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6.3" QHD+ OLED
Snapdragon 845
4GB + 64/128GB
12.2MP Rear OIS/EIS
8MP + 8MP Front
3430 mAh
18W USB PD 2.0
Qi Wireless
IP68
Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.0
Android 9 Pie
G013C / G013D

6.3" QHD+ Flexible OLED

2960 x 1440, 523 ppi

18.5:9, HDR, Gorilla Glass 5

Snapdragon 845 + Titan M

2.5GHz + 1.6GHz octa-core

Adreno 630, Pixel Visual Core

12.2MP Rear + Dual 8MP Front

Rear: f/1.8, OIS, EIS, dual‑pixel AF

Front: 8MP wide (97° f/2.2) + 8MP normal (75° f/1.8 PDAF)

3430 mAh Battery

18W USB‑PD wired

Qi wireless charging

4G LTE (Cat 16) + Wi-Fi 5

Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, eSIM support

Single Nano SIM + eSIM (in select markets)

4GB LPDDR4x + 64/128GB

No microSD slot

Unlimited Google Photos storage (original quality) for the generation

Google officially introduced the Pixel 3 XL on October 09, 2018, alongside the smaller Pixel 3. Pre-orders began the same day through Verizon, Project Fi, and the unlocked Google Store. The phone shipped with Android 9 (Pie) and represented Google’s larger flagship for the 2018 lineup.

  • Announcement: October 09, 2018.
  • Pre-order availability: October 09, 2018 via Verizon, Project Fi, and Google Store.
  • Canonical model family: G013C and G013D (Pixel 3 XL). The sibling models G013A and G013B belong to the standard Pixel 3.

The Pixel 3 XL uses a combination of an aluminum frame with a hybrid coating and a soft-touch glass back. The device is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance, and the front glass is Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

  • Dimensions: 158.0 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.2 x 3.0 x 0.3 in).
  • Weight: 184 g (6.5 oz) per official specs; a regulatory table notes 182 g including battery.
  • Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Not Pink.
  • Durability: IP68, Gorilla Glass 5.

The Pixel 3 XL features a 6.3-inch QHD+ flexible OLED panel with high pixel density and HDR support. Google lists an Always-on Display, Now Playing music identification, and a 100,000:1 super contrast ratio.

  • Panel: Flexible OLED, 2960 x 1440 resolution (523 ppi).
  • Aspect ratio: 18.5:9.
  • Color: 24-bit, 16.77 million colors, true black levels.
  • HDR: Supported, UHDA certification.
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

The rear camera is a single 12.2MP sensor with large 1.4 µm pixels, dual‑pixel phase detection autofocus, and both optical and electronic image stabilization. The front houses two 8MP cameras - a wide‑angle and a normal field‑of‑view - enabling Group Selfie Cam and other dual‑camera effects. Google’s launch material highlights computational photography features such as Night Sight, Super Res Zoom, Top Shot, and Photobooth.

  • Rear camera: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 76° FOV, OIS + EIS, spectral sensor, flicker sensor.
  • Rear video: 4K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30/120 fps, 720p @ 30/60/240 fps.
  • Front cameras:
    • Wide‑angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 97° FOV, fixed focus.
    • Normal: 8 MP, f/1.8, 75° FOV, phase detection autofocus.
  • Front video: 1080p @ 30 fps, 720p @ 30 fps, 480p @ 30 fps.

The Pixel 3 XL is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with an octa‑core CPU (2.5 GHz + 1.6 GHz), Adreno 630 GPU, and Google’s Pixel Visual Core for image processing. The Titan M security module provides hardware‑backed security. The phone shipped with Android 9 (Pie) and Google’s Pixel software experience, including Digital Wellbeing, Call Screen, and Google Lens integration.

  • Chipset: Snapdragon 845 (10 nm).
  • CPU: 64‑bit octa‑core (4x 2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold + 4x 1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver).
  • GPU: Adreno 630.
  • AI/ISP: Pixel Visual Core.
  • Security: Titan M module.
  • Software: Android 9 (Pie), 3 years of OS and security updates listed at launch.
  • Special features: Active Edge (squeeze for Assistant), Pixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor, advanced x‑axis haptics.

The Pixel 3 XL leveraged Google’s computational photography and on‑device AI for several camera and assistant features. The Titan M security chip enables secure boot and payments, while Active Edge provides quick access to Google Assistant.

  • Camera AI: Night Sight, Super Res Zoom, Top Shot, Motion Auto Focus, Google Lens integration.
  • Assistant: Call Screen, Digital Wellbeing, Google Assistant with Active Edge.
  • Playground: AR experiences via Playground.

The Pixel 3 XL packs a 3430 mAh non‑removable battery. Charging is handled via USB‑C with an 18W adapter supporting USB‑PD 2.0. Qi wireless charging is also supported. Google states up to 7 hours of use from a 15‑minute charge.

  • Capacity: 3430 mAh (typical).
  • Wired charging: 18W fast charging via USB‑C (USB‑PD 2.0).
  • Wireless charging: Qi standard.
  • Battery life claim: Up to 7 hours of use after 15 minutes of charge.

The device supports a broad range of global LTE bands with Category 16 speeds (up to 1 Gbps downlink). It includes Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 with LE, NFC, and eSIM in select markets. Ports are limited to USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type‑C; a headphone adapter is required for 3.5 mm accessories.

  • Cellular: GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EV‑DO, LTE Cat 16 (up to 1 Gbps down, 75 Mbps up), 5x carrier aggregation, 4x4 MIMO on select bands.
  • Wi‑Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO.
  • Bluetooth: 5.0 + LE, LDAC, AptX HD.
  • Location: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (US/Puerto Rico), plus BeiDou in other regions.
  • NFC: Yes.
  • Ports: USB Type‑C (USB 3.1 Gen 1).
  • Audio: Dual front‑firing speakers, 3 microphones with noise suppression.
  • Sensors: Active Edge, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, Pixel Imprint (rear‑mounted), barometer, Android Sensor Hub.

The Google Pixel 3 XL represents the company’s larger 2018 flagship, pairing a high‑resolution flexible OLED display with a capable camera system and solid construction. Its IP68 rating, wireless charging, and Titan M security were competitive at launch, though the 4 GB RAM and 3430 mAh battery reflect the era’s conventions. The phone remains a well‑specified device for its generation, with strong software and camera features that defined the Pixel line.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$899
— views Research contribution by specs.global