Google Pixel XL
#3669
Motorola Moto Z3
#2572Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
Motorola Moto Z3
Performance
54.362.5
Camera
45.445.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.060.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel XL features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing a sharper image than the Motorola Moto Z3's 6.01-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel XL is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, while the Moto Z3 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 835, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Pixel XL's camera is known for superior image processing.
- The Pixel XL has a larger 3450 mAh battery compared to the Moto Z3's 3000 mAh, although the latter supports faster charging at 15W.
- The Pixel XL runs Android 7.1, upgradable to Android 10, while the Moto Z3 comes with Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 9.0.
- Build quality is solid for both, with the Pixel XL featuring Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame, while the Moto Z3 has Gorilla Glass 3 and a lighter aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel XL
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
5.5"
6.01"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
12 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
156.5 x 76.5 x 6.8 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 in)
Weight
168 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)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Ceramic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No