Google Pixel 3 XL
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CPU: Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
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RAM: 4 GB
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Storage: 64/128 GB
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Display: P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
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Camera: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF
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OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
Introduction
Google Pixel 3 XL is a flagship smartphone from Google, created waves in the tech world. After its release Known for its outstanding camera capabilities. Sleek design and seamless integration with Google’s ecosystem. This device has garnered a dedicated following of fans. In Bangladesh, like many other countries, the Google Pixel 3 XL was met with enthusiasm by tech enthusiasts and photography enthusiasts. In this blog, we will explore the phone’s price in Bangladesh. And whether it still offers good value in the smartphone market.
Understanding the Google Pixel 3 XL
Released in October 2018, the smartphone came with several notable features that set it apart from the competition. Some of its key features include:
- Camera excellence: The Pixel 3 XL was celebrated for its single-lens 12.2-megapixel rear camera and dual 8-megapixel front-facing cameras. Google’s computational photography magic makes it one of the best camera phones of its era.
- Stock Android Experience: The device offers a clean, bloatware-free version of Android with timely updates directly from Google.
- Powerful Performance: Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and 4GB of RAM, it provides fast performance for daily tasks.
- Gorgeous display: Pixel 3 XL has a 6.3-inch OLED display with vibrant colors and deep blacks.
- Front-Firing Stereo Speakers: Users enjoyed rich audio output from the stereo front-firing speakers.
- Active Edge Squeeze Feature: This feature lets you activate Google Assistant by squeezing the side of the phone.
- One-day access to Android updates: Pixel devices were known for getting the latest Android updates as soon as they were released.
Price in Bangladesh
The price of Google Pixel 3 XL has evolved since its initial release in Bangladesh. When it first hit the market, the price was relatively high due to its premium features and it was an imported device. But, over time, the price of Pixel 3 XL has gradually decreased with the launch of new Google Pixel models. As per my latest knowledge update in September 2021, the phone was available between Rs 45,000 and Rs 55,000 for a new, unlocked unit, depending on storage capacity and condition.
Is it still worth the investment?
Now, let’s address the pressing question: Is the Google Pixel 3 XL still worth the investment in Bangladesh in 2023? Here are some factors to consider:
- Camera Quality: The Pixel 3 XL’s camera capabilities are still impressive and competitive even by today’s standards. If photography is a priority for you, this phone can still deliver great results.
- Software updates: Google typically supports its Pixel devices with software updates for three years. While the Pixel 3 XL may not receive the latest Android versions. It should still receive security updates, making it a safe choice.
- Stock Android Experience: If you prefer a pure Android experience without bloatware, the Pixel 3 XL delivers.
- Price: As mentioned, the Pixel 3 XL has come down in price. Making it a more affordable option for those looking for a premium Android experience.
- Consider the alternatives: While the Pixel 3 XL is a solid choice. You may also want to explore new mid-range and flagship smartphones released in 2023 to see if they offer better value for your specific needs.
Conclusion
The Google Pixel 3 XL, with its exceptional camera, stock Android experience and attractive price in Bangladesh. Could still be an excellent choice for users who value these aspects in a smartphone. But, before making a buy, must to consider your specific requirements and explore other options available in the market. Ultimately, whether the Google Pixel 3 XL is worth the investment depends on your personal preference and budget.
Specs
General
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Model | Pixel 3 XL |
| Announced | 23 October, 2024 |
| Released | 23 December, 2024 |
| Status | Available |
| Price | 23000 |
Design
| Type <strong>Design Type</strong> called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. | Bar |
| Dimensions | 158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 184 g (6.49 oz) |
| Protection |
Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Colors |
Nano-SIM card & eSIM- IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 2G Network |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network | 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) |
| SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
Display
| Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 100.3 cm2 (~82.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio |
| Pixel Density <strong>Pixel Density (PPI)</strong> is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 523 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Multitouch |
| Display Protection <strong>Display Protection => </strong> Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Corning Gorilla Glass 5- Always-on display- 100% DCI-P3 coverage- HDR |
Media
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Camera
| Primary <strong>Camera</strong> is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Camera Features |
Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Flash <strong>Flash Light => </strong> There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | Dual-LED flash |
| Secondary | 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF |
Software
| Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Facebook <strong>Facebook</strong> is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues. The site is available in 37 different languages. | |
| Youtube <strong>Youtube</strong> is a popular free video-sharing website, Youtube is the largest video sharing site in the world, Millions of users around the world have created accounts on the site that allow them to upload videos that anyone can watch. |
Hardware
| Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
| CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Adreno 630 |
| RAM (Memory) <strong>RAM</strong> (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 4 GB |
| Internal Storage <strong>Internal Storage</strong> is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 64/128 GB |
| Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | No |
| Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. |
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared <strong>Infrared</strong> connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | |
| Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| USB | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0) |
| GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
| HDMI <strong>HDMI</strong> (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant source device to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. |
Data
| GPRS <strong>GPRS</strong> (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| EDGE <strong>EDGE</strong> (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps |
Messaging
| SMS <strong>SMS</strong> (Short Messaging Service) is a text messaging service component of phone, Web, or mobile communication systems. It uses standardized communications protocols to allow mobile phone devices to exchange short text messages over the networks. | Yes |
| MMS <strong>MMS</strong> (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content (audio clips, video clips and images) to and from mobile phones over wireless networks using the WAP protocol. |
Battery
| Battery Type <strong>Battery Type => </strong> Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity <strong>Battery Capacity</strong> is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 3430 mAh battery |
