Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a XL vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 9:33 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus X Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB) Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

24.1mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)

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15 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3700 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + 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	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+411 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP72% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24.1MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices

64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

eMMC 5.1

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
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Model	Pixel 3a XL (G020D)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 3a XL G020D	Galaxy A6 Plus 2018 SM-A605F Single-sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	Japan	Algeria, Tunisia
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019	5/22/2018
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)	75.7 x 160.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.31 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x2220 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 615	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
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 (G020D)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
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	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
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, 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)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9FF
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (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	PDAF: 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	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 A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5664x4248 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
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 A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
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)	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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	3500 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	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 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)	0.36W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)