Google Pixel 3 XL vs. Nokia 8.1

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Google Pixel 3 XL and Nokia 8.1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Google Pixel 3 XL vs. Nokia 8.1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Pixel 3 XL Nokia 8.1
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 158 mm 154.8 mm Google Pixel 3 XL has greater height than Nokia 8.1.
Width 76.7 mm 75.76 mm Google Pixel 3 XL has greater width than Nokia 8.1.
Depth 7.9 mm 7.97 mm Google Pixel 3 XL is narrower than Google Pixel 3 XL.
Weight 184 g 180 g Nokia 8.1 is lighter than Google Pixel 3 XL.
Body Colour Clearly white | Not pink | Just black Blue/silver | Steel/copper
Body Material Aluminum unibody with hybrid coating Metal frame
Protection Dustproof, water-resistant -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes - Google Pixel 3 XL is waterproof.
IP rating IP68 -
SAR Value 1.35 W/kg (body), 1.35 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.514 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Google Pixel 3 XL Nokia 8.1
Display Type OLED display LCD display
Display Technology Flexible OLED PureDisplay
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.3" 6.18" Google Pixel 3 XL has larger screen size than Nokia 8.1.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2960 x 1440 pixels 2280 x 1080 pixels Google Pixel 3 XL has better screen resolution than Nokia 8.1.
Display Format QHD+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 523 ppi -
Aspect Ratio 18.5:9 18.7:9
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
Contrast Ratio 100000:1 1500:1 Google Pixel 3 XL has better display contrast ratio than Nokia 8.1.
HDR Yes Yes Both phones have HDR.
HDR Technology - HDR10
Display Features Always-on display, 3D Glass, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut Edge-to-Edge screen
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) -
PROCESSOR Google Pixel 3 XL Nokia 8.1
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
Clock Speed 2.5 GHz -
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
64-bit Architecture Yes Yes Both phones have 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 630 -
MEMORY Google Pixel 3 XL Nokia 8.1
RAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB Both phones have the same RAM size.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 64 GB Both phones have the same internal memory capacity.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) - microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB
CAMERA Google Pixel 3 XL Nokia 8.1
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 2
Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Google Pixel 3 XL has better camera resolution than Nokia 8.1.
Sensor Size - 1/2.55"
Lens Aperture F/1.8 -
Field of View (FoV) 76 degree(s) -
Pixel Size 1.4 μm -
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 2.0 Both phones have optical image stabilization.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Special Effects - Bokeh effect
Camera Modes - Pro Camera mode
Light Source - Dual Hi-Cri flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps -
Camera Features (Functions) Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection Carl Zeiss optic, Dual-Sight mode, AI-powered imaging
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) - 13 Megapixel
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) - Depth camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 2 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel 20 Megapixel Nokia 8.1 has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 3 XL.
Lens Type (Front) Wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 -
Field of View (Front) 107 degree(s) -
Focus Adjustment - Focus free
Camera Modes (Front) - Motion Photos
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps -
SECOND FRONT CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) 8 Megapixel -
Lens Aperture (2nd Front) F/1.8 -
Field of View (2nd Front) 75 degree(s) -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Google Pixel 3 XL Nokia 8.1
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3430 mAh 3500 mAh Nokia 8.1 has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 3 XL.
Wireless Charging Yes - Google Pixel 3 XL can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Run Time Details Mixed usage (Always On Display On): up to 26 hrs
Standby (Always On Display On): up to 120 hrs
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CELLULAR Google Pixel 3 XL Nokia 8.1
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie Android 9.0 Pie
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
COMMUNICATIONS Google Pixel 3 XL Nokia 8.1
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 66, Band 71 -
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles LDAC -
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Google Pixel 3 XL Nokia 8.1
Supported Digital Audio Standards Apt-X, apt-X HD Apt-X
Sound Enhancements - Nokia OZO surround sound capture
FEATURES Google Pixel 3 XL Nokia 8.1
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, Active Edge v2 Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features MIMO technology, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, Pixel Visual Core, Titan M Security Module Fast Charging, Smart Amplifier technology, Google Lens
OTHERS Google Pixel 3 XL Nokia 8.1
Included Accessories SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C headphones, USB-C 18W charging plug, USB-C to USB-C cable Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) -
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