5 mm headphone jack. The big design may need some awkward hand acrobatics to reach all the places on the screen when using a single hand.
If you have the money to buy this device then do so as it is the best android device out there.
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