Google Pixel 3 is the top-ranked single-lens Android on DxOMark

21 December 2018
DxO rates the Pixel as the best phone without a tele camera, matching the iPhone XR.

Sort by:

As expected XR fame is deliberately short lived!

    • ?
    • Anonymous
    • XNU
    • 21 Dec 2018

    Anonymous, 21 Dec 2018Worst audio, beta software of the box. And poor quality scr... morePixel 2 xl screen was made by LG and Pixel 3 XL was made by Samsung.

      • ?
      • Anonymous
      • LQX
      • 21 Dec 2018

      Shui8, 21 Dec 2018Funny thing is, Mi Mix 3 score higher than Pixel 3 in photo... moreMix3 earns more points of zoom.
      It has if I am not wrong higher AF score too.

        Basically the camera on the Pixel 3 is overhyped. While it is good, it is nowhere near the best. It does have good dynamic range, but it does blur details a little. Also there is no reason to justify the single sensor camera in 2018, at this price point. Plus the Pixels don't have much else going for them, apart from the camera.
        Pixel, stop charging a premium for nothing.

          • ?
          • Anonymous
          • 6P7
          • 21 Dec 2018

          The shitty dxomark. Google and Huawei are at no1 spot in camera, Google is best, and Huawei also

            • P
            • Professional
            • S3u
            • 21 Dec 2018

            Shui8, 21 Dec 2018I havent checked on Mi Mix 3, but Mi 8 quality? Great but s... moreI think you didn't had any Mi 8 in your hands?!Both camera's(rear and front) are top notch!

              • S
              • Shui8
              • KZ8
              • 21 Dec 2018

              Professional, 21 Dec 2018Yes it is.I saw the pictures of the Mix 3 and Mi 8 in real ... moreI havent checked on Mi Mix 3, but Mi 8 quality? Great but still not top notch quality as others big score branded phone.

                • P
                • Professional
                • S3u
                • 21 Dec 2018

                Shui8, 21 Dec 2018Funny thing is, Mi Mix 3 score higher than Pixel 3 in photo... moreYes it is.I saw the pictures of the Mix 3 and Mi 8 in real life,and they are amazing!

                  Overhyped painting science. I will take RAW everyday. Who the f wants oilpainting instead of photo?

                    • ?
                    • Anonymous
                    • 0rY
                    • 21 Dec 2018

                    Whackcar, 21 Dec 2018Makes sense. The Pixel 2 & 3 use the exact same sensor ... moreI don't get why not manufacturer is making a phone any longer with real big camera on the back. They just copy each other now a day.

                      • T
                      • Tt
                      • XNp
                      • 21 Dec 2018

                      Shui8, 21 Dec 2018Funny thing is, Mi Mix 3 score higher than Pixel 3 in photo... moreDatz wht definitely the scores suggest bro

                        • Moj
                        • a3p
                        • 21 Dec 2018

                        Anonymous, 21 Dec 2018Also when you look at the crop of the 2x zoom jpg, then you... morei checked all images and nothing you mention made any scene!
                        also pixel 3's HDR was way better than even Xs one and slightly better or on par with P20 pro(really couldn't decide which one between pixel and P20 pro was better)
                        so the 103 really suits PIXEL 3!

                          • S
                          • Shui8
                          • KZ8
                          • 21 Dec 2018

                          Funny thing is, Mi Mix 3 score higher than Pixel 3 in photos department. For real? Is Mi Mix 3 really that good?

                            • A
                            • Anonymous
                            • 615
                            • 21 Dec 2018

                            I do not know why do give iPhone so high point for iPhone. I use iPhone 5s and I test iPhone X's max and X's and Dr so bad software I do not know where they get that number... And I still think iPhone 5s are the best camera but now it slow like snail in iOS 12.... Big hope for next iPhone more stable is and cheaper phone

                              • ?
                              • Anonymous
                              • StU
                              • 21 Dec 2018

                              Worst audio, beta software of the box. And poor quality screens, particularly on xl.

                                • M
                                • Mark
                                • tRr
                                • 21 Dec 2018

                                So there is special category for pixel, coz its pixel.

                                  • C
                                  • Clark
                                  • uvF
                                  • 21 Dec 2018

                                  Anonymous, 21 Dec 2018Dxomark are idiots. I don't know why Gsmarena pays them att... moreGSMArena don't pays attention to DXOMark. This is just tech news which they have publish.
                                  They always do their own full camera test. If you want more then visit AnandTech, their review is limited but mind-blowing.

                                    • ?
                                    • Anonymous
                                    • pHk
                                    • 21 Dec 2018

                                    Agree about the photo rating, strongly disagree about video. Anyone who's given the Pixel 3 a try can easily attest that the video quality is extremely underwhelming, probably the worst out of all 2018 flagships. If you're someone who just shoots photos you'll be happy with the Pixel 3, but if you also shoot videos regularly you'll be severely disappointed. That frustrating and unbalanced camera performance bothered me enough to go for another phone in the end.

                                      • ?
                                      • Anonymous
                                      • pQr
                                      • 21 Dec 2018

                                      Also when you look at the crop of the 2x zoom jpg, then you see how bad it looks and it's very obvious. Even if Pixel 3 had 1.5x lossless zoom, it wouldn't look that bad. As I said I have measured that Pixel 3 lossless zoom is only equivalent to ≈ 1.1x lossless zoom in terms of the details.

                                        • ?
                                        • Anonymous
                                        • pQr
                                        • 21 Dec 2018

                                        Dxomark are idiots. I don't know why Gsmarena pays them attention. As you can see the Pixel 3 super resolution zoom is nearly not better than Pixel 2 digital zoom. There is mainly just a little bit more contrast, so when you edit the Pixel 2 digital zoom jpg, there is nearly no difference in details. I have measured that Pixel 3 super resolution zoom is approximately equivalent to 1.1x lossless zoom in good light conditions. It's ridiculous how such a small lossless zoom can deveive so many people. Every year Dxomark compares Pixels digital zoom with Apple's and Samsung's dual camera phones. Only this year they don't want to show how much worse the Pixel 3 is.