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Is this Google's iPhone killer?

Here’s all the official details from the two new Google phones - by Peter McKim
  • 10 Oct 2018
Is this Google's iPhone killer?

Google have officially unveiled their latest smartphones, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, at the Made By Google event in New York City.

What are the specs of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL?

At a glance, the main differences between both announced Google Pixel devices are the actual size, screen and battery. You’re still getting the same processor, RAM, single rear-camera and OLED screen across both.

Feature

Google Pixel 3

Google Pixel 3 XL

Operating System

Android 9.0 (Pie)

Android 9.0 (Pie)

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

RAM

4GB

4GB

Display

5.4” (1080x2160 pixels)

6.3” (1080x2160 pixels)

Rear Camera

12 MP, f/1.8, Dual pixel PDAF and laser AF

12 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF and laser AF

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor

8 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor

Battery

2915mAh

3430mAh

Charging

Fast charging

Fast charging

Connectivity

LTE Cat 16, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, nano-SIM & eSIM

LTE Cat 16, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, nano-SIM & eSIM

Fingerprint Sensor

Yes (rear)

Yes (rear)

Storage

64/128 GB

64/128 GB

IP Rating

IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 minutes)

IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 minutes)

Colours

Just Black, Clearly White, Not Pink

Just Black, Clearly White, Not Pink

Price

$1,199 (64GB), $1,349 (128GB)

$1,349 (64GB), $1,499 (128GB)

Availability

Harvey Norman, Optus, Telstra, Vodafone

Harvey Norman, Optus, Telstra, Vodafone

Which Pixel phone is better?

This is always very subjective as it depends on what is right for you. There are lots of options to weigh up and that will most likely come down to the size of the device and possibly how long it will last you through the day in terms of battery life.

Both phones have the same main features when it comes to camera and the internals - so they will be fast when you’re using them. They also run on ‘Pure Android’ (as Google intended their operating system to work) so they’ll be very responsive.

What’s inside the box?

Along with the Pixel 3, you’ll get a headphone adapter (there’s no headphone jack), USB-A to USB-C adapter, USB-C to 3.5mm adapter, USB-C earbuds and the power brick to charge the device. We’re told this is a fast charger too, which comes included as standard, unlike Apple’s latest devices.

What are the new features?

Top Shot is a feature that captures the perfect shot each time, according to Google. It’ll capture smiles (not blinks) and Group Selfie Cam that will get everyone in the shot without the need for a selfie stick.

Active Edge is back again this year, like in the previous generation Pixel 2. You simply squeeze the Pixel 3 for the Google Assistant, or you can also use it activate Google Lens.

There are also ways in which Google help you to disconnect from the world with a feature called Flip to Shhh, as part of their Digital Wellbeing initiative, by simply flipping over the Pixel 3 so that it’s face down to automatically turn off notifications.

Wireless charging is also supported in both phones, for the first time in Pixel devices. Google will be selling the Pixel Stand wireless charger separately.

For a more comprehensive run-down on the camera features, you can head to InStyle Australia.

What is the price of the new Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL?

You can get your hands on the Pixel 3 64GB for $1,199 or the 128GB for $1,349.

Meanwhile the Pixel 3 XL 64 GB is $1,349 and $1,499 for the 128 GB version.

Where and when can I buy the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL?

You can get your hands on the Pixel 3 from November 1st, from all the major telcos and Harvey Norman.

We were invited to New York City by Google for the ‘Made by Google’ event.

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Peter is a tech enthusiast who has been reviewing and writing for the last 5 years. He is an audiophile and loves nothing more than putting on a new set of headphones. He has done reviews for everything tech from headphones and speakers to phones and gaming peripherals.

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