Google Pixel 3a XL
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Google Pixel 4a
#1961Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3a XL
Google Pixel 4a
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.662.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3a XL features a larger 6.0-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Pixel 4a has a slightly smaller 5.81-inch OLED display with HDR support and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 4a is equipped with the more advanced Snapdragon 730G chipset, offering better processing power compared to the Snapdragon 670 in the 3a XL.
- Both devices have a 12.2 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the 4a benefits from a wider aperture of f/1.7 and gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- The Pixel 3a XL has a larger 3700 mAh battery, while the 4a has a smaller 3140 mAh battery.
- Both models run on Android, with the 3a XL starting at Android 9.0 and upgradable to Android 12, whereas the 4a ships with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 13.
- Build quality is comparable, with the 3a XL using Asahi Dragontrail glass and the 4a featuring Gorilla Glass 3, but the 4a is lighter at 143g compared to the 167g of the 3a XL.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3a XL
Google Pixel 4a
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2020, August 03
Announced
2019, May 07
2020, August 03
Description
Versions: G020C, G020G, G020F
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a 5G
Display
Size
6"
5.81"
Type
OLED
OLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 615
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB 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/1.7, 27mm (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), 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
3140 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3140 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in)
Weight
167 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Just Black, Barely Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
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