Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) vs Motorola Moto Maxx

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

5/12/2019 9:05 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Maxx X Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Motorola Moto Maxx Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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17 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	vs	8 Advantages Motorola Moto Maxx
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)37% Thinner	vs	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+6"15% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W20% 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.	vs	15W
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels58% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+565 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP69% Higher resolution main camera
3700 mAh	vs	+3900 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
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Model	Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
Other model names	Google Pixel 3a XL G020B	Motorola Moto MAXX XT1225 (Ballistic Nylon), Droid Turbo
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore	Brazil, (Global, International)
Brand	Google	Motorola
Release date	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019	11/5/2014
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)	73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 615	Qualcomm Adreno 420
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 (G020B)	Moto Maxx
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	3900 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	675 hours (28.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish	• Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon • Moto Display • Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Moto Maxx
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