Google Pixel 3

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.

Brett Wadelton

Currently working with Pacific Magazines on digital content across multiple brands spanning food, family, homes, entertainment, style, beauty and health. Brett has over fourteen years experience in media (specifically broadcast media) and over eight years experience in social and digital media.