This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Google Pixel 3 XL and Nokia C21 smartphones.
The Google Pixel 3 XL features a 6.3-inch display, 2,915mAh battery, 18W charging rate and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Nokia C21 features a slightly larger 6.5-inch display, 3,000mAh battery, 10W charging rate and Unisoc SC9863A chipset.
| Specs | Google Pixel 3 XL | Nokia C21 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.3-inch QHD+ OLED Display (1440 x 2960 Pixels 523 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 18.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 2.5D Arc Edges, Rounded Corners and Notch | 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels, 269 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio and notch |
| Size | 158 x 76.6 x 7.9 mm | 169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 184 g | 195 g |
| Build | Glass with Aluminum Frame | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IPX8 Dust and Water Resistance | |
| Colors | Just Black, Clearly White and Not Pink | Grey and Blue |
| Our pick: |
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Google Pixel 3 XL The Google Pixel 3 XL has a sharper display. It also has better build materials and is lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Kyro 385 Gold @ 2.5GHz & 4x Kryo 385 Silver @ 1.6GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.2GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB | 32GB |
| Expansion | None | 256GB via microSD |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 (Go Edition) |
| Our pick: |
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Google Pixel 3 XL
The Google Pixel 3 XL has better performance and a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 12.2 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture) Phase Detection Autofocus Dual LED Flash OIS, EIS and HDR+ |
8 Megapixels (Autofocus) LED Flash |
| Front Camera |
Dual Camera: 8 + 8 Megapixels (f/1.8 + 2.2 Apertures) - Wide Angle |
5 Megapixels with LED Flash |
| Our pick: |
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Google Pixel 3 XL
Based on the specs, Google Pixel 3 XL has better camera stabilization with OIS and a higher-resolution 12.2MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS with A-GPS |
| Our pick: |
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Google Pixel 3 XL
The Google Pixel 3 XL has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | Front Firing Stereo Speakers | None |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Sensors |
Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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Google Pixel 3 XL
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, a gyroscope, and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 2915 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 3000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W Fast Charging and Wireless Charging | 10W Charging Rate |
| Our pick: |
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Nokia C21
The Nokia C21 has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | USD 899.00 Official Price / No official price in the Philippines yet. | ₱5,490.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | October 9, 2018 | April 6, 2022 |
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