This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Google Pixel 3a XL and Google Pixel 4 XL smartphones.
The Google Pixel 3a XL features a 6-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 4 XL features a slightly larger 6.3-inch display, 2x optical zoom, 18W charging rate, IP68 dust & water resistance and dual-camera setup.
| Specs | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 4 XL |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.0-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1080 x 2160 Pixels 402 ppi) with Dragontrail Glass, 18:9 Aspect Ratio | 6.3-inch QHD+ OLED Display (1800 x 3200 Pixels, 537 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 19:9 Aspect Ratio & 90Hz Refresh Rate |
| Size | 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 193 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate | Glass Front & Back with Metal Frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistant | |
| Colors | Just Black, Clearly White and Purple-ish | Just Black, Clearly White, & Oh So Strange |
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Google Pixel 4 XL The Google Pixel 4 XL has a larger and sharper display. It also has better build materials and is more durable, while the Google Pixel 3a XL is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 360 Gold @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 360 Silver @ 1.7GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Kryo 485 @ 2.84GHz , 3x Kryo 485 @ 2.42GHz & 4x Kryo 485 @ 1.78GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 640 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB or 128GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 |
| Our pick: |
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Google Pixel 4 XL
The Google Pixel 4 XL has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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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 |
Dual Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.7 Aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) 16MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 2x Optical Zoom) -Dual LED Flash -4K Video Recording & Night Sight |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
Dual Cameras: 8MP Main Camera (f/2.0 Aperture) 3D TOF |
| Our pick: |
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Google Pixel 4 XL
Google Pixel 4 XL has the advantage for zoom photography with longer 2x optical zoom and 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, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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Google Pixel 4 XL
The Google Pixel 4 XL 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 | Stereo Loudspeakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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Google Pixel 3a XL
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack and a fingerprint sensor. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3700 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 3700 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
9V/2A Charging |
18W Fast Charging with Wireless Charging |
| Our pick: |
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Google Pixel 4 XL
The Google Pixel 4 XL has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | USD 479.00 Official Price / No official price in the Philippines yet. | USD 899.00 Official Price No official price in the Philippines yet. |
| Release Date | April 8, 2019 | October 15, 2019 |
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