Google Pixel 3 XL vs Google Pixel 4 XL
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 3 XL and the Google Pixel 4 XL, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 3 XL | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Price | $134 | $144 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,430 mAh | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 184 g | 193 g |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Oct 2019 |
Summary: Google Pixel 3 XL is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Google Pixel 4 XL is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 4 XL is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 3 XL is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 3 XL | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED, HDR | P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 100.0 cm2 (~82.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 98.0 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~523 ppi density) | 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~537 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 3 XL | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 640 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 3 XL | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 64GB, 128GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 3 XL | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Single | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, OIS |
| Dual | — | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 3 XL | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Dual | 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF | 8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm, AF; TOF 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | Auto-HDR | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 3 XL | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3430 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, USB Power Delivery 2.0; 10W wireless (Pixel Stand); 5W wireless (Qi-certified) | 18W wired, PD2.0, 10W wireless (Qi) |
Body
| Google Pixel 3 XL | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.0 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.31 x 2.96 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 184 g (6.49 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 3 XL | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 3 XL | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Announced | October 9, 2018 | 2019, October 15 |
| Released | October 18, 2018 (US) | — |
| Status | — | Discontinued (August 2020) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 3 XL or Google Pixel 4 XL?
Google Pixel 4 XL — 3,430 mAh for the Google Pixel 3 XL versus 3,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 4 XL.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 3 XL or Google Pixel 4 XL?
Google Pixel 3 XL — 184 g for the Google Pixel 3 XL versus 193 g for the Google Pixel 4 XL.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 3 XL or Google Pixel 4 XL?
Google Pixel 4 XL — Oct 2018 for the Google Pixel 3 XL versus Oct 2019 for the Google Pixel 4 XL.
Is the Google Pixel 3 XL or the Google Pixel 4 XL rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 3 XL 7/10 and the Google Pixel 4 XL 8/10.
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