Nokia G50 (64GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia G50 vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/4/2022 1:44 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X Nokia G50 (64GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.82"
IPS

720x1560

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) Compare Nokia G50 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? Nokia G50 (64GB)

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12 Advantages Nokia G50 (64GB)	vs	10 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.82"14% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
220 grams (7.7 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)32% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels108% Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+402 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls

34 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (48GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	G50 (64GB)	Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Other model names	Nokia G50 5G TA-1358, TA-1390, TA-1370, TA-1367, TA-1361	Google Pixel 3a XL G020B
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
Brand	Nokia	Google
Release date	10/13/2021, Announced: 9/22/2021	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.68 x 173.83 millimeters (3.06 x 6.84 in)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight	220 grams (7.7 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	6.82" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	450nits[typ]	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
System version	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 (SM4350) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 460 (Hexa-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 619 (650MHz)	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
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	Europa, China: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 VoLTE Europa, China: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) Latin America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) USA: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 66) TD-LTE (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	Europa, China: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78) Latin America: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 28, 38, 41, 66, 78) USA: SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 7, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Europa, China: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 VoLTE Europa, China: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) Latin America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) USA: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 2MP depth	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia G50 (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	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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: Midnight Sun, Ocean Blue	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia G50 (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.15W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)