Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C) vs Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)

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

5/12/2019 9:09 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 2:19 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C) 34Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)

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34 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	vs	1 Advantage Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+64GB (50GB available)79% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)50% Thinner	vs	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2160 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+402 PPI144% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+6"71% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 12.2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3700 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1219 mAh
+18W3 times 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	5W
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
167 grams (5.85 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)24% Lighter

16 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 3a XL G020C (Unlocked)	Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	Apple
Release date	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Display type	OLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 3.0
Firmware update	Android 12	iOS 6.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 615	PowerVR SGX535
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 (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (28GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	7.2 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) 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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
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 (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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 (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	1219 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	11.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish	• Colors: Black, White • Audio/video player • Image editor iCloud service • Google Maps • Twitter
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.33W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)