ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 30 vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/25/2021 4:46 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) Compare ZTE Axon 30 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? ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)

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22 Advantages ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	vs	7 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (228GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2460 pixels14% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+6.92"15% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+1/1.73" inches47% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4200 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3700 mAh
+65W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+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
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)13% Lighter
388 PPI	vs	+402 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 11	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage 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
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

22 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

AMOLED / OLED

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Other model names	ZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322)	Google Pixel 3a XL G020B
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
Brand	ZTE	Google
Release date	8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/2021	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 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
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.92" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display DCI-P3 100% 2.5D glass	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
System version	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	MyOS 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (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 650 (670MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 701991 (v9) Geekbench: 3160 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (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
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (228GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	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	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78) America version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 66, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps Sony IMX682 sensor	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (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
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	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, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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 (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not 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
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	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
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Aqua • Triple cooling system	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	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)