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Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) vs Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a XL vs Huawei P Smart (2021) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P Smart (2021) X Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) 16Points
6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B) Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Pixel 3a XL (G020B)} 16 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) vs P Smart 2021 (L21B)} 12 Advantages Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)13%
Thinner
vs9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+402 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+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]
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
64GB (50GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
6"vs+6.67"11%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3700 mAhvs+5000 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+22.5W25%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4
eMMC 5.1
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
ModelPixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 3a XL G020BHuawei P Smart 2021 (PPA-L21B, Peppa-L21B, LX1) Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)IndiaSingapore
(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
(United Kingdom)Russia
(United Kingdom), Russia
BrandGoogleHuawei
Release date5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/20199/28/2020
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)76.88 x 165.65 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresAlways-On DisplayNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredEMUI 10.1

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710A (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 615ARM Mali-G51 MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8)
Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 169253 (v8)
Geekbench: 1334 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps400/50 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 Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital 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@120fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
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 (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
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 (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 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/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered38 hours (1.6 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
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: Midnight Black, Crush Green, Blush Gold
• Protective film included
• Protective cover included

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)feature not registered
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