Google Pixel XL vs Sharp Aquos S3

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

Google Pixel XL

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technologyOLED versus LCDPixel XL: OLED · Aquos S3: LCD
WidthAquos S3: 1.5 mm narrowerAquos S3: 74.2 mm · Pixel XL: 75.7 mm
Screen diagonalPixel XL: 0.5 in smaller diagonalPixel XL: 5.5 in · Aquos S3: 6 in
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) / Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)Pixel XL: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) · Aquos S3: Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Rear camera layoutSingle / DualPixel XL: Single · Aquos S3: Dual
DepthAquos S3: 0.5 mm thinnerAquos S3: 8 mm · Pixel XL: 8.5 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

Front

Side

1. Pixel XL
Height
154.7 mm
Width
75.7 mm
Depth
8.5 mm

Weight
168 g
2. Aquos S3
Height
148.2 mm
Width
74.2 mm
Depth
8 mm

Weight
165.4 g

Specifications

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Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	Pixel XL	Aquos S3
Dimensions (HxWxD)	154.7 Х 75.7 Х 8.5 mm	148.2 Х 74.2 Х 8 mm
Weight	168 g	165.4 g
Technology	AMOLED	IGZO IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inch	6" inch
Screen resolution	1440 x 2560 px	1080 x 2160 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32/128 GB 512GB 4GB	64 GB 6 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3450 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3200 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 7.1 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)	Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	Pixel XL	Aquos S3
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	92.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.2%	84.5%
PPI /points per inch/	534 PPI	402 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	Pixel XL	Aquos S3
Rear camera, main	12.3 MP Single	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	12.3 MP f/2.0 1/2.3'' 1.55µm PDAF & laser AF	12 MP f/1.8 1/2.55'' 1.4µm dual pixel PDAF -13 MP 2x optical zoom
Functions	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama	Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	16 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.4 1/3.2'' 1.4µm	16 MP f/2.0

Performance

Performance
Specification	Pixel XL	Aquos S3
Processor CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)	Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 530	Adreno 508
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	145789	89256
GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	1627	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	4060	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScriptLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	7506	Unknown
GeekBench 4 BatteryLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	2141	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	310	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	861	Unknown

General specs

General specs
Specification	Pixel XL	Aquos S3
Release date	2016 October	2018 March
Colors	Quite Black Very Silver Really Blue	Black,Blue Gold
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	380 EUR	400 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 552 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 32 h (3G) Music play - Up to 130 h	Unknown
Body build	Front glass aluminum body partial glass back	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	Pixel XL	Aquos S3
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -4G - 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) 21(1500) 26(850) 28(700) 32(1500) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 17(700) 28(700) 34(2000) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	3.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE aptX	5.0 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.25 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	Pixel XL	Aquos S3
Radio	No	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features
Specification	Pixel XL	Aquos S3
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Fast battery charging - Splash and dust resistant - Versions: Global USA North America	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging 9V/2A (Quick Charge 3.0)