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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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12.4
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
OLED
OLED
1080x2160
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
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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 |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Model | Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Pixel 3a XL (G020D) |
Other model names | Google Nexus 5X, LG H790, LG Bullhead | Google Pixel 3a XL G020D |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() USA, Mexico | ![]() Japan |
Brand | LG | |
Release date | 10/20/2015 | 5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019 |
Depth | 7.9 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) |
Weight | 136 grams (4.76 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | OLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Dragontrail Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
System version | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm) |
CPU | Hexa-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 controller | Qualcomm Adreno 418 | 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 | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
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 | 300/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 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 network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.4 megapixels | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4056x3046 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/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
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.264, H.263, DivX | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2700 mAh | 3700 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 20 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 420 hours (17.5 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
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, 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 registered | 1.2W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.96W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body) |