Google Pixel XL vs Nexus 6P vs OnePlus 3: here is a specs comparison
Google is pushing towards the mainstream with its latest smartphones, the Pixel and the Pixel XL, and only time will show if these are the revelation the Android crowd has been keeping its breath for. Chances are that you might still be undecided whether to invest your hard-earned money in the Pixel XL/Pixel or not, as these definitely have a couple of more affordable, albeit a bit older alternatives that could be a better pick for you.
We are talking about none other than the last great Nexus device, the not-too-shabby Huawei-made Nexus 6P, and a device that is often cited as one of the best value-for-money phones of 2016 - the mighty OnePlus 3.
An excellent trio by all standards! However, there's a rather large elephant in the room, taken the form of a simple question: should you get the Pixel XL, the Nexus 6P, or the OnePlus 3? Which one would be a better fit for your pocket?
Well, we can't decide that for you, but we can help you by showing you how the three compare in terms of raw specs... and size, too!
6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches
154.72 x 75.74 x 8.6 mm
5.93 oz (168 g)
6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 inches
159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm
6.28 oz (178 g)
6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 inches
152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm
5.57 oz (158 g)
6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches
154.72 x 75.74 x 8.6 mm
5.93 oz (168 g)
6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 inches
159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm
6.28 oz (178 g)
6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 inches
152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm
5.57 oz (158 g)
See the full Google Pixel XL vs Google Nexus 6P vs OnePlus 3 size comparison or compare them to other phones using our Size Comparison tool.
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| Google Pixel XL | Google Nexus 6P | OnePlus 3 |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches 154.72 x 75.74 x 8.6 mm |
6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 inches 159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm |
6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 inches 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.93 oz / 168.0 g | 6.28 oz / 178.0 g | 5.57 oz / 158.0 g |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Aluminum, Glass | Back: Aluminum | Back: Aluminum |
| Resistance | ||
| Splash, Dust; IP53 | ||
| Biometrics | ||
| Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
| Features | ||
| Notification light | Notification light | Notification light |
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | |
| Colors | ||
| Black, Gray, Blue | Black, Gold, Silver, White | Gold, Gray |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.5-inch, 71.22% screen-to-body | 5.7-inch, 71.60% screen-to-body | 5.5-inch, 73.15% screen-to-body |
| Type | ||
| AMOLED | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | ||
| 2560x1440px, 16:9 ratio, 534 PPI | 2560x1440px, 518 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI |
| Protection | ||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Features | ||
| Oleophobic coating | Oleophobic coating | |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro | Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 | Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 2150 MHz Kryo | Octa-core 2000 MHz ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 |
Quad-core Kryo |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 530 | Adreno 430 | Adreno 530 |
| Memory | ||
| 4GB (LPDDR4)/128GB 4GB/32GB |
3GB (LPDDR4)/128GB 3GB/32GB 3GB/64GB |
6GB (LPDDR4)/64GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| not expandable | ||
| OS | ||
| Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat) | Android (8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow) | Android (6.0 Marshmallow) |
Battery
| Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3450 mAh, Li - Ion | 3450 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charging | ||
| USB Power Delivery | OnePlus Dash Charge | |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 12.3 MP (Laser and PDAF) Aperture size: F2.0 Sensor size: 1/2.3" Pixel size: 1.55 μm | 12.3 MP (Laser autofocus) Aperture size: F2.0 Sensor size: 1/2.3" Pixel size: 1.55 μm | 16 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F2.0 Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
| Flash | ||
| Dual LED | Dual LED | LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (120 fps), 720p (240 fps) Video calling, Video sharing |
4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p, 720p (240 fps) Video calling | 4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (60 fps), 720p (120 fps) Video calling |
| Front | ||
| 8 MP Video capture: 1080p | 8 MP | 8 MP Video capture: 1080p |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| WLAN | ||
| b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 802.11 b, g, n, ac | a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac | a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac |
| USB | ||
| Type-C, USB 3.0 | Type-C | Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| M4/T4 | ||
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou |
| Other | ||
| NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) Bands | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 29, 30 | 30 |
| 4G (TDD) Bands | ||
| 41 | 41 | |
| 3G Bands | ||
| 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 | 6, 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE-A Cat 11 (600/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, UMTS | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA |
| Dual SIM | ||
| Yes | ||
| SIM type | ||
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| HD Voice | ||
| Yes | ||
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: Feb 12, 2017 FCC ID value: NM8G-2PW2100 | Date approved: Sep 28, 2015 FCC ID value: QISH1511 | |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 0.89 W/kg Measured in: 1900 MHz Body: 0.56 W/kg Measured in: 1900 MHz Simultaneous Transmission: 1.15 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.56 W/kg |
Head: 1.49 W/kg Body: 0.81 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.56 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.44 W/kg |
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Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2016 | Sep 29, 2015 | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Prices (MSRP) | ||
| $869 | $649 | $399 |
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