Sony Xperia 1 (J8110) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/4/2019 8:57 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X Sony Xperia 1 (J8110) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) Compare Sony Xperia 1 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? Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)

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18 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	vs	6 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (111GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1644x3840 pixels171% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+643 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+6.5"8% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP195% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
178 grams (6.23 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)7% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 11	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
3330 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

28 Common items in both devices

8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)

OLED

60Hz

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

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

(front) 8MP

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 1 (J8110)	Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano	Google Pixel 3a XL G020A (Verizon Wireless)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	USA
Brand	Sony	Google
Release date	5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Display type	OLED	OLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (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 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	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, UMTS, 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	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
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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	4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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	24mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	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, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	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
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3330 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
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: Black, Gray, Purple, White	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.39W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)