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LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)

Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 5X vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) 06Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12.4
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) Compare LG Nexus 5X X
6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)} 6 Advantages LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) vs Pixel 3a XL (G020D)} 14 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+424 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs402 PPI
+(back) 12.4MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)41%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6"15%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2700 mAhvs+3700 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
ModelNexus 5X (H790 16GB)Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Other model namesGoogle Nexus 5X, LG H790, LG BullheadGoogle Pixel 3a XL G020D
Country or region availableUSAMexico
USA, Mexico
Japan
Japan
BrandLGGoogle
Release date10/20/20155/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)72.6 x 147 millimeters (2.86 x 5.79 in)76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Dragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAlways-On Display

🤖 Operating System

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz 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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 418Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8)
Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25,26,29)LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Back camera (main camera)12.4 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4056x3046 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120fps

📸 Front camera

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivXMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh3700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy20 hoursfeature not registered
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Light blue
• Oleophobic coating
• Fingerprint sensor
• Sony IMX377 sensor camera
• Laser autofocus camera
• 1.55µm pixel size
• Fast charging: up to 3h40min of use in 10min
• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
• FeliCa

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.2W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.96W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)
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