Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) vs Nokia 6 (2018)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a XL vs Nokia 6 (2018) 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 Nokia 6 (2018) X Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Nokia 6 (2018) Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
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!

13 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	vs	6 Advantages Nokia 6 (2018)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6"9% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+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)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+(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
+3700 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP31% Higher resolution main camera
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

31 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

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

eMMC 5.1

60Hz

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
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Model	Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Other model names	Google Pixel 3a XL G020B	Nokia 6 第二代 TA-1054, Nokia 6.1, HMD Plate 2
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Google	Nokia
Release date	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019	4/1/2018, Announced: 1/5/2018
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)	75.8 x 148.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.86 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Display type	OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 615	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 90435 (v7) Geekbench: 4225 (v4.4) GFXBench: 6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)	2 slots (Dual-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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	507 hours (21.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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/copper, White/iron, Blue/gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)	Nokia 6 (2018)
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