BlackBerry Priv
#1565
Google Pixel 3 XL
#612Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Priv
Google Pixel 3 XL
Performance
62.980.4
Camera
82.694.4
Display
81.887.7
Battery
87.087.0
Build
72.480.5
Connectivity
61.973.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
57.073.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Priv features a sturdy build with a glass front and plastic back, while the Google Pixel 3 XL offers a more premium feel with its glass front and back, along with an aluminum frame.
- In terms of display, the Priv has a 5.4-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, whereas the Pixel 3 XL boasts a larger 6.3-inch P-OLED display with HDR support and a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the Priv is powered by the Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Pixel 3 XL utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845 with 4GB of RAM, resulting in better overall performance.
- The camera on the Priv is an 18 MP rear shooter with OIS, while the Pixel 3 XL features a 12.2 MP rear camera that excels in software processing, particularly in low light.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the Priv at 3410 mAh and the Pixel 3 XL at 3430 mAh, and both support wireless charging.
- Software experience differs as the Priv runs on an older version of Android, while the Pixel 3 XL offers a more recent Android version with a cleaner interface and regular updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Priv
Google Pixel 3 XL
General
Release Date
2015
2018, October 18
Announced
2015
2018, October 09
Description
N/A
Also known as Google Pixel XL3
Display
Size
5.4"
6.3"
Type
AMOLED
P-OLED, HDR
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~540 ppi density)
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~523 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 418
Adreno 630
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
18 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.4", PDAF, OIS
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Schneider-Kreuznach optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3410 mAh
3430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3430 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147 x 77.2 x 9.4 mm (5.79 x 3.04 x 0.37 in)
158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Weight
192 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Black
Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K)
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, altimeter, gyro, ToF proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer