Google Pixel 3
A compact phone with excellent camera performance for its time
Google Pixel 3 Full Specifications
| Launch & Availability | |
| Released | 18 October 2018 |
| Announced | 2018, October 09 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| PTA Approved | Yes |
| Network | |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 5G Support | No |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 66, 71 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps |
| Body & Design | |
| Dimensions | 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 148 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Protection | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink |
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| Display | |
| Type | P-OLED, HDR |
| Size | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Platform | |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB |
| Card Slot | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Main Camera | |
| Camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Megapixels | 12.2 MP |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
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| Selfie Camera | |
| Camera | 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Capacity | 2915 mAh |
| Type | Li-Po, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Sound | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Connectivity | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Radio | No |
| Features & Sensors | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Fingerprint | Rear-mounted |
| PUBG / Gaming | 40FPS |
| AnTuTu Score | 285,044 |
Specifications are collected from the manufacturer and other reliable sources and may change without notice.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- Great photo quality in various conditions
- Compact and lightweight design
- IP68 water and dust resistance
What could be better
- No 5G support
- Limited RAM for multitasking
- Battery life could be better
Google Pixel 3 Review & Overview
Google Pixel 3 was officially released globally on October 18, 2018. The phone was not launched in Pakistan but is available through importers in the following PTA-approved variants:
4GB + 64GB — Rs. 21,999
4GB + 128GB — Rs. 25,999
Note: The phone is discontinued, so it will be available in Used condition, and the price will vary based on condition.
The Google Pixel 3 features a 5.5-inch P-OLED display, a 12.2MP rear camera, dual 8MP front cameras, and a 2915mAh battery with 18W wired charging. It runs Android 9.0 with support up to Android 12 and is available in Clearly White, Just Black, and Not Pink colors.
Display
- 5.5-inch P-OLED display
- 1080 × 2160 pixels resolution
- Around 443 PPI pixel density
- 18:9 aspect ratio
- HDR support
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
- Around 77.2% screen-to-body ratio
- Capacitive touchscreen
- Sharp Full HD+ resolution for clear text and images
- Suitable for browsing, social media, video streaming, reading, and everyday use
- OLED technology provides rich colors and deeper blacks
Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset
- 10nm fabrication process
- Octa-core CPU
- 4 × Kryo 385 Gold cores up to 2.5GHz
- 4 × Kryo 385 Silver cores up to 1.6GHz
- Adreno 630 GPU
- Designed for everyday smartphone performance
- Suitable for social media, browsing, messaging, video streaming, and light gaming
- Capable of handling regular multitasking
- Provides reliable performance for common daily applications
RAM & Storage
- 4GB RAM + 64GB storage
- 4GB RAM + 128GB storage
- UFS 2.1 storage
- No microSD card slot
- 128GB variant provides more space for apps, photos, videos, and files
- 4GB RAM is suitable for basic multitasking and everyday applications
- Internal storage is used for apps, games, media, and documents
Camera
The Google Pixel 3 features a 12.2MP rear camera designed to deliver good photography performance, along with Google's image processing features.
- 12.2MP primary rear camera
- f/1.8 aperture
- 28mm wide lens
- Dual-pixel PDAF
- OIS support
- Dual-LED flash
- Pixel Shift
- Auto-HDR
- Panorama mode
- 4K video recording at 30fps
- 1080p video recording at 30/60/120fps
- Gyro-EIS support
- OIS support
- Suitable for everyday photography, portraits, social media, and casual video recording
Front Camera
- Dual 8MP front cameras
- One 8MP wide camera
- One 8MP ultrawide camera
- PDAF support on the primary front camera
- HDR support
- 1080p video recording at 30fps
- Suitable for selfies, group selfies, video calls, and social media
- Ultrawide camera helps capture more people in group shots
Battery
- 2915mAh Li-Po battery
- Non-removable battery
- 18W wired charging
- PD 2.0 support
- Wireless charging
- Designed to provide dependable battery backup for regular daily use
- Suitable for browsing, calls, messaging, social media, and video streaming
- Wireless charging provides an additional convenient charging option
Software
- Android 9.0 (Pie) operating system
- Upgradeable to Android 12
- Clean Google Android experience
- Simple and user-friendly software interface
- Designed for everyday applications and multitasking
- Includes Google's software and Pixel-specific features
SIM & Connectivity
- Nano-SIM + eSIM support
- 2G GSM connectivity
- 3G HSPA connectivity
- 4G LTE connectivity
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- DLNA
- Bluetooth 5.0
- aptX HD support
- GPS
- GLONASS
- BDS
- GALILEO
- NFC support
- USB Type-C 3.1
- No FM radio
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Suitable for regular mobile and wireless connectivity
Design & Build
- Dimensions: 145.6 × 68.2 × 7.9 mm
- Weight: 148g
- Glass front with Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Glass back with Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Aluminum frame
- IP68 dust and water resistance
- Can withstand immersion in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes
- Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Proximity sensor
- Compass
- Barometer
- Stereo speakers
- Available in Clearly White, Just Black, and Not Pink colors
- Compact 148g body makes the phone comfortable to carry
User Reviews
Users generally like the Google Pixel 3 for its compact size, clean Android experience, camera quality, stereo speakers, and premium glass design. The camera remains one of its strongest features for everyday photography, while wireless charging and IP68 protection add useful features. However, the small battery, 4GB RAM, lack of 5G, and older software make it less suitable for users who need modern flagship-level performance. Overall, it can still be a practical choice for budget-conscious users who prefer a small phone and Pixel's software experience.
Alternatives in the Same Budget
- Samsung Galaxy A10s — Large display, dual rear camera, and 4000mAh battery.
- Redmi Note 8 — Full HD+ display, Snapdragon processor, and quad-camera setup.
- Realme 5 Pro — Snapdragon 712 processor, quad rear camera, and 4035mAh battery.
- Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 — Large Full HD+ display, Kirin processor, and triple rear camera.
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