Google Pixel 3a
#1110
Google Pixel 3a XL
#1076Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3a
Google Pixel 3a XL
Performance
74.274.2
Camera
93.493.4
Display
78.378.3
Battery
24.227.0
Build
71.771.7
Connectivity
72.972.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
63.163.4
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3a features a 5.6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, while the Pixel 3a XL has a larger 6.0-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- Both models are powered by the same Snapdragon 670 chipset and have 4GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance.
- They share a 12.2 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization and can record 4K video, along with an 8 MP front camera.
- The Pixel 3a has a 3000 mAh battery, whereas the Pixel 3a XL is equipped with a larger 3700 mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, and they run on Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 12, offering a consistent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3a
Google Pixel 3a XL
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2019, May 07
Announced
2019, May 07
2019, May 07
Description
Versions: G020A, G020E, G020B
Versions: G020C, G020G, G020F
Display
Size
5.6"
6"
Type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 615
Adreno 615
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm (5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 in)
160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
147 g
167 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer