Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB) vs Sharp Aquos S3 mini

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8a vs Sharp Aquos S3 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 6:52 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:28 PM

Compare Sharp Aquos S3 mini X Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sharp Aquos S3 mini Compare Google Pixel 8a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x2040

16
MP

20.2mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

26 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	vs	5 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 mini
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+1080x2400 pixels18% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2040 pixels
+431 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	420 PPI
+6.1"11% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+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
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4492 mAh49% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3020 mAh
+18W80% 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	10W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)35% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 20.2MP58% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

23 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
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Model	Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Aquos S3 mini
Other model names	Google Pixel 8a GKV4X	Sharp Aquos S3 mini 6GB RAM + 64GB FS8018
Country or region available	Canada, USA	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Google	Sharp
Release date	5/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024	3/1/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)	73 x 142.7 millimeters (2.87 x 5.62 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Display type	OLED	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	431 PPI	420 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	2000nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
System version	Android 14	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 16	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10) Geekbench: 4384 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	20.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5184x3888 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	2µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4492 mAh	3020 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe • Google Cast	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)	feature not registered