Google Pixel 3a (G020H) vs Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)

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

5/12/2019 8:31 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:31 PM

Compare Huawei Nova 3e X Google Pixel 3a (G020H) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
OLED

1080x2220

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) Compare Google Pixel 3a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a (G020H)

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15 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	vs	9 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+441 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	435 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
147 grams (5.15 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)1% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)11% Thinner
1080x2220 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
5.6"	vs	+5.8"4% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP47% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 3a (G020H)	Nova 3e (64GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 3a G020H	华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, ANE-TL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne
Country or region available	Japan	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Google	Huawei
Release date	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019	3/19/2018
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Display type	OLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.6" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	435 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 (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 615	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4608x3456 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)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
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 (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 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	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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 • FeliCa	• Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • 2.5D curved glass back • EMUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging 9V/2A • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)	feature not registered