Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL released: Specs, features and prices

Arnav Dhar - Nov 01, 2018


Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL released: Specs, features and prices

Google’s 2 new phones launched on 9/10. The Pixel 3 has a price starts at 71,000 INR in India. Its larger version is $100 more expensive for the same storage.

Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL launched on 9/10. The Pixel 3 has a price starts at 71,000 INR in India. Its larger version is $100 more expensive for the same storage.

The new Pixels come with 3 color options

The new versions of Google’s old Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL come with 3 color options: black, white and kind-of pink. The phones both run Android 9.0, equipped with powerful Snapdragon 845. Both phones feature dual selfie camera system

Google Pixel 3 has an ordinary appearance while its bigger sister has a notch on top of the screen.

In case you missed the launch event, you can watch it again at:

Specs and features

Screen: The Pixel 3 comes with a 5.5-inch full HD screen. Its bigger version has a larger OLED screen at 6,3 inches with 532 ppi.

Processor: The couple is powered by powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset.

RAM and storage: Both are equipped with 4GB RAM along with 2 storage options: 64GB and 128GB.

Camera: Both own a dual selfie camera system with a resolution of 8MP. However, the main camera is not dualised although it stills has a 12.2MP sensor and f/1.8 aperture. Instead of dual camera, Google features a lot of new great ability for it, such as Top Shot, an AI system used to help you get the most perfect moment or Super Res Zoom which optimises the picture quality when you zoom in.

2 new Pixels are equipped with single main cameras.

Battery: Google Pixel 3 XL's battery has 3,430 mAh, the Pixel 3's battery is a little less long-lasting at 2,915 mAh. They also support fast and wireless charging.

Connection: Both phones of course have Wi-Fi, GPS, 4GVoLTE with USB Type C port.

Resistance: Water and dust resistance is confirmed with IP68 rating.

Size and weight: The Pixel 3 stands at 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9mm (length x width x thickness) and is only 148 grams. The Pixel 3 XL, on the other hand, sizes 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9mm and slightly heavier at 184 grams.

Prices

The price ranges are variety regard of version and storage. When released in India, a 64GB Pixel 3 will cost about 71,000 INR, 80,000 INR for the larger-storage version. With Pixel 3 XL, a 64GB version should cost 83,000 INR for the 64GB version and 92,000 INR for thr 128GB version. They will be open for pre-orders pretty soon after the official launch but you will need to wait a little more before you can really receive the phones.

For a better comparison, the 64GB, 128GB of Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL cost a little cheaper when it first released in India, at 61,000, 70,000, 73,000 and 82,000 INR respectively. The bigger version of Pixel 2 had just drastically decreased in price to only about 45,000 INR for the 64GB version, but surprisingly the 128GB version's cost still stands strong.

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