Google Pixel 3 XL
#612
Nokia 9 PureView
#895Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3 XL
Nokia 9 PureView
Performance
80.488.5
Camera
94.462.5
Display
87.785.0
Battery
87.086.8
Build
80.595.4
Connectivity
73.566.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
73.567.0
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3 XL features a larger 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels, while the Nokia 9 PureView has a slightly smaller 5.99-inch P-OLED display at 1440 x 2880 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the Pixel has 4GB of RAM compared to the Nokia's 6GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Pixel 3 XL offers a single 12.2 MP rear camera with OIS, whereas the Nokia 9 PureView focuses on a unique multi-camera system but lacks OIS.
- The Pixel's battery capacity is 3430 mAh, slightly higher than the Nokia's 3320 mAh, and both support wireless charging.
- Both phones run on Android 9.0, with the Pixel offering a more streamlined software experience with regular updates, while the Nokia runs on Android One.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 5 and aluminum frames, but the Pixel is slightly heavier at 184g compared to the Nokia's 172g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3 XL
Nokia 9 PureView
General
Release Date
2018, October 18
2019, March 15
Announced
2018, October 09
2019, February 24
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL3
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
5.99"
Type
P-OLED, HDR
P-OLED, HDR10
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 SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
N/A
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3430 mAh
3320 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3430 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3320 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
18W wired, PD, QC310W wireless (Qi)5W 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)
155 x 75 x 8 mm (6.10 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
184 g
172 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
Midnight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.31 W/kg (head)
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 (5CA) 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer