Google Pixel 3a (G020E) vs LG G3 S (D724)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a vs LG G3 S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/16/2019 3:12 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:31 PM

Compare LG G3 S X Google Pixel 3a (G020E) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
OLED

1080x2220

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points LG G3 S (D724) Compare Google Pixel 3a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a (G020E)

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26 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	vs	5 Advantages LG G3 S (D724)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)154% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+64GB (50GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)26% Thinner	vs	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2220 pixels160% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.6"12% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 12.2MP53% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2460 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
147 grams (5.15 ounces)	vs	+134 grams (4.69 ounces)10% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
Other model names	Google Pixel 3a G020E (Verizon Wireless)	LG G3 D724, LG-D724, LG G3S, LG B2 mini
Country or region available	USA	Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Google	LG
Release date	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019	9/15/2014
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)	69.6 x 137.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.42 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
Display type	OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 615	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2460 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
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: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish	• Colors: Metallic Black, Silk White • HD Voice • Knock Code, QSlide 2.0, QuickMemo+ • Rear-Key • MiraCast • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	LG G3 S (D724)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	0.34W/kg (head), 0.34W/kg (body)