OnePlus 6 (128GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 6 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 OnePlus 6 (128GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2280

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) Compare OnePlus 6 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? OnePlus 6 (128GB)

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!

16 Advantages OnePlus 6 (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core22% 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)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+1080x2280 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+6.28"5% Larger screen	vs	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
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% 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
+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
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)6% Lighter
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches2% 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
3300 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

32 Common items in both devices

16 million

402 PPI

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+25 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Other model names	OnePlus 6 A6000, OnePlus 6 A6003, One Plus 6 (8GB RAM)	Google Pixel 3a XL G020B
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
Brand	OnePlus	Google
Release date	5/22/2018	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 155.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.13 in)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Display type	Optic AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.28" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	402 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 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 630	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
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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	1024/150 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 A6000 version (India, Asia, China): LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) A6003 version (Europe, North America): LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (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 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP wide f/1.71/2.8"25mm1.0µmPDAF	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	1/2.6" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm 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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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	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 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3700 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 6 (128GB)	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 Black, Mirror Black, Silk White • 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5 • Screen protector pre-applied • Oxygen OS • Dirac HD sound • Dash Charge • Sony IMX 519 back camera • Sony IMX 371 front camera	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	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)