Google Pixel XL vs OnePlus 3T
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel XL and the OnePlus 3T, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel XL | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Price | $95 | $70 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,450 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 20W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 12.3 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 158 g |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 |
Summary: Google Pixel XL is ahead on battery. OnePlus 3T is ahead on wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 3T is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Google Pixel XL | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED | Optic AMOLED |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Google Pixel XL | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10 | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) with OxygenOS (Global) or HydrogenOS (Mainland China) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm MSM8996Pro Snapdragon 821 |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 |
Memory
| Google Pixel XL | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Internal | 32GB/128GB | — |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB LPDDR4 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal Storage | — | 64GB or 128GB UFS 2.0 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel XL | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Single | 12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
| Modules | — | Single 16 MP |
| Details | — | f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel XL | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm | — |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Single 16 MP |
| Details | — | f/2.0, 1.0µm, EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) |
Battery
| Google Pixel XL | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 20W wired, Dash Charge (5V/4A), 60% in 30 min |
Body
| Google Pixel XL | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Dimensions | 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm | 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm (6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 168 g | 158 g (5.57 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, glass top back | Anodized aluminum unibody design |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
Comms
| Google Pixel XL | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| 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 | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0 | USB 2.0, Type-C |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
Launch
| Google Pixel XL | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, October 04 | 2016, November 15 |
| Status | Released 2016, October 20 | Discontinued (128GB variant discontinued May 9, 2017) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel XL or OnePlus 3T?
Google Pixel XL — 3,450 mAh for the Google Pixel XL versus 3,400 mAh for the OnePlus 3T.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel XL or OnePlus 3T?
OnePlus 3T — 168 g for the Google Pixel XL versus 158 g for the OnePlus 3T.
Which is newer, Google Pixel XL or OnePlus 3T?
OnePlus 3T — Oct 2016 for the Google Pixel XL versus Nov 2016 for the OnePlus 3T.
Is the Google Pixel XL or the OnePlus 3T rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel XL 8/10 and the OnePlus 3T 8/10.
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