Google Pixel 2 XL vs Motorola Moto Z3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 2 XL and the Motorola Moto Z3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Motorola Moto Z3 |
|---|
| Price | $65 | $69 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,520 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 6.01 in |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 175 g | 156 g |
| Released | Oct 2017 | Aug 2018 |
Summary: Google Pixel 2 XL is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max). Motorola Moto Z3 is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 2 XL is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Motorola Moto Z3 |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 6.0 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~76.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.01 inches, 93.7 cm2 (~77.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density) | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Motorola Moto Z3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Motorola Moto Z3 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2 TB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (UFS 2.1) | — |
| RAM | — | 4 GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 64 GB |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Motorola Moto Z3 |
|---|
| Modules | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Dual | — | 12 MP, f/2.0, 1.25µm, PDAF, Laser AF + 12 MP monochrome, f/2.0, 1.25µm |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Motorola Moto Z3 |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm | — |
| Features | HDR | Screen flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, 84° wide-angle lens |
Battery
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Motorola Moto Z3 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable | Non-removable Li-Ion |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (USB Power Delivery 2.0) | 15W fast charging |
| Capacity | — | 3000 mAh |
Body
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Motorola Moto Z3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) | 156.5 x 76.5 x 6.75 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.266 in) |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | 156 g (5.5 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | Splash-resistant (p2i coating) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Motorola Moto Z3 |
|---|
| WLAN | 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, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1, magnetic connector |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 2 XL | Motorola Moto Z3 |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, October 04 | 2018, August |
| Released | 2017, October 17 | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2018, August |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 2 XL or Motorola Moto Z3?
Google Pixel 2 XL — 3,520 mAh for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus 3,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto Z3.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 2 XL or Motorola Moto Z3?
Motorola Moto Z3 — 175 g for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus 156 g for the Motorola Moto Z3.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 2 XL or Motorola Moto Z3?
Motorola Moto Z3 — Oct 2017 for the Google Pixel 2 XL versus Aug 2018 for the Motorola Moto Z3.
Is the Google Pixel 2 XL or the Motorola Moto Z3 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 2 XL 8/10 and the Motorola Moto Z3 7/10.
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