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Sony Xperia Z (3G) vs Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z vs Google Pixel 8a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8a X Sony Xperia Z (3G) 06Points
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z X
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)

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!

Xperia Z (3G)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G) vs Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)} 26 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+441 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs431 PPI
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)133%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+8GB LPDDR5X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.1"22%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inchesvs+1/1.73" inches73%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 13MP5 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) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps70 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2330 mAhvs+4492 mAh93%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+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
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
ModelXperia Z (3G)Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony YugaGoogle Pixel 8a GKV4X
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSonyGoogle
Release date2/1/20135/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDOLED
Screen size5" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2000nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806464bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1193525 (v10)
Geekbench: 4384 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR28GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2330 mAh4492 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy14 hoursfeature not registered
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS™ mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Dust and water resistant
• Java framework
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)
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