Google Pixel 3a
#2169
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
#2258Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3a
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.948.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.661.4
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3a features a plastic build with a glass front, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has a more premium glass and aluminum construction.
- The Pixel 3a's 5.6-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, whereas the Mi 9 SE's 5.97-inch Super AMOLED display has a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and supports HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 3a is powered by the Snapdragon 670 chipset, while the Mi 9 SE utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 712, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Pixel 3a is a single 12.2 MP sensor with OIS, known for its exceptional image quality, while the Mi 9 SE boasts a triple-camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor but lacks OIS.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Pixel 3a at 3000 mAh and the Mi 9 SE at 3070 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- Software-wise, both devices run Android 9.0 but the Pixel 3a offers a more streamlined experience with stock Android, while the Mi 9 SE runs MIUI, which includes additional features and customization options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3a
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2019
Announced
2019, May 07
2019, February 20
Description
Versions: G020A, G020E, G020B
N/A
Display
Size
5.6"
5.97"
Type
OLED
Super AMOLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 615
Adreno 616
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera
8 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired
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)
147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.81 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
147 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Violet, Blue, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
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, LTE
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, DLNA
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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No