Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) vs OnePlus Nord (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3 XL vs OnePlus Nord phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2020 9:48 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 8:05 AM

Compare OnePlus Nord X Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
POLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points OnePlus Nord (256GB) Compare Google Pixel 3 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

11 Advantages Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	vs	19 Advantages OnePlus Nord (256GB)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+1440x2960 pixels64% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+522 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (114GB available)	vs	+256GB (223GB available)96% More internal storage for applications and files
P-OLED	vs	+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.3"	vs	+6.44"2% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G TD-LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G TD-LTE) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3430 mAh	vs	+4115 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+30W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.1

184 grams (6.44 ounces)

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Nord (256GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel XL3 G013C, Google Crosshatch	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2003 (256GB + 12GB RAM), OnePlus Z
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	OnePlus
Release date	10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Display type	P-OLED	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	522 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 11
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 258244 (v7), 341814 (v8) Geekbench: 8088 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (223GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/75 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (78)
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3430 mAh	4115 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink	• Colors: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) vs OnePlus Nord (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3 XL vs OnePlus Nord phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate