Google Pixel 3 XL vs OnePlus 6T
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 3 XL and the OnePlus 6T, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 3 XL | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Price | $134 | $124 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,430 mAh | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 20W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.41 in |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 20 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 184 g | 185 g |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Nov 2018 |
Summary: Google Pixel 3 XL is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus 6T is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 6T is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 3 XL | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED, HDR | Optic AMOLED |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 100.0 cm2 (~82.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.41 inches, 100.9 cm2 (~85.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~523 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 3 XL | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 630 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 3 XL | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 64GB, 128GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1 2-LANE) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 3 XL | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| 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, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Modules | — | 16 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS; 20 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 3 XL | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Dual | 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR | Auto-HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 3 XL | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| 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) | 20W wired (Dash Charge) |
Body
| Google Pixel 3 XL | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.0 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) | 157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 184 g (6.49 oz) | 185 g (6.53 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | — |
Comms
| Google Pixel 3 XL | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 3 XL | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Announced | October 9, 2018 | 2018, October 29 |
| Released | October 18, 2018 (US) | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2018, November 06 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 3 XL or OnePlus 6T?
OnePlus 6T — 3,430 mAh for the Google Pixel 3 XL versus 3,700 mAh for the OnePlus 6T.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 3 XL or OnePlus 6T?
Google Pixel 3 XL — 184 g for the Google Pixel 3 XL versus 185 g for the OnePlus 6T.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 3 XL or OnePlus 6T?
OnePlus 6T — Oct 2018 for the Google Pixel 3 XL versus Nov 2018 for the OnePlus 6T.
Is the Google Pixel 3 XL or the OnePlus 6T rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 3 XL 7/10 and the OnePlus 6T 8/10.
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