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Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) vs Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel 3 XL X Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) 03Points
6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X
6.3"
POLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)

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Pixel 3a XL (G020A)} 3 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) vs Pixel 3 XL (64GB)} 14 Advantages Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+3700 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3430 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels83%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+522 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"vs+6.3"5%
Larger screen
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 8MP + 8MP100%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G TD-LTE) 1024 Mbps71%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

35 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)
OLED / P-OLED
60Hz
16 million
(back) 12.2MP
Dual-LED flash
+28 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
ModelPixel 3a XL (G020A)Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 3a XL G020A (Verizon Wireless)Google Pixel XL3 G013C, Google Crosshatch
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/201910/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)76.7 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Display typeOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI522 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresAlways-On DisplayHDR8
Always-On Display
100% DCI-P3

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 615Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8)
Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 258244 (v7), 341814 (v8)
Geekbench: 8088 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (52GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps1024/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixel1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@120fps1080p@120fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh3430 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ishโ€ข Colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.19W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)feature not registered
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