Tech review of Google Pixel 3

Google Pixel 3: a technical overview based on VRM24’s recorded device data.

Design and display

Type: Smartphone; Announced: 2018, October; Dimensions: 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm (5.73 x 2.69 x 0.31 in); Weight: 148 g (5.22 oz); Display: P-OLED, HDR; Size: 5.5 inches; Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio; Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Display size and resolution describe the viewing format; brightness, colour accuracy and durability require separate testing.

Platform and memory

OS: Android 9.0 (Pie); Chipset: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845; CPU: Octa Core 4x Kryo 385 Gold 2.5 GHz & 4x Kryo 385 Silver 1.6 GHz GPU; GPU: Adreno 630; RAM: 4 GB; Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB; Memory card: No.

The chipset and memory describe the hardware configuration. They do not establish measured speed, gaming performance or current software support.

Cameras

Rear camera: 12.2 MP; Rear video: 2160p, 30fps; Front camera: 8 MP / 8 MP; Front video: 1080p, 30fps.

These are the recorded camera specifications. Image quality and stabilisation cannot be judged from resolution alone.

Battery and connections

Battery capacity: Li-Po 2915 mAh; Battery model: G013A-B; Charging port: USB Type-C 3.1; Headphone jack: No; Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD; Networks: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE; SIM: Single SIM.

Battery capacity is not a measured runtime. Charging speed, battery condition and compatibility of replacement parts need separate verification.

What the specifications tell us

Use this overview to compare the recorded configuration with your needs. It does not provide benchmarks or hands-on performance measurements.