Google Pixel XL vs Motorola Moto Z3: Specs, Price, Performance
Product Comparison
Compare key features and specifications side by side
Brand/Manufacture
Motorola
Model
Google Pixel XL
Motorola Moto Z3
Code Name
G-2PW2100 / G-2PW2200 / G-2PW4100 / G-2PW4200
XT1929‑15, XT1929‑17
Announcement Date
04 October 2016. Released 20 October 2016
August 2018
Official Release
—
August 2018
Official Availability
Discontinued
Available.
Release Country
United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, India
United States
Screen Size
5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.2% screen-to-body ratio),
6.01 inches, 93.2 cm2 (~77.9% screen-to-body ratio),
Resolution & Pixel Density
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio, ~534 ppi density
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio, ~402 ppi density
Brightness/Color Depth
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Panel Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Extra Feature
Corning Gorilla Glass 4, N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, No
Dimensions (Size)
154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
156.5 x 76.5 x 6.8 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 in)
Physical Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)
156 g (5.50 oz)
Body Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame (6000 series)
Color Variant
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Ceramic Black
RAM & ROM Variant
32GB, 128GB
64GB, 128GB
Processor Variant
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Core Chipset (CPU)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Graphics Power (GPU)
Adreno 530
Adreno 540
Operating System (OS)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Front Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Features/Modes
N/A
No
Rear/Main Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF, and 12 MP B/W
Telephoto Lens
No
No
Ultrawide Lens
No
No
3D ToF Sensor or LiDAR Scanner
N/A
No
Video Capabilities
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Features/Modes
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Battery Capacity
3450 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion (non-removable)
Li-Ion (non-removable)
Charging Methods
18W wired, PD
15W wired
Reverse Charging Support
No
No
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM-Support
Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.0
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector
NFC Supported
Yes
Yes
Headphone Jack Supported
Yes
No
FM Radio Supported
No
FM radio
Infrared Supported
No
No
Speakers
Yes
Yes
Dedicated Features
N/A
Moto Mods snap-on accessories
Durability (Water & Dust)
Water-repellent coating
Splash and dust resistant
