The Google Pixel 3 was among the most leaked phones of the year and it transforms out a lot of the leakages were ideal – this is a mobile phone that looks a lot like the Google Pixel 2, yet under the surface most of the specifications as well as functions have changed.

So to assist you reach grips with these 2 ostensibly comparable phones we’ve contrasted them throughout all the key classifications, so you can see what’s new, different and – hopefully – far better concerning the Google Pixel 3.

You’ll need to await our full evaluation for a last assessment, but here’s just how the phone views paper compared to its predecessor.

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Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 2 design

The Google Pixel 3 as well as Google Pixel 2 both have a two-tone back, yet while the Pixel 2 has a glass panel at the top as well as metal listed below, the Pixel 3 makes use of glass for both sections.

Both phones also have bezels over and also listed below the display on the front (you’ll intend to look to the Google Pixel 3 XL if you’re after a notch).

They additionally both have a single-lens rear camera as well as a fingerprint scanner on the back, so both phones look comparable. And also, while not a noticeable part of the layout, they’re likewise both water-resistant – though the Google Pixel 3 ups the resistance ranking slightly.

The main distinction aesthetically is the colors they come in, as while the Google Pixel 2 is available in black, white or blue, the Google Pixel 3 swaps out the blue shade for a sand color called ‘Not Pink’.

Of course, measurements and weight are likewise various, though just ever before so somewhat, with the Pixel 3 being available in at 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm and also 148g, while the Pixel 2 is 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm and also 143g.

Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 2 display

The Google Pixel 3 could look comparable to the Google Pixel 2, however it has a larger display, particularly a 5.5-inch one, to the Pixel 2’s 5.0 inches. 

The Pixel 3’s is additionally slightly greater resolution, at FHD+, while the Pixel 2’s is 1080 x 1920, though that leaves them both with around 440 pixels per inch. The Pixel 3 has also got a taller 18:9 facet proportion (the Google Pixel 2 is 16:9).

The display tech is similar though, as both phones use OLED, and also as noted above they both have bezels over and below the screen.

We’ll let you recognize in our full Google Pixel 3 review whether the quality has actually been boosted, yet the Pixel 2’s display is brilliant as well as colorful, pull down primarily just by a resolution that’s slightly lower than rivals – something Google hasn’t attended to for the 3rd model.

Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 2 OS as well as power

The Google Pixel 3 was constantly mosting likely to be a lot more powerful than the Google Pixel 2, so there aren’t actually any kind of shocks here. The Pixel 3 has an octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM, while the Pixel 2 has an octa-core Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4GB of RAM.

The Pixel 2’s chipset was top-end when it introduced in 2014 and the Google Pixel 3’s is top-end currently, though neither phone needs to feel doing not have in power.

Their usage of pure Android with very little bloat will aid with that. In both cases they run Android 9 Pie and both phones must get Android updates on or near the first day, though certainly the Google Pixel 3 will certainly be supported with updates for longer.

The Google Pixel 3 has some brand-new attributes though, such as a Titan M safety and security module, which assists keep your phone secure.

Both phones on the other hand have Google’s Energetic Side feature, which allows you press the sides to perform particular actions, such as releasing Google Assistant. Plus, both phones feature as much as 128GB of storage, so apart from the chipset there’s little distinction in this area.

Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 2 camera and also battery

The video camera is something that has actually transformed, most notably the front-facing electronic camera, as while the Google Pixel 2 has a single-lens 8MP f/2.4 snapper, the Google Pixel 3 has a dual-lens one, with both lenses being 8MP, but one being an f/2.2 wide-angle one while the other is an f/1.8 telephoto one. Google is truly pressing the ability to get more in your shots with its brand-new phone.

On the back both phones have a single-lens 12.2 MP f/1.8 camera, but there should be some improvements to the Pixel 3’s, mostly in the form of new settings and features.

These include ‘Top Shot’, an attribute which records structures prior to as well as after the image you wanted and also chooses the very best one. Google has additionally developed Google Lens directly into the camera this time, so you can utilize it to search for items, equate message as well as even more, seamlessly.

As for the battery, the Google Pixel 3 has a 2,915 mAh one, up from 2,700 mAh in the Google Pixel 2. Naturally, the Pixel 3 additionally has a larger screen, so it continues to be to be seen whether the phone can last much longer. The Pixel 2 for its part lasts throughout the day in our tests but struggles to last a lot more than that.

One new function on the battery front is the addition of cordless charging this moment around.

Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 2 price and availability

The Google Pixel 3 is readily available to pre-order currently, at an expense of $799/£739 for a 64GB one or $899/£839 for 128GB.

That’s higher than the $649 (£629, AU$ 1,079) starting rate of the Google Pixel 2, though even prior to the Pixel 3’s introduce that phone can be discovered for around $100/£100 less in some shops, so anticipate the price to drop even further now.

The Google Pixel 3 XL will certainly hit stores in the US on October 18, while the UK and Australia will get it on November 1.

Takeaway

The Google Pixel 3 views on paper to be a strong but traditional upgrade to the Google Pixel 2. A lot of components have been enhanced, however apart from the display dimension, the more recent chipset and the added front-facing camera, the distinctions don’t look game-changing.

As ever, the Google Pixel 3 XL will certainly be the mobile to go with if you want an actual Google front runner, but also for something a little bit a lot more affordable and a bit smaller sized the typical Google Pixel 3 could be a great choice, while the Google Pixel 2 stays an appealing choice if you want something cheaper still.

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