Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) vs Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Google Pixel 6a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4410
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Pixel 6a (GX7AS) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (3G) N9000Q, Galaxy Note III | Pixel 6a GX7AS (AT&T, T-Mobile) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan |
Brand | Samsung | |
Release date | 9/4/2013 | 7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 79.2 x 151.2 millimeters (3.12 x 5.95 in) | 71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 178 grams (6.23 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 6.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 431 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
System version | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 702380 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | 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 only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
USB | MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-2 | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 4410 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 420 hours (17.5 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dual Shot camera • S-Voice • Dropbox 50GB • Java framework | • Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) | Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.29W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body) | 0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body) |