This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Google Pixel 3a and Google Pixel 3 smartphones.
The Google Pixel 3a features a slightly larger 5.6-inch display, 3,000mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 3 features a 5.5-inch display, 2,915mAh battery, 18W charging rate and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset.
| Specs | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 3 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.6-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1080 x 2220 Pixels 441 ppi) with 18.5:9 Aspect Ratio | 5.5-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1080 x 2240 Pixels, 443 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 18:9 Aspect Ratio, 2.5D Arc Edges and Rounded Corners |
| Size | 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm | 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 147 g | 148 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate | Glass with Aluminum Frame |
| Durability | IPX8 Dust and Water Resistance | |
| Colors | Just Black, Clearly White and Purple-ish | Just Black, Clearly White and Not Pink |
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Google Pixel 3 The Google Pixel 3 has better build materials and is more durable, while the Google Pixel 3a is slightly lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 360 Gold @ 2.0GHz & 6x Kryo 360 Silver @ 1.7GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Kyro 385 Gold @ 2.5GHz & 4x Kryo 385 Silver @ 1.6GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 615 | Adreno 630 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB/128GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
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Google Pixel 3
The Google Pixel 3 has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 12.2 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) Dual LED Flash 4K Video Recording & Night Sight |
12.2 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture) Phase Detection Autofocus Dual LED Flash OIS, EIS and HDR+ |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
Dual Camera: 8 + 8 Megapixels (f/1.8 + f/2.2 Apertures) - Wide Angle |
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Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 3 has an edge in camera hardware with better camera stabilization. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou and QZSS | A-GPS |
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Google Pixel 3
The Google Pixel 3 supports eSIM. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers | Front Firing Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Google Pixel 3
Based on the specs, it has a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 2915 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 9V/2A Charging | 18W Fast Charging and Wireless Charging |
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Google Pixel 3a
The Google Pixel 3a has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | USD 399.00 Official Price / No official price in the Philippines yet. | USD 799.00 Official Price No official price in the Philippines yet. |
| Release Date | May 8, 2019 | October 8, 2018 |
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