Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) vs Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a XL vs Google Pixel XL 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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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.3
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3450
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
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12 Advantages 
10 Advantages | 28 Common items in both devices |
| 4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4 |
| OLED / AMOLED |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Dual-LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| +21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| Model | Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Pixel XL (32GB) |
| Other model names | Google Pixel 3a XL G020D | Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin |
| Country or region available |  Japan |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | ||
| Release date | 5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019 | 10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in) | 75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in) |
| Weight | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| Display type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) | 1440x2560 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 534 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Always-On Display | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 10 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 615 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 600/75 Mbps | 650/75 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| 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 (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | 12.3 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4048x3036 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 | 28mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.55µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | 1080p@120fps | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| 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/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| 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.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 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 | 4.2 + 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 (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3700 mAh | 3450 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 32 hours (1.3 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | 552 hours (23 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| 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 • FeliCa | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.2W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body) | 0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.96W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body) | 0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body) |