Google Pixel 3a
#2169
Google Pixel 3a XL
#2172Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3a
Google Pixel 3a XL
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.661.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
12.2 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes