Google Pixel 3a
#1110
Meizu X8
#4243Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3a
Meizu X8
Performance
74.276.0
Camera
93.419.1
Display
78.358.9
Battery
24.225.8
Build
71.70.2
Connectivity
72.959.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.135.2
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3a features a glass front and plastic back with a weight of 147g, while the Meizu X8 has a plastic build and is slightly heavier at 160g.
- The Pixel 3a has a smaller 5.6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, compared to the 6.2-inch IPS LCD of the X8, which has the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 3a is powered by the Snapdragon 670, while the X8 uses the Snapdragon 710, offering slightly better performance.
- The Pixel 3a excels in photography with a 12.2 MP rear camera featuring OIS and 4K video recording, whereas the X8 has a 12 MP rear camera without OIS and only supports 1080p video.
- The Pixel 3a has a 3000mAh battery, while the X8's battery capacity is slightly higher at 3210mAh, but lacks fast charging.
- Both devices run Android, with the Pixel 3a offering a more up-to-date experience on Android 9.0, while the X8 runs on Android 8.0 with Flyme UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3a
Meizu X8
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2018
Announced
2019, May 07
2018
Description
Versions: G020A, G020E, G020B
N/A
Display
Size
5.6"
6.2"
Type
OLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 615
Adreno 616
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3210 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3210 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
N/A
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)
151.2 x 74.6 x 7.8 mm (5.95 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
Weight
147 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Black, Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat15 800/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass