Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 4
Short Description
Google Pixel 3
Screen size: 5.5" / Resolution: 1080 x 2160 px / Main camera: 12.2 MP / Front camera: 8MP & 8MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 2915 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Google Pixel 4
Screen size: 5.7" / Resolution: 1080 x 2220 px / Main camera: 16 MP & 12.2 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 6GB / Battery power: 2800 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Key Differences
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
How is Google Pixel 3 better than Google Pixel 4?
Bigger battery capacity: 2915 mAh vs 2800 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 4 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 1.77 GHz vs 1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.78 GHz
More megapixels front camera: 8MP & 8MP vs 8MP
Lighter: 148 g (5.22 ounces) vs 162 g (5.71 ounces)
Narrower: 68.2 mm (2.69 inches) vs 68.8 mm (2.71 inches)
Shorter: 145.6 mm (5.73 inches) vs 147.1 mm (5.79 inches)
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
How is Google Pixel 4 better than Google Pixel 3?
More RAM memory capacity in max option: 6GB vs 4GB
AnTuTu score is about 32% higher
Has a larger display diagonal: 5.7" vs 5.5"
Better display resolution: 1080 x 2220 px vs 1080 x 2160 px
The phone is 1 year newer
Size Comparison
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
Height
145.6 mm
(5.73 inches)
Width
68.2 mm
(2.69 inches)
Thickness
7.9 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
5.5"
Weight
148 g
(5.22 ounces)
5.5"
5.7"
Height
147.1 mm
(5.79 inches)
Width
68.8 mm
(2.71 inches)
Thickness
8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)
Screen size
5.7"
Weight
162 g
(5.71 ounces)
Height
145.6 mm
(5.73 inches)
Width
68.2 mm
(2.69 inches)
Thickness
7.9 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
5.5"
Weight
148 g
(5.22 ounces)
Height
147.1 mm
(5.79 inches)
Width
68.8 mm
(2.71 inches)
Thickness
8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)
Screen size
5.7"
Weight
162 g
(5.71 ounces)
3D comparison
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
Expert Score
Score 4.4
Score 4.0
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
Score 4.4
Score 4.0
TechRadar
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
Tech Advisor
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
PCMag
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
Smartprix
Google Pixel 3
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Google Pixel 3
428,453
Google Pixel 4
565,573 +32%
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Google Pixel 3
124,365
Google Pixel 4
178,561 +43.58%
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Google Pixel 3
129,769
Google Pixel 4
153,977 +18.65%
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Google Pixel 3
75,447
Google Pixel 4
86,156 +14.19%
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Google Pixel 3
98,872
Google Pixel 4
146,879 +48.55%
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
Google Pixel 3
1,647
Google Pixel 4
3,045 +84.88%
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
Google Pixel 3
1,600
Google Pixel 4
3,023 +88.94%
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
Google Pixel 3
445
Google Pixel 4
868 +95.06%
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
Google Pixel 3
1,713
Google Pixel 4
2,222 +29.71%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
Google Pixel 3
459
Google Pixel 4
667 +45.32%
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
PCMark Work 3.0 performance benchmark
Google Pixel 3
8,832
Google Pixel 4
10,640 +20.47%
Measures a device's ability to handle everyday work tasks, such as web browsing, document editing, and video conferencing, focusing on CPU, GPU, memory, and storage performance.
PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark (minutes)
Google Pixel 3
343
Google Pixel 4
361 +5.25%
Measures a device's battery life by simulating typical work tasks, such as web browsing, video playback, and document editing, to assess how long the battery lasts under normal usage conditions.
Battery Performance
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
Battery Life
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Technical Specifications
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Specs
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
Design
Weight
148 g (5.22 ounces)
162 g (5.71 ounces)
Thickness
7.9 mm (0.31 inches)
8.2 mm (0.32 inches)
Width
68.2 mm (2.69 inches)
68.8 mm (2.71 inches)
Height
145.6 mm (5.73 inches)
147.1 mm (5.79 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
1.5 m
Volume
78.45 cm³
82.99 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Display
Screen size
5.5"
5.7"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
443 ppi
444 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2160 px
1080 x 2220 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
90Hz
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 5
Gorilla Glass 5
Supports HDR10
✔
✔
Always-On Display
✔
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 128GB
64GB, 128GB
RAM
4GB
6GB
Android version
Android 9 Pie
Android 10
CPU speed
4 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 1.77 GHz
1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.78 GHz
GPU clock speed
710 MHz
257 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
1866 MHz
2133 MHz
Semiconductor size
10 nm
7 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
✔
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
29.9 GB/s
31.79 GB/s
OpenCL version
2
2
L2 cache
1.5 MB
-
EMMC version
5.1
-
DDR memory version
4
4
Maximum memory amount
8GB
16GB
L3 cache
2 MB
-
GPU execution units
-
2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
9W
10W
Front-end width
3
-
Release date
2018
2019
Has NX bit
✔
✔
L1 cache
256 KB
-
Memory channels
4
4
GPU turbo
710 MHz
585 MHz
Supported displays
-
2
Bits executed at a time
128
-
VFP version
4
-
Number of transistors
-
6700 million
Cameras
Main camera
12.2 MP
16 MP & 12.2 MP
Front camera
8MP & 8MP
8MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 30 fps
2160 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.8
f/2.4 & f/1.7
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
✔
Has a BSI sensor
-
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
-
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
-
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
-
✔
Optical zoom
0x
2x
Number of flash LEDs
2
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
-
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
-
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
-
f/2.0
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera
✔
✔
Sensor size
-
5.76 x 4.29 mm
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm
-
Shoots 360° panorama
✔
✔
Operating system
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Has dark mode
-
✔
Has focus modes
-
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Supports split screen
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
More languages supported
125
125
Battery
Battery power
2915 mAh
2800 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
18W
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Number of microphones
2
2
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
1024 MBits/s
1200 MBits/s
Upload speed
75 MBits/s
150 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
3.1
3.1
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
-
Bluetooth version
5
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an infrared sensor
-
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Has motion tracking
-
✔
Uses 3D facial recognition
-
✔
Is DLNA-certified
✔
✔
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