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Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) vs Google Pixel 3a (G020H)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 10 Plus vs Google Pixel 3a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 3a X Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) 09Points
6.5"
IPS

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Google Pixel 3a (G020H) Compare Sony Xperia 10 Plus X
5.6"
OLED

1080x2220

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a (G020H)

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Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) vs Pixel 3a (G020H)} 13 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1080x2520 pixels14%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2220 pixels
+6.5"16%
Larger screen
vs5.6"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (42GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)19%
More internal storage for applications and files
180 grams (6.3 ounces)vs+147 grams (5.15 ounces)22%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
422 PPIvs+441 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/2.55" inches10%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 10vs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls

36 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X
eMMC 5.1
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
ModelXperia 10 Plus (i4213)Pixel 3a (G020H)
Other model namesSony Xperia 10+ Dual-sim I4213 (4GB RAM), Sony MermaidGoogle Pixel 3a G020H
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
Japan
Japan
BrandSonyGoogle
Release date2/27/2019, Announced: 2/25/20195/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 167 millimeters (2.87 x 6.57 in)70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size6.5" inches5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81% (screen-to-body ratio)~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)422 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedAlways-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (SDM636) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509 (430MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 147163 (v8)
Geekbench: 1238 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (42GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps600/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38)
LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Hall effect
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 1.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Navy, Silver, Gold• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
• FeliCa

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.95W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
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