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Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a XL vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) 28Points
Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

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02Points HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)

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Pixel 3a XL (G020A)} 28 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) vs Windows Phone 8S} 2 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (50GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)25%
Thinner		vs10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT Super LCD
+1080x2160 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen		vs480x800 pixels
+402 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs233 PPI
+6"50%
Larger screen		vs4"
+(back) 12.2MP142%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3700 mAh118%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1700 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)48%
Lighter
16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
 
ModelPixel 3a XL (G020A)Windows Phone 8S
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 3a XL G020A (Verizon Wireless)HTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region availableUSA
USA		feature not registered
BrandGoogleHTC
Release date5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/201911/1/2012
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeOLEDTFT Super LCD
Screen size6" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresAlways-On Displayfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 12Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 615Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8)
Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)		feature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1		4GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100		UMTS 900/2100
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		Not supported
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-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@120fpsfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0		Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ishβ€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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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