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Google Pixel 3
5.5" FHD+ Flexible OLED
2160 x 1080 resolution, 443 ppi
18:9 aspect ratio, HDR support, Always-on Display
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
2.5 GHz + 1.6 GHz, 64-bit octa-core
Adreno 630 GPU, Pixel Visual Core
Titan M Security Module
12.2 MP Rear Camera
Dual pixel PDAF, OIS + EIS, f/1.8
Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 120 fps
Front: Dual 8 MP (wide f/2.2 + normal f/1.8)
2915 mAh Battery
18 W USB-PD 2.0 fast charging
Qi wireless charging compatible
USB Type-C 18 W adapter included
4G LTE / Wi-Fi 5 / Bluetooth 5.0
LTE Cat 16 up to 1 Gbps downlink
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO
NFC, eSIM in select markets
4 GB LPDDR4x RAM + 64/128 GB Storage
No expandable storage
Single Nano SIM, eSIM in select markets
Timeline & Release Details
Google introduced the Pixel 3 on 9 October 2018, alongside the larger Pixel 3 XL. The phone was available for pre‑order starting the same day from Verizon, Project Fi, and the Google Store (unlocked).
- Canonical model family: G013A / G013B.
- Regional variants / SKU codes listed in source: G013A and G013B are the only Pixel 3 model identifiers confirmed by the official regulatory manual. The sibling Pixel 3 XL models (G013C and G013D) are not part of this product identity.
- Launch Price: US$799 (64 GB) / US$899 (128 GB) — the Google Store launch prices reported in secondary evidence.
- Availability note: The source bundle confirms announcement and pre‑order availability on 9 October 2018, but does not provide an exact retail release date.
Body & Build
The Pixel 3 uses a compact aluminium frame with a hybrid coating and a soft‑touch glass back. It measures 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm and weighs 148 g. The official specifications list IP68 dust and water resistance, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, and a rear‑mounted Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor.
- Dimensions: 5.7 x 2.7 x 0.3 inches (145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm).
- Weight: 5.2 oz (148 g).
- Protection: IP68 dust and water resistance.
- Materials: Aluminium frame, hybrid coating, soft‑touch glass back.
- Colours: Just Black, Clearly White, Not Pink.
- Sensors: Active Edge, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, Android Sensor Hub, advanced x‑axis haptics.
Display System
The Pixel 3 features a 5.5‑inch FHD+ flexible OLED panel with a 2160 x 1080 resolution (443 ppi) and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It supports always‑on display, Now Playing, 100,000:1 contrast ratio, true black level, full 24‑bit colour depth (16.77 million colours), and HDR with UHDA certification. The cover glass is Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
- Panel: FHD+ flexible OLED.
- Resolution: 2160 x 1080.
- Brightness & Contrast: 100,000:1 contrast ratio; HDR support.
- Special features: Always‑on Display, Now Playing.
Camera System
Google’s Pixel 3 is known for its computational photography. The rear camera is a 12.2 MP sensor with 1.4 µm pixels, dual‑pixel phase‑detection autofocus, optical and electronic image stabilisation, f/1.8 aperture, and a 76° field of view. It records video up to 4K at 30 fps and slow‑motion 1080p at 120 fps.
The front camera system uses two 8 MP sensors: a wide‑angle (f/2.2, 97° FOV, fixed focus) and a normal field‑of‑view (f/1.8, 75° FOV, phase‑detection autofocus). Front video goes up to 1080p at 30 fps.
- Rear: 12.2 MP, OIS + EIS, dual‑pixel PDAF, f/1.8.
- Rear video: 4K@30, 1080p@120, 720p@240.
- Front: Wide 8 MP (97°) + Normal 8 MP (75°).
- Front video: 1080p@30.
- Additional: Spectral sensor, flicker sensor, Top Shot, Night Sight, Super Res Zoom (launch features).
Platform & Software
The Pixel 3 ships with Android 9 (Pie). It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa‑core processor (2.5 GHz + 1.6 GHz) with an Adreno 630 GPU, supplemented by the Pixel Visual Core for image processing and the Titan M security module for on‑device security.
- OS: Android 9 (Pie).
- Chipset: Snapdragon 845, 2.5 GHz + 1.6 GHz, 64‑bit octa‑core.
- GPU: Adreno 630.
- Security: Titan M security module.
- Updates: Listed for 3 years of OS and security updates (per original support page).
Key Features & AI
Google emphasised several camera‑related AI and software features at launch, including Top Shot, Night Sight, Group Selfie Cam, Photobooth, Super Res Zoom, and Motion Auto Focus. The phone also introduced Google Lens integration, Playground AR experiences, Call Screen, Digital Wellbeing tools, and Active Edge (squeeze for Assistant).
- Active Edge: Squeeze‑activated Google Assistant.
- Imaging AI: Top Shot, Night Sight, Super Res Zoom.
- Other: Call Screen, Digital Wellbeing, Titan M security, Pixel Stand wireless charging accessory support.
Battery & Charging
The Pixel 3 contains a 2915 mAh non‑removable battery. It supports 18 W fast charging via USB‑PD 2.0 through the included USB Type‑C adapter, as well as Qi wireless charging. Google states up to 7 hours of use from 15 minutes of charging.
- Capacity: 2915 mAh.
- Wired charging: 18 W USB‑PD 2.0.
- Wireless charging: Qi compatible.
- In the box: USB Type‑C 18 W adapter, USB‑C cable, quick start guide (exact bundle may vary by market).
Connectivity & Sensors
Network support covers GSM/EDGE quad‑band, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EV‑DO, and LTE (Cat 16 with up to 1 Gbps downlink, 5x carrier aggregation, 4x4 MIMO). Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, and Google Cast are included. The device uses a single Nano SIM with eSIM available in select markets. Location services support GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (US/PR), and BeiDou (other regions).
- Cellular: LTE Cat 16, 4x4 MIMO, LAA.
- Wi‑Fi: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2x2 MIMO.
- Bluetooth: 5.0 + LE with LDAC, AptX, AptX HD.
- Ports: USB Type‑C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), headphone adapter for 3.5 mm.
- SIM: Single Nano SIM + eSIM (select markets).
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear), Active Edge, barometer, etc.
Google Pixel 3 - Summary
The Google Pixel 3 (G013A / G013B) is a compact 5.5‑inch flagship launched in October 2018. It combines a Snapdragon 845 processor, 4 GB RAM, 64/128 GB storage, a 12.2 MP rear camera with OIS/EIS, dual 8 MP front cameras, and a 2915 mAh battery with 18 W fast charging and Qi wireless. IP68 dust/water resistance, dual front‑firing speakers, Titan M security, and Android 9 Pie complete the package. Launch pricing was set at US$799 (64 GB) and US$899 (128 GB).
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$799 |