Apple iPhone XR (128GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone XR vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 9:09 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:13 AM

Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X Apple iPhone XR (128GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

828x1792

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2942
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C) Compare Apple iPhone XR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages Apple iPhone XR (128GB)	vs	14 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
+128GB (116GB available)132% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+6.1"2% Larger screen	vs	6"
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
194 grams (6.79 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)16% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner
828x1792 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels57% Higher resolution screen
324 PPI	vs	+402 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 12.2MP2% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2942 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

33 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone XR (128GB)	Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Other model names	iPhone XR A1984, A2105, A2106, A2107, A2108	Google Pixel 3a XL G020C (Unlocked)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Google
Release date	10/26/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 150.9 millimeters (2.98 x 5.94 in)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	828x1792 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating screen	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
System version	iOS 12	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 18	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-Core)	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 341196 (v7), 422465 (v8) Geekbench: 11437 (v4.4), 2690 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (116GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2942 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, Black, White, Yellow, Red, Coral • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Face ID • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.13W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	1.33W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered