Google Pixel 3 XL
#612
OnePlus 6
#1296Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3 XL
OnePlus 6
Performance
80.483.5
Camera
94.495.6
Display
87.781.6
Battery
87.026.1
Build
80.580.0
Connectivity
73.572.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
73.560.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3 XL features a 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels, offering better pixel density than the OnePlus 6's 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED display at 1080 x 2280 pixels.
- Both devices utilize the Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the OnePlus 6 has a slightly faster CPU clock speed and offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- In terms of camera performance, the Pixel 3 XL has a 12.2 MP rear camera known for its computational photography, while the OnePlus 6 boasts a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP primary sensor and better video recording options.
- The Pixel 3 XL has a 3430 mAh battery with wireless charging, while the OnePlus 6 has a slightly smaller 3300 mAh battery but supports faster wired charging.
- Both phones have a premium build with glass fronts and backs, but the Pixel 3 XL lacks a headphone jack, unlike the OnePlus 6, which offers one.
- The software experience on the Pixel 3 XL is more streamlined with stock Android, while the OnePlus 6 runs OxygenOS, which is customizable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3 XL
OnePlus 6
General
Release Date
2018, October 18
2018, May 17
Announced
2018, October 09
2018, May 16
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL3
For Europe, Asia, North America, China
Display
Size
6.3"
6.28"
Type
P-OLED, HDR
Optic AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~523 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
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
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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
16 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS20 MP (16 MP effective), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
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
20W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
184 g
177 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 Black, Mirror Black, Silk White, Amber Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, 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 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass