Google Pixel 3 XL
#1482
LG G8X ThinQ
#1288Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3 XL
LG G8X ThinQ
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
49.950.6
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
64.165.0
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3 XL features a 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels, while the LG G8X ThinQ has a slightly larger 6.4-inch OLED display at 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 3 XL is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, whereas the G8X ThinQ utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 855, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have strong camera systems, but the G8X ThinQ includes an additional ultrawide lens and a higher resolution selfie camera at 32 MP compared to the Pixel's single 12.2 MP rear camera.
- The G8X ThinQ also boasts a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Pixel's 3430 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Both run on Android 9.0 with upgrade options, but the G8X ThinQ includes a headphone jack, which the Pixel 3 XL lacks.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and backs, but the G8X ThinQ uses Gorilla Glass 6 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3 XL
LG G8X ThinQ
General
Release Date
2018, October 18
2019, November 01
Announced
2018, October 09
2019, September 06
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL3
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.4"
Type
P-OLED, HDR
OLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~523 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 640
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
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/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 9mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm
Front Camera
N/A
32 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
32 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3430 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3430 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
159.3 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
184 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
New Aurora Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat20 1960/75 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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes