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Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) vs Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a XL vs Nokia Lumia 1020 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) 19Points
6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G) Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Pixel 3a XL (G020A)} 19 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) vs Lumia 1020 (4G)} 6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)116%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+64GB (50GB available)56%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)27%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels137%
Higher resolution screen
vs768x1280 pixels
+402 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs332 PPI
+6"33%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3700 mAh85%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+158 grams (5.53 ounces)6%
Lighter
(back) 12.2MPvs+(back) 38.4MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.5" inches70%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices
OLED / AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
ModelPixel 3a XL (G020A)Lumia 1020 (4G)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 3a XL G020A (Verizon Wireless)AT&T Nokia Lumia 1020 RM-877, RM-875, Nokia EOS, Nokia Elvis
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandGoogleNokia
Release date5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/20197/26/2013
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Display typeOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI332 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresAlways-On Displayfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 12Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 615Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8)
Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 RM-875: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-877: 700/850/1700/1900/2100
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, HSPA+, LTE
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)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels38.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels7152x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.5" inches
Pixel size1.4µm 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@120fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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 size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
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/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW
Battery capacity3700 mAh2000 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 registered13.4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
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: Black, White, Yellow
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital Plus
• USB On-the-go
• Nokia EOS
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• BSI sensor of 41MP
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• 4G mobile hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
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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