Google Pixel 3 XL
#1482
Samsung Galaxy S9+
#1427Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3 XL
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.950.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
64.164.4
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3 XL and Samsung Galaxy S9+ both feature premium build quality with glass fronts and backs, but the Pixel is slightly lighter at 184g compared to the S9+'s 189g.
- The Pixel has a 6.3-inch P-OLED display, while the S9+ offers a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, both with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the S9+ has options for more RAM and storage configurations.
- The Pixel's camera has a single 12.2 MP rear sensor, while the S9+ boasts a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP wide and a 12 MP telephoto lens, providing more versatility.
- The Pixel's battery capacity is 3430 mAh, slightly less than the S9+'s 3500 mAh, and both support wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs on a more recent version of Android, offering a cleaner experience, while the S9+ runs on One UI based on Android 8.0, with a headphone jack included.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3 XL
Samsung Galaxy S9+
General
Release Date
2018, October 18
2018
Announced
2018, October 09
2018, February 25
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL3
Versions: G965F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G965F/DS (Europe, Global Dual-SIM); G965U (USA); G965W (Canada); G9650 (China, LATAM)
Display
Size
6.3"
6.2"
Type
P-OLED, HDR
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~523 ppi density)
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~529 ppi density)
PPI
1440
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 9810 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China
GPU
Adreno 630
Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
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/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
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@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS (30fps)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3430 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3430 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable (13.48 Wh)
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight
184 g
189 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
Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue, Polaris Blue
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 (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 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, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes