Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)

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

5/12/2019 9:05 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) Compare Motorola Moto Z 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? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)

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!

10 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	vs	12 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)58% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1440x2560 pixels58% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+534 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+(back) 13MP5% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+18W20% 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.
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
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (53GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

AMOLED / OLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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Model	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Other model names	AT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03, Motorola Sheridan	Google Pixel 3a XL G020B
Country or region available	(Latin America), USA, Italy, Japan, Mexico	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
Brand	Motorola	Google
Release date	9/1/2016	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 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	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-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 530 510Mhz	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
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	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, UMTS, 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
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	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/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
USB	USB 2.0 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	4.1 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	15W 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	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Gold, Rose gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)