Google Pixel 3 XL
#612
LG V30S ThinQ
#847Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3 XL
LG V30S ThinQ
Performance
80.485.4
Camera
94.484.6
Display
87.788.2
Battery
87.086.7
Build
80.580.5
Connectivity
73.569.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
73.567.9
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3 XL features a 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels, while the LG V30S ThinQ has a slightly smaller 6.0-inch P-OLED display at 1440 x 2880 pixels, both supporting HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 3 XL is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, compared to the Snapdragon 835 in the V30S ThinQ, giving the Pixel a slight edge in processing power.
- The Pixel 3 XL has a single 12.2 MP rear camera with OIS, while the V30S ThinQ boasts a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP standard and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, offering more versatility.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Pixel at 3430 mAh and the V30S at 3300 mAh, both supporting wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 12), providing a more streamlined experience, whereas the V30S ThinQ operates on Android 8.0 with LG's UX 6, which may not be as up-to-date.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3 XL
LG V30S ThinQ
General
Release Date
2018, October 18
2018
Announced
2018, October 09
2018
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL3
Also known as LG V30S+ ThinQ with 256 GB storage
Display
Size
6.3"
6"
Type
P-OLED, HDR
P-OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~523 ppi density)
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS13 MP, f/1.9, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3430 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3430 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min10W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight
184 g
158 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
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
New Maroccan Blue, New Platinum Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 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, 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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer