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Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£840RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:6.3 inchesMain camera megapixels:12.2 MP

Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of smartphones
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

5.9

Display

15%

4.9

Battery

10%

7.7

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 78% of smartphones
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 1,752 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

5.9

Display

15%

4.9

Battery

10%

7.7

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

5.9
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 1,752 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) has a popularity of 8.5 points, which is higher than 81.4% of smartphones.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

6.1

Price

6.1
Brand name
Google
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor which is faster than processors in 52.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.9% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
RAM capacity
4 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Internal storage
64 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.8 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.8 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.8 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 64.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 9 Pie
Android version
Android 9 Pie
Android version
Android 9 Pie
This smartphone runs Android version Android 9 Pie which is older than that found in 93.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 2.6% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
no
Multi-lens main camera
no
This smartphone does not include a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
12.2 MP
Main camera megapixels
12.2 MP
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 12.2 MP which is lower than that of 94.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is narrower than that of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
23.9 mm²
Main camera sensor area
23.9 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 23.9 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.4 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.4 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.4 µm which is larger than in 92.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 4% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.3 inches
Screen size
6.3 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.3 inches which is smaller than the screens of 89% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.8% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1440x 2960 px
Screen resolution
1440x 2960 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1440x2960 px which is higher than that of 92.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
523 ppi
Pixel density
523 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 523 ppi which is higher than that of 96.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
3,430 mAh
Battery capacity
3,430 mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,430 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 95% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Charging speed
18 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
yes
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Number of microphones
3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
158 mm
Height
158 mm
This smartphone has a height of 158 mm which is shorter than 86.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
76.7 mm
Width
76.7 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.7 mm which is wider than 67.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.9 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.9 mm which is thinner than 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Weight
184 g
Weight
184 g
This smartphone weighs 184 g which is lighter than 80.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
84,056 cm³
Device volume
84,056 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 84,056 cm³ which is smaller than 86.4% of smartphones.
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Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    yes
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1440 x 2960 px
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x2960 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x2960 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.6 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.4 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 32.4% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    523 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (523 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    523 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 50% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    9 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 8.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Google Pixel 3 XL
    the average smartphone
    Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.67 vs 8.000).
    8.67 vs 8
  • 57.1% more popular
    Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.54 vs 5.4).
    8.54 vs 5.44
  • 50% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    9 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 4x more L1
    L1 cache
    128 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (128 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    128 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 1.77 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.77 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.77 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 16.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.8 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    1,536 KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (1536 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    1,536 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 2x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    512
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (512 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    512 vs 256
  • 16.8% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    29.9 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (29.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    29.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    yes
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    Cross-site tracking protection
    yes
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.6 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.4 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/1.8
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/1.8 vs f/2.2
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Includes crash detection
    Crash detection
    yes
    This smartphone features crash detection, the average smartphone does not. 5.7% of smartphones include automatic crash detection.
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.1
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1440 x 2960 px
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x2960 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x2960 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 32.4% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    523 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (523 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    523 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    3
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 6.2% lighter
    Weight
    184 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (184 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    184 g vs 196.2 g
  • 5.6 mm shorter
    Height
    158 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (158 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    158 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.4 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.9 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    64 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    12.2 MP
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 31.4% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,430 mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3430 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,430 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 3.23x more expensive
    Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£840 vs £260).
    £840 vs £260
  • 19.7% worse value for money
    Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.13 vs 7.3).
    6.13 vs 7.34
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    64 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 25.3% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    710 MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (710 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    710 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 66.7% larger process node
    Process node
    10 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (10 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    10 nm vs 6 nm
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 42.1% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    545
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (545 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    545 vs 942
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,866 MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 15.6% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    9,096
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (9,096 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    9,096 vs 10,783
  • 46.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    1,663
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,663 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,663 vs 3,115
  • 57% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    1,646
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (1,646 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    1,646 vs 3,825
  • 62.5% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    460
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (460 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    460 vs 1,226
  • 17.7% lower PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    3,612
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (3,612 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    3,612 vs 4,389
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 9 Pie
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 9 Pie vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 9 Pie vs Android 14
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    12.2 MP
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Single-lens main camera
    Multi-lens main camera
    no
    This smartphone has a single-lens main camera, while the average smartphone has a multi-lens setup. 93.7% of smartphones use multiple lenses.
  • 25.3% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    23.9 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (23.9 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    23.9 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    This smartphone does not have a manual focus mode, the average smartphone does. 91.2% of smartphones offer manual focus.
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP & 8 MP
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP & 8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP & 8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    Continuous autofocus in video recording
    no
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • No burst mode
    Burst mode
    no
    This smartphone does not have a burst mode, the average smartphone does. 98.1% of smartphones support burst shooting.
  • No touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    no
    This smartphone does not support touch autofocus, the average smartphone does. 99.8% of smartphones allow touch-to-focus.
  • 6.1% lower DxOMark Selfie score
    DxOMark Selfie score
    92
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Selfie score than the average smartphone (92 vs 98). The average smartphone scores 98.
    92 vs 98
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.37 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.3 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.3 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.3 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 38.6% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    405 nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (405 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    405 nits vs 660 nits
  • 576 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    424 nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (424 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    424 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    100000:1
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (100000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    100,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 31.4% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,430 mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3430 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,430 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 57.9% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    331 min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (331 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    331 min vs 786 min
  • 75% slower wireless charging speed
    Wireless charging speed
    5 W
    This smartphone has a slower wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (5 W vs 20 W). The average smartphone wireless charging speed is 20 W.
    5 W vs 20 W
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    18 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • 6 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2018
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2018 vs 2024). 6.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    October 2018
    2018 vs 2024
  • 0.7 mm wider
    Width
    76.7 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.7 mm vs 76 mm

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What we like about Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)

  • Industry-leading still photography with standout Night Sight and HDR+ capabilities
  • Smooth and clean 'stock' Android software experience with fast updates
  • High-quality, sharp QHD+ OLED display with vibrant colors
  • Excellent haptic feedback and vibration motor, often cited as best-in-class for Android
  • Dual front-facing cameras with an ultra-wide lens for group selfies
  • Loud front-firing stereo speakers with good clarity
  • Premium build quality featuring a unique frosted glass back
  • Convenient hardware features like wireless charging and IP68 water resistance

What we don't like about Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)

  • Large and intrusive display notch that many users found visually unappealing
  • Mediocre battery life that often struggled to last a full day under heavy use
  • Lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack and no expandable storage via microSD
  • Limited 4GB of RAM, which led to some background app management and performance issues
  • Video recording quality lagged behind competitors, notably lacking 4K at 60fps
  • High launch price made it difficult to recommend against more feature-rich rivals
  • Display brightness was sometimes insufficient for clear viewing in direct sunlight

Verdict

The Google Pixel 3 XL (4GB + 64GB) is a flagship smartphone known for its exceptional 12.2 MP single-lens rear camera, which consistently delivers industry-leading photo quality powered by Google's computational photography, and an 8MP dual front-camera system. It features a large 6.3-inch QHD+ OLED display and is powered by a reliable Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, running a pure, bloatware-free Android experience with guaranteed timely updates. A key pro is the seamless integration of hardware and software for smooth performance and excellent camera results; however, primary cons include relatively modest battery life, the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack, and only 4GB of RAM which can feel limited for heavy multitasking compared to contemporaries.

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