Google Pixel 3 XL vs Sony Xperia XZ3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 3 XL vs Sony Xperia XZ3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 3 XLGoogle Pixel 3 XLGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
Sony Xperia XZ3Sony Xperia XZ3International · 4GB · 64GB · H8416
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Basics
Google Pixel 3 XL
Google Pixel 3 XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Sony Xperia XZ3
Sony Xperia XZ3
International · 4GB · 64GB · H8416
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.8Design & Materials 6.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.8Performance & Hardware 5.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.1Camera 5.8Camera
Connectivity score 7.5 Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
24 reviews
8.6
15 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 3 XL vs Sony Xperia XZ3

Specs Google Pixel 3 XL price comparison Google Pixel 3 XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Sony Xperia XZ3 prices Sony Xperia XZ3
International · 4GB · 64GB · H8416
Inches 6.3" 6"
Resolution WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.7 mm
158.0 mm
7.9 mm 		73.0 mm
158.0 mm
9.9 mm
Weight 184 g 193 g
Micro SnapD. 845
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 275.000
v? 		260.000
v?
Battery 3430 mAh 3330 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Google Sony
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date October 2018,
5 years ago 		August 2018,
5 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 3 XL
Sony Xperia XZ3
Google Pixel 3 XL
Sony Xperia XZ3
Size
76.7 mm • 158.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.0 mm • 158.0 mm • 9.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 184 g 193 g
Usable surface 83 % 80 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP67 IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

White

Pink
Black

Silver

Red

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.3" 6"
Type pOLED Oled
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px
Density 522 Pixels per inch 537 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Medium-sized 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
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Dynamic Vibration system

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.1
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
8.5
Number of reviews
24 reviews
15 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 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 630 710MHz Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
275.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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260.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 63% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

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

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

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.5
9.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1
8.5
Number of reviews
24 reviews
15 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 19.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" --

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
79
Mobile
76
Photo
85
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.9
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
9.6
8.2
Quality of selfies
9.8
9.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.2
8.4
Number of reviews
24 reviews
15 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)
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
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)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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 MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

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

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • 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.

 1.390 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body 		0.868 W/Kg on head
1.070 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.350 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
8.2
Quality of the GPS
9.3
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.4
8.5
Number of reviews
24 reviews
15 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3430 mAh
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3330 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
10.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
24 reviews
15 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 54%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
24 reviews
15 reviews
Prices
From $ 159 --
From $ 208 --

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