Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) vs Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Google Pixel XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.3
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3450
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel XL (128GB)
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27 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
BSI sensor |
HDR photo only main camera |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Pixel XL (128GB) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305 (4G LTE) | Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | |
Release date | 10/1/2012 | 10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in) | 75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in) |
Weight | 131 grams (4.59 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 4.8" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 306 PPI | 534 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 2 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
System version | Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 10 |
User Interface | TouchWiz UI | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41 | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 650/75 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 800/1800/2600 | LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE 2500 (41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 12.3 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4048x3036 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.55ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2100 mAh | 3450 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 11 hours | 32 hours (1.3 days) |
Standby | 510 hours (21.3 days) | 552 hours (23 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white โข Smart Stay eye tracking โข S-Voice โข Java framework | โข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue โข Google Assistant โข Daydream View VR โข Live Case |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body) | 0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body) | 0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body) |