Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a XL vs Samsung Galaxy A12 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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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
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22 Advantages 
7 Advantages | 22 Common items in both devices |
| 4GB LPDDR4X |
| 64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (48GB available) |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| +15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| Model | Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) |
| Other model names | Google Pixel 3a XL G020D | Galaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  Japan |         (Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Kenya, Senegal |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019 | 12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in) | 75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) |
| Weight | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) | 205 grams (7.18 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 (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| Display type | OLED | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6" inches | 6.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 270 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Dragontrail Glass | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Always-On Display | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) |
| 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 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 615 | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| 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 Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 8000x6000 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/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm lens | 26mm 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 | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@120fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| 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/2.2 (aperture) |
| 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 (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 15W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| 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, White, Blue, Red |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.2W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.96W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body) | 0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body) |