Google Pixel 2 vs Google Pixel 3

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Main
Model
Google Pixel 2
Price
$225.00
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Main
Model
Google Pixel 3
Price
$442.88
Advantages
PLATFORM GPU: Adreno 630
CAMERA Front: Dual: 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF
CAMERA Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
DISPLAY Size: 5.5 inches, 76.7 cm2
DISPLAY Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Po 2915 mAh battery
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launch
Announced
2017, October
Status
Available. Released 2017, October
platform
OS
Android 8.0
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 540
camera
Rear
12.2 MP, f/1.8, OIS, phase detection & laser autofocus, dual-LED flash
Front
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, 1080p
Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
Features
1/2.6" sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
display
Size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Technology
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 - Always-on display - 95% DCI-P3 coverage
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAh battery
Charging
—
body
Dimensions
145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz, 0.32 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Build
—
Miscellaneous
Colors
Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)
features
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser
HTML5
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
No
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2018, October
Status
Available. Released 2018, November
platform
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
camera
Rear
Single: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4Âµm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front
Dual: 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
display
Size
5.5 inches, 76.7 cm2
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
Technology
P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 - Always-on display - 100% DCI-P3 coverage - HDR
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 2915 mAh battery
Charging
Fast charging 18W
body
Dimensions
145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm (5.73 x 2.69 x 0.31 in)
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz, 0.33 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Build
Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Miscellaneous
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)
features
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML5 - Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W - QI wireless charging - MP4/H.265 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player - Photo/video editor - Document editor
Java
—
sound
3.5mm jack
No
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 42(3500), 46, 66(1700/2100), 71(600)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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Summary

The Google Pixel 3 has more powerful GPU Adreno 540 thanks to which the user will be able to play more number of new games.

The Pixel 3 front camera specs are better than that of the Pixel 2: (0 megapixels and 1.8 aperture versus 8 megapixels and 2.4 aperture). If you like to shoot selfies then it is an important advantage for you. The Google Pixel 3 captures videos with a better resolution: [v_quality_name2] vs 4K UHD .

The Google Pixel 3 has 4K UHD (1080 x 2160 pixels) display resolution with 439 ppi pixel density which is better than the Pixel 2 2K HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) display resolution with 440 ppi pixel density. It makes this model a better choice for playing games. The Pixel 2 cell phone weight 143g which is 5g less than the weight of the Pixel 3.

The Google Pixel 3 has a better battery life as it is equipped with 2915mah battery which is 215mah bigger compared to the Pixel 2 cell. It means that this phone will work longer without charging.

The Google Pixel 3 has 6 advantages and the Pixel 2 only 1 so the Pixel 3 will become the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon.