Google Pixel 3
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Excellent photo quality
- Very compact
- Pure Android
- Quality stereo speakers
- Wireless charging
- Good display
What to consider
- Weak battery
- Software support ended
- Little RAM
- No 5G
- No memory card slot
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 5.5"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2160
- Display type
- P-OLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 440 nits (typical)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display
- Screen size
- 5.5"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2160
- Display type
- P-OLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 440 nits (typical)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
- Processor
- Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
- GPU
- Adreno 630
- RAM
- 4GB
- AnTuTu score
- 285044 (v7)
Camera
- Main camera
- 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 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)
Battery
- Capacity
- 2915 mAh
- Charging speed
- 18W wired, PD2.0
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Battery life
- Up to 9 hours of web browsing
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
- Bluetooth
- 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.1
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm
- Weight
- 148 g
- Materials
- Glass front (GG5), glass back (GG5), aluminum frame
- Water resistance
- IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 98,2 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the screen. The body shows light signs of wear. Battery 80-90%.
Acceptable (C)
from 86 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Google Pixel 3.
Battery swelling
CriticalAging of the lithium-ion battery and heat.
Camera focus error
ModerateHardware failure of the OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation).
USB-C port wear
ModerateDirt in the port or physical wear.
Screen flicker
MinorController error of the P-OLED panel.
Repairs and Parts4/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
The battery is heavily glued and can only be accessed by removing the screen or back panel.
Screen Replacement
Replacing the screen requires disassembling almost the entire phone.
Charging Port Repair
The USB-C port is on the motherboard, requiring soldering or module replacement.
Spare parts are still available, but finding original panels is becoming more difficult.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9000 liters
E-Waste Avoided
148 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Budget user
A person who needs an inexpensive but reliable smartphone for basic needs.
- Very low price
- Good build quality
- Easy to use
Hobbyist photographer
A user who values good image quality but doesn't want to carry a large device.
- Legendary HDR+ camera
- Small and light
- Google Photos integration
Second phone seeker
Needs a compact device for work or as a backup phone.
- Compact size
- eSIM support
- Stereo speakers for calls
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
FinlandYour country
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. VoLTE support depends on operator settings for older devices.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The Pixel 4 offers a smoother 90Hz display and better performance, but the Pixel 3 is lighter and has a reliable physical fingerprint sensor.
| Feature | Pixel 3 | Pixel 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 60Hz P-OLED | 90Hz P-OLED |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint | Face unlock |
| Camera | Single lens | Dual camera |
The iPhone XS offers better app support and video quality in 2026, but many still find the Pixel 3's HDR+ photos more natural.
| Feature | Pixel 3 | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | iOS 17/18 |
| Front Camera | Dual (wide + ultrawide) | Single |
| Weight | 148g | 177g |
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