Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Google Pixel 3

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Pixel 11 Pro compared with Pixel 3
GooglePixel 11 ProGooglePixel 3
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026October 2018
Display
Screen size6.3″5.5″
Resolution2856 × 1280 (better)2160 × 1080
Sharpness497 pixels per inch (better)439 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness3,600 nits–
Display typeSuper Actua display; LTPO OLEDFlexible OLED; 18:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density495 ppi443 ppi
Always-on display–Always-on display; Now Playing
Brightness detailUp to 2,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,600 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with anti-scratch shieldCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresSmooth Display (1–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours); HiLight colour-coded notification lights on the back100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 16.77 million colours; HDR support with UHDA certification
Performance
ChipTensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Memory12 GB – 16 GB (better)4 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (better)64 GB, 128 GB
CPU–64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.5 GHz + 1.6 GHz; Titan M security module
GPU–Adreno 630
AI engine–Pixel Visual Core
Storage typeZoned UFS on the 512 GB and 1 TB models4 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.1 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera50 MP (better)12.2 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MPNone
Telephoto camera48 MPNone
Optical zoom5× (better)None
Front camera42 MP (better)8 MP
Main camera50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3″ sensor, optical image stabilisationDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.8; 1.4 μm pixels; 76° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation; spectral and flicker sensor
Ultra wide camera48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.51″ sensor–
Telephoto camera48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 23° field of view, 1/1.95″ sensor, optical image stabilisation–
Front camera42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of viewTwo 8 MP cameras; normal f/1.8 with 75° field of view and phase-detection autofocus; wide-angle f/2.2 with 97° field of view and fixed focus
ZoomPro Zoom up to 120×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×–
Video recording8K at 24/30 fps (with Video Boost); 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Night Sight Video; Super Zoom Video up to 20×; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9Rear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fps according to Google's historical specification
Front video4K at 30/60 fps1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps
Camera featuresPro controls, High-Res 50 MP photos and portraits, Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Instant Night Sight, Astrophotography, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Auto Best Take; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensorTop Shot; HDR+; Super Res Zoom; Group Selfie; Photobooth; Portrait; Playground; Motion Auto Focus; Night Sight was announced for delivery after launch
Battery and charging
Battery4,850 mAh (better)2,915 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 W (better)Up to 18 W
Wireless chargingUp to 25 WYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail30+ hours; minimum capacity 4,707 mAh–
Wired chargingUp to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 WUSB-PD 2.0; supplied 18 W adaptor; maker claims up to seven hours of mixed use from 15 minutes of charging, with always-on display off; actual results vary
Wireless chargingPixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 WQi-certified charger compatibility; maker's hardware sheet does not publish a maximum wattage
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GM45KLTE Cat 16 download up to 1 Gbps and upload up to 75 Mbps; five-carrier aggregation; 4x4 MIMO; LAA; 256-QAM downlink and 64-QAM uplink; operator dependent; no 5G
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only)One nano-SIM and eSIM in selected markets; operator dependent
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMODual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.0 + LE; LDAC, aptX and aptX HD
Ultra WidebandUltra-wideband chip–
NFCYesNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese models
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; supplied adaptor for a 3.5 mm headphone connection
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC); Thread networkingGPS, GLONASS and Galileo; BeiDou outside the US and Puerto Rico
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight204 g148 g (better)
Thickness8.4 mm7.9 mm (better)
Height × width152.7 × 71.9 mm145.6 × 68.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished aluminium frame, matte on Obsidian (100% recycled aluminium)Aluminium frame with hybrid coating; soft-touch glass back; Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursCanyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte)Just Black, Clearly White and Not Pink
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button and volume controls; Active Edge squeeze gesture
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529–
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Android Sensor Hub; advanced x-axis haptics
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioDual front-firing speakers
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17Android 9 Pie
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)No longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was three years
AI featuresGemini Intelligence, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistGoogle Assistant with Active Edge; Digital Wellbeing and Flip to Shhh; Call Screen initially supported English in the US
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection–
In the boxPixel 11 Pro, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool18 W USB-C power adaptor and 3.5 mm headphone adaptor confirmed in Google's hardware specification

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