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Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) vs Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a XL vs Google Pixel 5a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 5a 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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18Points Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M) Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X
6.34"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4680
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)

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Pixel 3a XL (G020A)} 3 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) vs Pixel 5a (G4S1M)} 18 Advantages Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)106%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+415 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"vs+6.34"6%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP131%
Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 12vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3700 mAhvs+4680 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
OLED
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
ModelPixel 3a XL (G020A)Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 3a XL G020A (Verizon Wireless)Google Pixel 5a 5G G4S1M (Japan)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/20198/26/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)73.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.88 x 6.15 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Display typeOLEDOLED
Screen size6" inches6.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI415 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresAlways-On DisplayHDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 615Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8)
Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 291303 (v8)
Geekbench: 1337 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2119°
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@120fps1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
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, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh4680 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish• Colors: Mostly Black
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.19W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)1.13W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)0.47W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
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