Google Pixel 3a
#1110
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
#1541Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3a
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Performance
74.277.4
Camera
93.467.0
Display
78.383.7
Battery
24.225.2
Build
71.794.1
Connectivity
72.966.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.157.3
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Violet, Blue, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.39 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass