Google Pixel 3
#1437
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
#1441Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
64.364.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3 features a compact build with a 5.5-inch P-OLED display at 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note FE has a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, whereas the Note FE uses the Exynos 8890, both with 4GB of RAM.
- The cameras are similar, with the Pixel 3 having a 12.2 MP rear camera and the Note FE a 12 MP rear camera, both equipped with OIS and capable of 4K video recording.
- The Note FE has a larger battery capacity at 3200 mAh compared to the Pixel 3's 2915 mAh, but the Pixel 3 supports faster charging at 18W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 3 runs Android 9.0 with a clean experience, while the Note FE launched with Android 7.1.1 and features One UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
General
Release Date
2018, October 18
2017
Announced
2018, October 09
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: N935F/DS (Malaysia, Philippines); N935S, N935K, N935L (Korea)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
P-OLED, HDR
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Exynos 8890 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 630
Mali-T880 MP12
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2915 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2915 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm (5.73 x 2.69 x 0.31 in)
153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight
148 g
167 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
Black Onyx, Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Iris scanner, fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes