Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) vs Google Pixel 4a (G025J)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Google Pixel 4a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/8/2021 9:23 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Google Pixel 4a X Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Google Pixel 4a (G025J) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.81"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4a (G025J)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	vs	26 Advantages Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)177% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+444 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+5.81"21% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12.2MP53% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)53% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+3140 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Pixel 4a (G025J)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305 (4G LTE)	Google Pixel 4a G025J, HTC Sunfish
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore	USA
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	10/1/2012	8/20/2020, Announced: 8/3/2020
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)	69.4 x 144 millimeters (2.73 x 5.67 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	5.81" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	444 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 4.4 KitKat	Android 13
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 268714 (v8) Geekbench: 6426 (v4.4), 1626 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 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	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/1800/2600	LTE Cat12/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	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 only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 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
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	3140 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	feature not registered
Standby	510 hours (21.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework	• Colors: Just Black, Barely Blue • Google Pay • Google Cast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body)	feature not registered