Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) vs Google Pixel 3a (G020G)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 vs Google Pixel 3a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 8:30 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:31 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a X Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Google Pixel 3a (G020G) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
OLED

1080x2220

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a (G020G)

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11 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	vs	12 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1440x2560 pixels54% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+565 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+(back) 20.1MP65% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+1/2.4" inches6% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (27GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)85% More internal storage for applications and files
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)2% Lighter
5.2"	vs	+5.6"8% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices

8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)

AMOLED / OLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Pixel 3a (G020G)
Other model names	AT&T Microsoft Lumia 950 RM-1105, Microsoft Talkman	Google Pixel 3a G020G (Unlocked)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Microsoft	Google
Release date	11/20/2015	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	441 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
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
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	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	EMEA: LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) USA: LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Triple LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.4" 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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
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
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	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
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 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	18 hours	feature not registered
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
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 • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.15W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered