Google Pixel 3 review: Plans | Pricing | Specs
Google's Pixel 3 family of handsets features Google's vision of what a pure Android should look like in 2018.
5.5 inches
Display size
1080 x 2160px
64GB, 128GB
Internal storage
12.2 MP
Rear camera
2,915 mAh
Battery size
Finder rated as Average vs similar phones
Details
Pros
- Good battery life
- Camera works well
- Powerful for a small phone
- Android Pie onboard with updates to come
Cons
- Memory management issues due to low RAM
- Single lens is less flexible than competing handsets
- Active Edge only works for Google Assistant
Display |
Camera |
Physical dimensions |
Connectivity |
Power, storage and battery |
Device features |
Display size | 5.5 inches |
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Resolution | 1080 x 2160 |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 440 |
Rear camera megapixels | 12.2MP |
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Rear camera aperture size | f/1.8 |
Video recording | 4K |
Front camera megapixels | 8MP + 8MP |
Front camera aperture size | f/2.2 + f/1.8 |
Dimensions | 145.6mm x 68.2mm x 7.9mm |
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Weight | 148g |
NFC | Yes |
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Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Network category speed | Category 16 |
Processor | Snapdragon 845 |
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RAM | 4GB |
Operating system | Android 9 |
Internal storage |
64GB 128GB |
External storage support | Up to N/A |
Battery capacity | 2,915mAh |
Headphone jack | No |
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Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
Water resistance | IP68 |
Wireless charging | Qi |
Launch price (RRP) | $1,199 |
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Launch date | 2018-10 |
- Good battery life
- Camera works well
- Powerful for a small phone
- Android Pie onboard with updates to come
- Memory management issues due to low RAM
- Single lens is less flexible than competing handsets
- Active Edge only works for Google Assistant
- Choice of colours
- Lacks headphone jack
- Notch-free zone
- Fingerprint sensor easier to hit on smaller phone
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- Still a single lens camera
- AI-assisted photography can work well
- Smaller phone body makes it easier to take snapshots
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- Snapdragon 845 provides enough power, but RAM is low
- Memory management is very aggressive for background apps
- Android Pie gives the Pixel 3 optimised performance
- Active Edge isn't all that active
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- Battery life is good for a small handset
- Rapid charging with supplied adaptor
- Wireless charging, and it's even better with Pixel Stand
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- One of the best "small" Android phones you can buy
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- The Google Pixel 3 is available outright through Google's online store starting at $1,199
- Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all offer the Pixel 3 on contract, too
Quick Verdict
Google's smaller phone in the Pixel 3 family is more affordable and a rare example of a small and powerful handset.
The good
The bad
If you want a smaller handset with a lot of power, you have relatively few choices. Google's Pixel 3 is powerful and uncluttered compared to its competition, which makes it a great choice for those who don't like larger phablet-style phones, although it shares many of the same issues as the larger Pixel 3XL.
Design

Camera

Performance

Battery life

Verdict

Pricing and availability
Google has announced its local pricing for the Google Pixel 3. It sells outright in Australia for $1,199 with 64GB of onboard storage or $1,349 for a 128GB model.
The Pixel 3 is also be available on contract through Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.
Back to topSpecifications
Display |
Camera |
Physical dimensions |
Connectivity |
Power, storage and battery |
Device features |
Display size | 5.5 inches |
---|---|
Resolution | 1080 x 2160 |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 440 |
Rear camera megapixels | 12.2MP |
---|---|
Rear camera aperture size | f/1.8 |
Video recording | 4K |
Front camera megapixels | 8MP + 8MP |
Front camera aperture size | f/2.2 + f/1.8 |
Dimensions | 145.6mm x 68.2mm x 7.9mm |
---|---|
Weight | 148g |
NFC | Yes |
---|---|
Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Network category speed | Category 16 |
Processor | Snapdragon 845 |
---|---|
RAM | 4GB |
Operating system | Android 9 |
Internal storage |
64GB 128GB |
External storage support | Up to N/A |
Battery capacity | 2,915mAh |
Headphone jack | No |
---|---|
Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
Water resistance | IP68 |
Wireless charging | Qi |
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