Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) vs Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6"
OLED
OLED
1080x2160
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
800x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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28 Advantages 
7 Advantages | 19 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| Ambient light sensor |
| +12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| Model | Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) |
| Other model names | Google Pixel 3a XL G020B | Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000B, Galaxy Note 1 N7100 |
| Country or region available |     (Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019 | 10/28/2011 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in) | 82.95 x 146.85 millimeters (3.27 x 5.78 in) |
| Weight | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) | 178 grams (6.23 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| Display type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6" inches | 5.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) | 800x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 285 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm) | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 615 | ARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz |
| 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) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (28GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 600/75 Mbps | 21/5.76 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
| 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 | Not supported |
| 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+ |
| 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) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.6 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm (lens) | 28mm (lens) |
| 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 | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | Not supported |
| Camera extras | 1080p@120fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | VGA (640x480) |
| 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) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
| 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.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro-B USB MHL |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 3.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3700 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 13.5 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 820 hours (34.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish | • Colors: Black, White, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Panorama shot • S Pen stylus • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 32GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.18W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body) | 0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) | 0.34W/kg (head) |