OnePlus 3T (128GB) vs Google Pixel 3a (G020E)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 3T vs Google Pixel 3a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 7:42 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:31 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a X OnePlus 3T (128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Google Pixel 3a (G020E) Compare OnePlus 3T 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 (G020E)

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9 Advantages OnePlus 3T (128GB)	vs	13 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (114GB available)128% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+(back) 16MP31% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
158 grams (5.53 ounces)	vs	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)7% Lighter
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels16% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.6"2% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Pixel 3a (G020E)
Other model names	OnePlus Three, OnePlus 3T Dual-Sim	Google Pixel 3a G020E (Verizon Wireless)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, China, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong	USA
Brand	OnePlus	Google
Release date	11/22/2016	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 152.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.01 in)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)
Weight	158 grams (5.53 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
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
Display type	Optic AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	441 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
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz 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	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	North America model: CDMA2000 EV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 Europe/Asia model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China model: CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 North America model: LTE (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,8,12,17,30) Europe/Asia model: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) China model: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
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.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
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) + MIMO 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V 4A	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
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: Gunmetal • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • OxygenOS 3.5 • LED notification (RGB) • Rear camera: Sony IMX298 sensor • Front camera: Samsung 3P8SP sensor • Slow motion 720p@120fps • Dash charge • Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min • Dirac HD Sound • Miracast • WiFi dual-band	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 3T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.69W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)