Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) vs Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ3 vs Google Pixel 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6"
POLED
POLED
1440x2880
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
POLED
POLED
1080x2160
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2915
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)
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31 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
P-OLED |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
+24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
Model | Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Pixel 3 (128GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia XZ3 4GB RAM H9493, Sony Akatsuki | Google Pixel 3 G013A, HTC Blueline |
Country or region available | (Global, International), USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | |
Release date | 10/5/2018 | 10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018 |
Depth | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73 x 158 millimeters (2.87 x 6.22 in) | 68.2 x 145.6 millimeters (2.69 x 5.73 in) |
Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 148 grams (5.18 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
Display type | P-OLED | P-OLED |
Screen size | 6" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~78.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2880 pixels | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 537 PPI | 439 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 285044 (v7) Geekbench: 8337 (v4.4) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1200/200 Mbps | 1024/75 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE | 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) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 19.2 megapixels | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5056x3792 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 23mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
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, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + 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 | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 2915 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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: Black, Silver, Green, Red • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Power delivery • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min | • Colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | |
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 |