Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro has better RAM than Google Pixel 3 (128GB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro has better resolution of 2856 x 1280 than Google Pixel 3 (128GB) which has resolution of 2160 x 1080. Google Pixel 9 Pro has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 2915 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 12.2 MP |
| Price | Rs. 109999 | Rs. 80000 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro is Rs. 109999. The launch Date of the second phone is October, 2018. The cost of Google Pixel 3 (128GB) is Rs. 80000.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro has larger screen size of 6.3 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 3 (128GB)'s 5.5 inch screen. There is Screen Type in both the phones. Google Pixel 9 Pro has display density of 494 PPI & Google Pixel 3 (128GB) has only 447 PPI display density. Google Pixel 9 Pro has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 3 (128GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 3 (128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Google Pixel 9 Pro has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 3 (128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro's 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 3 (128GB)'s 12.2 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 9 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 42 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 3 (128GB)'s 8 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on v9.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 9 Pro | Pixel 3 128GB |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | No |
| Sim Size | Nano+ Esim | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 13, 2024 | October, 2018 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9 Pro, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72 x 152.8 x 8.5 mm | 68.2 x 145.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 148 g |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO OLED (16M Colors) | Color P-OLED (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1280 x 2856 pixels, 120 Hz | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 18:9 |
| PPI | ~ 494 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Up to 2000 nits (HDR) and up to 3000 nits (peak brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with Dual-band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI) | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) | 12.2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super Res Zoom up to 30x & optical quality at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x | Face detection, Touch to focus, Auto HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/24/240/30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 42 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP + 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14, upgradable to v15 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 630 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
| Video | Yes | MP4, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 2915 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 27W fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 21W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |