Huawei P20 (L09) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 9:01 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X Huawei P20 (L09) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) Compare Huawei P20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 (L09)

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!

15 Advantages Huawei P20 (L09)	vs	9 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+128GB (115GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2244 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+429 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+22.5W25% 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	18W
+USB 3.1 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
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.8"	vs	+6"3% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

16 million

Dual-LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

f/1.8 (aperture)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P20 (L09)	Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Other model names	Huawei P20 EML-L09, Huawei P20 EML-L09C, Huawei Emily	Google Pixel 3a XL G020A (Verizon Wireless)
Country or region available	Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Israel, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Huawei	Google
Release date	4/1/2018	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	429 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
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	600/50 Mbps	600/75 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
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, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
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: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple • EMUI 8.1 • Leica optics (camera) • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.39W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)