Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 9:05 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 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? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)

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5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	vs	25 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 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)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)137% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+402 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+6"25% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12.2MP53% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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 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/1.8 (aperture)44% 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 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 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	+3700 mAh76% 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	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Other model names	Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3 L710 (4G LTE), Galaxy S III	Google Pixel 3a XL G020B
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	6/21/2012	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
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)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 12
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (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 225 (400MHz)	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
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
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	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1900	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	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)	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)