OnePlus 5T (128GB) vs Google Pixel 3a (G020F)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 5T vs Google Pixel 3a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 8:25 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:31 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a X OnePlus 5T (128GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Google Pixel 3a (G020F) Compare OnePlus 5T 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? OnePlus 5T (128GB)

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16 Advantages OnePlus 5T (128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (115GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+6.01"7% Larger screen	vs	5.6"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP195% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+20W11% 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.	vs	18W
+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
162 grams (5.67 ounces)	vs	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)10% Lighter
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 10	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Pixel 3a (G020F)
Other model names	OnePlus 5T (8GB RAM), One Plus 5T A5010	Google Pixel 3a G020F
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
Brand	OnePlus	Google
Release date	11/16/2017	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 156.1 millimeters (2.95 x 6.15 in)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Display type	Optic AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.01" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (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 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
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) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	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 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP wide f/1.71/2.8"27mm1.0µmAFPDAF	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	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	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/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
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	20mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
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, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	20W (5V/4A) 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
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: Slate Gray • 2.5D glass screen • Screen protector pre-applied • Oxygen OS 4.7 • Dirac HD sound • Dash Charge • Sony IMX 398 back camera • Sony IMX 371 front camera	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 5T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)