Google Pixel 3 XL
#1482
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
#1157Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3 XL
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Performance
62.567.0
Camera
49.950.6
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
64.165.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3 XL features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, providing a premium feel, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has a foldable design with a plastic front and glass back, making it more versatile but potentially less durable.
- The Pixel 3 XL has a 6.3-inch P-OLED display at 1440 x 2960 pixels, offering higher resolution than the Z Flip's 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display at 1080 x 2636 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 845, while the Z Flip uses the more advanced Snapdragon 855+, with the latter also offering more RAM at 8GB compared to the Pixel's 4GB.
- Both phones have strong camera capabilities, but the Z Flip includes an additional ultrawide lens and a higher-resolution selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel at 3430 mAh versus 3300 mAh in the Z Flip, but the Pixel supports faster charging at 18W compared to the Z Flip's 15W.
- Software-wise, both run Android 12, but the Z Flip features Samsung's One UI for additional customization.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3 XL
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
General
Release Date
2018, October 18
2020, February 11
Announced
2018, October 09
2020, February 11
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL3
Also available with 5GVersions: SM-F700F/DS (International), SM-F700U/DS (USA), SM-F700U1/DS (USA Unlocked), SM-F700W/DS (Canada), SM-F700N (Korea), M-F7000 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.3"
6.7"
Type
P-OLED, HDR
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~523 ppi density)
1080 x 2636 pixels (~425 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
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 (1x2.95 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
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, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Front Camera
N/A
10 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3430 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3430 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
15W wiredWireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mmFolded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
Weight
184 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
Mirror Black, Mirror Purple, Mirror Gold, Thom Browne Edition
Foldable
✗
✓
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
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 (5CA) Cat16 1000/150 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
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0, 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 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1.1
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No