Fall Showdown: iPhone XS Vs. Pixel 3 XL Quick-Compare

iPhone X (L), 6.1-inch LCD, and 6.5-inch OLED.

A fall showdown is set for the next monster flagship phones from two American tech giants.

On one side, we have the Pixel 3 XL apparently just landing at the FCC. On the other side, we have the 6.5-inch iPhone with the “XS” branding* scheme.

Google’s Pixel phones have become the standard bearer for the best stock Android experience, while Apple focuses on bigger edge-to-edge designs.

So, it’s time for a (preliminary) side-by-side.

‘iPhone XS’ via 9-to-5-Mac

6.5-inch iPhone:

• Notch (front): integrates Face ID camera
• Display: 6.5-inch diagonal edge-to-edge, 2,688-by-1,242 pixel resolution
• Processor: next-gen A12
• OS: iOS 12
• Frame: stainless steel
• Camera: rear dual 12MP
• Battery: extra-large battery (possibly 3,300 to 3,400 mAh)
• Wireless charging: yes
• ID: Face ID
• Color: space gray, silver, gold
• Miscellaneous:  iPad-style landscape mode
• Price: $999 (speculative)

Pixel 3 XL:

• Notch (front): dual camera lenses (better selfies)
• Display: 6.7? 6.2?**
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
• OS: Android 9 Pie
• Frame: glass back
• Camera: rear single lens 12MP
• Battery: similar to Pixel 2 XL
• Wireless charging: yes
• ID: rear fingerprint sensor
• Color: white, black
• Miscellaneous: top speaker may fit within notch
• Price: $849 (speculative)

Pixel 3 XL render.

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*Apple traditionally has branded interim devices with the “s” moniker.

**Pixel 3 XL: I was told by Russia-based Rozetked that 3 XL’s display is 6.2 inches. That said, Ukrainian YouTuber posted a video, courtesy of Android Police, running the Antutu app showing the 6.7-inch display.