Google Pixel 3 Review

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Main Features

Launched in November 2018

5.5" - 439 PPI

1 Cameras

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chipset

64/128 GB Storage

2915 mAh Battery

148 g (5.22 oz)

Replaced by Google Pixel 4

Expected OS Support Ends in: Ended

Expected Security Support Ends in: Ended

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Google Pixel 3 Overview

Google Pixel 3 is a Android phone with a 12.2 MP main camera and a 8.0 MP selfie camera. Pixel 3 features a 5.5" sized OLED screen with 1080 x 2160 pixels resolution. Google released Pixel 3 to market in November 2018.

Google later replaced Google Pixel 3 with Google Pixel 4. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these phones:

Compare Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 4

Pixel 3 is a member of Google's Pixel series of smartphones. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Google Pixel Series History

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Cameras	Weight
Google Pixel 9a Compare	April 2025	6.3"	2 (50 MP + 13 MP)	186 g (6.56 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Compare	September 2024	8.0"	3 (48 MP + 10.8 MP + 10.5 MP)	257 g (9.07 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Compare	August 2024	6.3"	3 (50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP)	176 g (6.21 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Compare	August 2024	6.8"	3 (50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP)	221 g (7.8 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Compare	August 2024	6.3"	2 (50 MP + 48 MP)	198 g (6.98 oz)
Google Pixel 8a Compare	May 2024	6.1"	2 (64 MP + 13 MP)	188 g (6.63 oz)

Google Pixel 3 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Google Pixel 3 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor phones in its class.

PROs

Lightweight at only 148 g (5.22 oz)

High PPI of 439 ppi

HDR Support (HDR10)

Always-on Screen

DCI-P3 Color Space

Screen covers 99.6% of RBG color space

Short Response time of 4.4 ms

IP68 rated Weather Sealings

Fingerprint Scanner (rear)

64/128 GB Storage

Wireless Charging Support(0 W)

Fast Charging Support (50% in 40 min)

12 MP Main Camera

4K Video Recording Up to Up to 30FPS

240 FPS (720p) Slow Motion recording

Bokeh Mode

RAW Support

Pro Shooting Mode

USB Type-C v3.1

NFC (Near-field communication)

eSIM Support

Stereo Speakers

Barometer Sensor

Optical Stabilization on the Main Camera

Fast f/1.8 Main lens

CONs

No 5G Support

Low Max Screen Brightness of 420 nits

Low Screen to Body ratio of 78.87%

Only 1 rear lens

Most Popular Alternatives to Google Pixel 3

Here are the 8 phones that our readers compare the most with the Google Pixel 3:

Google Pixel Popular Comparisons

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Weight
Google Pixel 4 Compare	November 2019	5.7"	162 g (5.71 oz)
Google Pixel 8 Compare	October 2023	6.2"	187 g (6.6 oz)
Google Pixel 5 Compare	October 2020	6.0"	151 g (5.33 oz)
Google Pixel 7 Compare	October 2022	6.3"	197 g (6.95 oz)
Google Pixel 6 Compare	October 2021	6.4"	207 g (7.3 oz)
Google Pixel 8 Pro Compare	October 2023	6.7"	213 g (7.51 oz)
Google Pixel 8a Compare	May 2024	6.1"	188 g (6.63 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Compare	August 2024	6.3"	176 g (6.21 oz)

Google Pixel 3 Features and Specification

GENERAL
Brand	Google
Launch Date	November 2018
Product Series	Google Pixel
Successor Model	Google Pixel 4
Operating System	Android 9.0 (Can be upgraded to Android 12)
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	145.6 mm (5.73")
Width	68.2 mm (2.69")
Thickness	7.9 mm (0.31")
Weight	148 g (5.22 oz)
Waterproof	IP68
Available Colors	White Black Pink
Rear Material	Glass
Frame Material	Metal
SCREEN
Screen Size	5.5"
Aspect Ratio	18:9
Resolution	1080 x 2160 pixels
PPI	439
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Max Brightness	420 nits
HDR Support	HDR10
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-Body Ratio	78.87%
Display Features	DCI-P3 Always-On Display
RGB Color Space	99.6%
PWM	245 Hz
Response Time	4.4 ms
Contrast	∞ Infinity
CHIPSET
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU Cores	8 (4 + 4)
Architecture	4 cores @1.8 GHz: Kryo 385 Silver (Cortex-A55) 4 cores @2.8 GHz: Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75)
Max Clock	2500 MHz
L3 Cache	2 MB
Lithography Process	10 nm
Graphics	Adreno 630
GPU Clock	710 MHz
GPU Shading Units	512
FLOPS	~727 GFLOPS
RAM and STORAGE
RAM Size	4 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR4X
Memory Clock	2500 MHz
Channels	2
Storage Size	64/128 GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.1
Memory Card	No
BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	2915 mAh
Max Charging Power	18 W
Battery Type	Li-Ion
Replaceable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	Yes, Qi (10 W)
Reverse Charging	No
Fast Charging	Yes, Quick Charge 4 (50% in 40 min)
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr
Standby Time	76 hr
CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	12.2 MP
Zoom	Digital
Flash	Dual LED
Image Stabilization	Optical
8K Video	No
4K Video	Up to 30 FPS
HD Video	Up to 60 FPS
Slow Motion	240 FPS (720p)
Camera Set-up	1 (12.2 MP)
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode RAW support
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	8.0 MP
Aperture	f/1.8
Focal Length	28 mm
Pixel Size	1.4 microns
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	1/3.2"
Video Resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth Version	5
Bluetooth Features	LE, A2DP
USB Type	USB Type-C
USB Version	3.1
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC
Infrared Port