Google Pixel 3 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Google Pixel 3
Brand: Google
Rating: 4.09 (11 reviews)

Added: 10.11.18 | Updated: 02.11.20

Model: Pixel 3
Brand: Google
Rating: 4.09 out of 5 (11 votes)
Price: 850 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2018
Dimensions: 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 148 g
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Built-in memory: 64/128 GB
Screen: P-OLED 5.5 inches
Battery: 2915 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 12.2MP
Front camera: Dual, 8MP

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Common

Brand and model	Google Pixel 3
Launch date	2018, October

Price

First price	850 EUR

Design

Height	5.73 in (145.6 mm)
Width	2.69 in ( 68.2 mm)
Depth	0.31 in ( 7.9 mm)
Weight	5.22 oz (148 grams)
Build materials	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water resistant	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Colors	Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	P-OLED
Size	5.5 in
Screen Area	76.7 cm²
Resolution	1080 x 2160 px
Points per inch	443 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	18:9
Ratio (screen:body)	77.2%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Additional Features	-Always-on display -100% DCI-P3 -HDR
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU	- Adreno 630

Memory

Internal Memory	64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	No

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 9.0 (Pie)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF
Features	Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
Video Recording	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
DxOMark Rating	102 (Position 205 out of 303)
DxOMark Photos	103
DxOMark Video	98

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Dual
Specs	-8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF -8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF
Features	Auto-HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps
DxOMark Rating	92 (Position 52 out of 101)
DxOMark Photos	99
DxOMark Video	83

Cellular

Bands	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 42(3500), 46, 66(1700/2100), 71(600)
SIM Card	Nano-SIM card & eSIM
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
USB	3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)

Battery

Capacity	2915 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Po
Charging	-Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W -QI wireless charging

Audio

Headphone Jack	No
Radio	No
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -stereo speakers

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other specifications

Others

Google Pixel 3 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Google Pixel 3 scores 275832 points in AnTuTu 8, powered by the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score	275832 (Position 395 out of 1146)

Antutu 8 Ranking
389. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S	278791
390. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max	278625
391. Oppo Reno4	278444
392. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro	278272
393. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S	277458
394. HTC Exodus 1	275862
395. Google Pixel 3	275832
396. Google Pixel 3 XL	275382
397. LG K92 5G	275378
398. Razer Phone 2	275322
399. Google Pixel 4a	275320
400. HTC U12+	275302
401. Sharp Aquos Zero	275122

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core	492 (Position 322 out of 578)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core	1529 (Position 320 out of 577)
GeekBench 6 Vulkan	1642 (Position 184 out of 282)
GeekBench 5 Single Core	476 (Position 880 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1871 (Position 648 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	2244 (Position 87 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	7771 (Position 64 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	13217

GeekBench 6 Single Core Ranking
316. LG G7 ThinQ	510
317. Samsung Galaxy S9	510
318. Tecno Camon 20	509
319. vivo NEX S	501
320. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s	501
321. LG V35 ThinQ	500
322. Google Pixel 3	492
323. Xiaomi Pocophone F1	491
324. Xiaomi Mi 8	491
325. Tecno Spark Go 2023	479
326. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3	475
327. LG V40 ThinQ	465
328. Oppo Reno Z	459

GeekBench 6 Multi Core Ranking
314. vivo V15 Pro	1572
315. OnePlus Nord N200 5G	1566
316. Samsung Galaxy A70	1562
317. Tecno Camon 20	1557
318. Oppo Reno Z	1540
319. Tecno Spark Go 2023	1534
320. Google Pixel 3	1529
321. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite	1521
322. Razer Phone	1474
323. Realme Note 50	1466
324. OnePlus 5T	1444
325. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10	1421
326. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro	1418

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
874. Oppo A11	484
875. Realme 10 4G	483
876. LG G7 ThinQ	481
877. Oppo A93	480
878. Samsung Galaxy A70	480
879. Samsung Galaxy Note 9	480
880. Google Pixel 3	476
881. Samsung Galaxy S9	469
882. LG V35 ThinQ	465
883. Motorola Moto G14	450
884. vivo iQOO Z6	450
885. Motorola One Fusion	450
886. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3	448

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
642. Realme Narzo 60	1875
643. Infinix Note 30 Pro	1874
644. Samsung Galaxy A72 5G	1874
645. Oppo Reno 8T 4G	1873
646. Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G	1873
647. Honor X40	1872
648. Google Pixel 3	1871
649. Blackview BV9200	1868
650. Doogee S98	1867
651. Infinix Note 30 5G	1866
652. Infinix Note 30	1866
653. Doogee S99	1865
654. LG V40 ThinQ	1865

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
81. LG G7 ThinQ	2317
82. Samsung Galaxy S9+	2292
83. Google Pixel 3 XL	2289
84. Xiaomi Mi 8	2280
85. Apple iPhone 6s	2273
86. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s	2260
87. Google Pixel 3	2244
88. LG V40 ThinQ	2230
89. Xiaomi Pocophone F1	2194
90. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3	2127
91. Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE	1984
92. OnePlus 5	1967
93. OnePlus 5T	1941

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
58. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact	8281
59. Xiaomi Mi 8	8242
60. Samsung Galaxy S9	8240
61. LG V40 ThinQ	8140
62. Google Pixel 3 XL	8039
63. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro	7991
64. Google Pixel 3	7771
65. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro	7739
66. Xiaomi Pocophone F1	7695
67. vivo V29e	7357
68. Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE	7304
69. Doogee V20 Pro	7236
70. Huawei Mate 10 Pro	7007

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Google. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Google Pixel 3 Specs

The Google Pixel 3, released in October 2018, is a smartphone that offers a robust combination of hardware and software features, designed to deliver a high-quality mobile experience. Its network technology supports GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, and LTE, ensuring wide-ranging compatibility with various carriers and robust connectivity options.

At the heart of the Pixel 3 is a Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU that includes 4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver cores. The Adreno 630 GPU handles graphical tasks with ease. This phone comes with two internal storage options, 64 GB or 128 GB, and is equipped with 4 GB of RAM. There's no microSD card slot, so external memory expansion is not an option.

For photography enthusiasts, the Pixel 3 offers a 12.2 MP rear camera with a f/1.8 wide lens and features such as OIS and dual pixel PDAF. The camera supports various video recording modes including 4K at 30fps, and 1080p at different frame rates, and it's complemented by features like dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, and panorama. On the front, the dual selfie camera setup includes an 8 MP wide and an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, also supporting Auto-HDR and 1080p video recording at 30fps.

The device is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance, and is built with a front and back glass design with an aluminum frame, offered in three colors: Clearly White, Just Black, and Not Pink. The phone includes stereo speakers and active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic for an immersive audio experience, but lacks a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connectivity features include Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD support, dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot capabilities, USB 3.1 with a Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, NFC, and comprehensive GPS options with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, and GALILEO. The Pixel 3's sensors include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, an accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, and barometer.

Powering the Pixel 3 is a non-removable 2915 mAh Li-Po battery with fast battery charging capabilities (18W) and Qi wireless charging support. It ships with Android 9.0 (Pie) and provides users with a clean and responsive software experience.

To conclude, the Google Pixel 3 is a well-rounded smartphone that caters to users who prioritize a pure Android experience, impressive camera capabilities, and reliable performance. We encourage you to explore further down this page to discover all the detailed features, specifications, and to see the models this phone is most often compared to.

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Google Pixel 3 Release Date

The Google Pixel 3 was officially announced and released on October, 2018. It is available in Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink.

Google Pixel 3 Price

The Google Pixel 3 starts at 850 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
64/128 GB	850 EUR
4 GB RAM	850 EUR

A 8GB version of the Google Pixel 3 is not officially available — 4GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Google Pixel 3 cost?

The price of the Google Pixel 3 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 850 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Google Pixel 3 come out?

The Google Pixel 3 was released on October, 2018.

What is the size and weight of Google Pixel 3 ?

The Google Pixel 3 has dimensions of Height: 145.6 mm Width: 68.2 mm Thickness: 7.9 mm and weighs approximately 148 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Google Pixel 3?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2160 px at a pixel density of 443 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Google Pixel 3 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver). Google Pixel 3 is available with internal memory of 64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Google Pixel 3?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF and features like Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Google Pixel 3?

The device comes with Dual front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF and features like Auto-HDR

What colors does the Google Pixel 3 come in?

The Google Pixel 3 is available in the following colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Google Pixel 3?

The Google Pixel 3 scores 275832 points in AnTuTu 8.