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Pixel 2 XL vs Pixel 3

8 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

✓Both records verified · latest Aug 20, 2026

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Pixel 3 has advantages in design & dimensions; the verified fields are otherwise comparable.

Top Differences

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✓18 registry fields

ChipSnapdragon 835 → Snapdragon 845
Weight175 g → 148 g
Capacity mah3520 → 2915
Resolution2880 x 1440 → 2160 x 1080
RatingIP67 → IP68

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

ChipDifferent, with no automatic winner

Snapdragon 835 compared with Snapdragon 845

WeightPixel 3

175 g compared with 148 g

Capacity mahDifferent, with no automatic winner

3520 compared with 2915

ResolutionDifferent, with no automatic winner

2880 x 1440 compared with 2160 x 1080

RatingDifferent, with no automatic winner

IP67 compared with IP68

Full Comparison

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✓18 registry fields

FieldPixel 2 XLPixel 3Why it matters
Display sizeMinor difference1 official source6 in5.5 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
ResolutionMarginal difference1 official source2880 x 14402160 x 1080No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 2 XLPixel 3Why it matters
ChipMarginal difference1 official sourceSnapdragon 835Snapdragon 845Newer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldPixel 2 XLPixel 3Why it matters
WeightMarginal difference1 official source175 g148 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
FieldPixel 2 XLPixel 3Why it matters
Capacity mahMarginal difference1 official source35202915No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 2 XLPixel 3Why it matters
RatingMarginal difference1 official sourceIP67IP68No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ReleaseYearMarginal difference1 official source20172018No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 2 XLPixel 3Why it matters
OsMarginal difference1 official sourceAndroid 8Android 9No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

Main camera12.2 MP
Ram gb4
Front camera8 MP
Storage options64 GB, 128 GB
BluetoothBluetooth 5
U.S. SIMNano SIM
WifiWi-Fi 5
TechnologyOLED

Which should you buy?

Pixel 3 leads in Design; the two are otherwise comparable.

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    DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · Pixel 3

    Leads in design.

    PERFORMANCE · Comparable

    Comparable across performance.

    BATTERY · Comparable

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    DISPLAY · Comparable

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    OTHER · Comparable

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    SOFTWARE · Comparable

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    FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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