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Motorola Moto G20 SE vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G20 SE 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 Motorola Moto G20 SE 12Points
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) Compare Motorola Moto G20 SE 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)

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!

Moto G20 SE} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto G20 SE vs Pixel 3a XL (G020D)} 18 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
+128GB (108GB available)116%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (50GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.5"8%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3700 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
200 grams (7 ounces)vs+167 grams (5.85 ounces)20%
Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)11%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels103%
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+402 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 11vs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
10Wvs+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.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X
eMMC 5.1
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G20 SEGoogle Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
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ModelMoto G20 SEPixel 3a XL (G020D)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G20 Special Edition (XT2128)Google Pixel 3a XL G020D
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
Japan
Japan
BrandMotorolaGoogle
Release date10/1/20215/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.73 x 165.22 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight200 grams (7 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G20 SEGoogle Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedAlways-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Moto G20 SEGoogle Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
System versionAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G20 SEGoogle Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Chipset64bit: Unisoc Tiger T700 (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP2 (850MHz)Qualcomm 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

Moto G20 SEGoogle Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G20 SEGoogle 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 / Upload150/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, 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

Moto G20 SEGoogle Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.485°1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.480°1.75µm
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Moto G20 SEGoogle Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G20 SEGoogle Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G20 SEGoogle 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)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G20 SEGoogle Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G20 SEGoogle Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3700 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G20 SEGoogle 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: Blue, Green
• Case included
• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
• FeliCa

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G20 SEGoogle 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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