Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C) vs Apple iPhone 4 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a XL vs Apple iPhone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 9:09 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 4:44 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 4 X Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Apple iPhone 4 (32GB) Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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31 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	vs	3 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+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)13% Thinner	vs	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x960 pixels
+402 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	330 PPI
+6"71% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 12.2MP143% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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
+1/2.55" inches25% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)56% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (720x480)
+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 HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 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
+3700 mAh161% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1420 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
+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/n [wifi4]
+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
167 grams (5.85 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)22% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
OLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid

20 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
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Model	Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 3a XL G020C (Unlocked)	iPhone 4
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	Apple
Release date	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019	6/1/2010
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)	58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Display type	OLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	640x960 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	330 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 4 (32GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 12	iOS 7.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
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 1GHz 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 4 (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR
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 4 (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	7.2/5.76 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, 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, HSUPA
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 4 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.75µm pixel
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 (G020C)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (720x480)
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 4 (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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, iTunes
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 4 (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/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
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 4 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	1420 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	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
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, White • Videocalling over Wi-Fi only • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.33W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)