Google Pixel 2 vs Google Pixel 3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 2 vs Google Pixel 3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 2Google Pixel 2Global · 4GB · 64GB
Google Pixel 3Google Pixel 3Global · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 2
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 3
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.2Design & Materials 6.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.5Performance & Hardware 5.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.7Camera 7.1Camera
Connectivity score 7.2 Connectivity 7.5 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.5
16 reviews
8.6
28 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 2 vs Google Pixel 3

Specs Google Pixel 2 price compare Google Pixel 2
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Google Pixel 3 price compare Google Pixel 3
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD+
Usable surface 67% useful 78% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 69.7 mm
145.7 mm
7.8 mm 		68.2 mm
145.6 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 143 g 148 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 175.000
v6 		275.000
v?
Battery 2700 mAh 2915 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX362 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand Google Google
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date October 2017,
6 years ago 		October 2018,
5 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 3
Size
69.7 mm • 145.7 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.2 mm • 145.6 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 148 g
Usable surface 67 % 78 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance IP67 IP67
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black

White

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.5"
Type pOLED pOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 443 Pixels per inch 439 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Active Edge
  • Without Notch
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • DCI-P3
  • 100% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.0
Is it comfortable?
9.6
9.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
8.1
Number of reviews
16 reviews
28 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
175.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 56% of devices
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275.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
8.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
8.1
Number of reviews
16 reviews
28 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX362 Exmor RS Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2.55"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX355
Type -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.8"
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
99
Mobile
100
Photo
96
Video
123
Selfie
124
Photo
121
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.8
9.7
Quality of nighttime photos
9.0
9.5
Quality of selfies
9.7
9.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.7
Number of reviews
16 reviews
28 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.930 W/Kg on head
0.960 W/Kg on body 		1.340 W/Kg on head
1.340 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.6
8.9
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.5
9.2
Number of reviews
16 reviews
28 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
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2915 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes,
10.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 69%
    One day
  • 6%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 57%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
16 reviews
28 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 11
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 56%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 44%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 74%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 75%
    Every two months or less
  • 12%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 8%
    Every six months
  • 81%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
16 reviews
28 reviews
Prices
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