Sony Xperia V (LT25i) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)

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

5/12/2019 9:05 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X Sony Xperia V (LT25i) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) Compare Sony Xperia V 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)

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!

7 Advantages Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	vs	23 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+(back) 13MP5% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)116% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)30% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen
342 PPI	vs	+402 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6"40% Larger screen
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/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 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
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	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh111% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia V (LT25i)	Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Other model names	Sony Xperia V LT25, Sony LT25i, Sony Tsubasa	Google Pixel 3a XL G020B
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
Brand	Sony	Google
Release date	11/26/2012	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Display type	TFT LCD	OLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	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	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	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	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
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	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	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 Cat3 800/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,20)	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+, 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
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 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/2.4 (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
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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)	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
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA800	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Reality Display • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • Wi-Fi dual-band • Wi-Fi Direct Java framework	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.86W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)