Google Pixel
#2408
Motorola Moto Z3
#1909Category Breakdown
Google Pixel
Motorola Moto Z3
Performance
67.378.4
Camera
57.153.8
Display
80.282.8
Battery
22.824.2
Build
93.791.4
Connectivity
66.366.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.353.6
Summary
- The Google Pixel features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum frame, weighing 143g, while the Motorola Moto Z3 has a larger, lighter design with Gorilla Glass on both front and back, weighing 156g.
- The Pixel's 5.0-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the Moto Z3 has a 6.01-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, while the Moto Z3 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 835, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have similar camera specifications, with the Pixel at 12.3 MP and the Moto Z3 at 12 MP, but the Pixel is known for its superior image processing.
- The Moto Z3 has a larger 3000mAh battery compared to the Pixel's 2770mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs on Android 7.1, upgradable to Android 10, while the Moto Z3 starts with Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, providing a slightly more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel
Motorola Moto Z3
General
Release Date
2016, October 20
2018
Announced
2016, October 04
2018
Description
Versions: Global, USA, North America
For USA (Verizon); China
Display
Size
5"
6.01"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF12 MP B/W
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2770 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2770 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
156.5 x 76.5 x 6.8 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 in)
Weight
143 g
156 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame (6000 series)
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Ceramic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.92 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
1.11 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 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
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass