This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Google Pixel 3a and Google Pixel 3a XL smartphones.
The Google Pixel 3a features a more compact 5.6-inch display and 3,000mAh battery.
Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 3a XL features a larger 6-inch display and 3,700mAh battery.
| Specs | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 3a XL |
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| Picture & Ratings |
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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 | 6.0-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1080 x 2160 Pixels, 402 ppi) with Dragontrail Glass, 18:9 Aspect Ratio |
| Size | 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm | 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 147 g | 167 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Just Black, Clearly White and Purple-ish | Just Black, Clearly White and Purple-ish |
| Our pick: |
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Google Pixel 3a The Google Pixel 3a is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 360 Gold @ 2.0GHz & 6x Kryo 360 Silver @ 1.7GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 360 Gold @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 360 Silver @ 1.7GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 615 | Adreno 616 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable performance specs. |
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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, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) Dual LED Flash 4K Video Recording & Night Sight |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the listed specifications, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. Actual camera quality may still differ due to image processing and real-world performance. |
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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-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou and QZSS | A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou and QZSS |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 3700 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 9V/2A Charging |
9V/2A Charging |
| Our pick: |
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Google Pixel 3a XL
The Google Pixel 3a XL 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 479.00 Official Price No official price in the Philippines yet. |
| Release Date | May 8, 2019 | April 8, 2019 |
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