Google Pixel 3a XL
#1076
LG G Flex2
#2137Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3a XL
LG G Flex2
Performance
74.262.2
Camera
93.483.9
Display
78.384.7
Battery
27.024.2
Build
71.786.1
Connectivity
72.966.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.451.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3a XL features a more modern build with a glass front and a plastic back, while the LG G Flex2 has a curved design with Gorilla Glass 3.
- The Pixel's 6.0-inch OLED display offers a higher resolution than the G Flex2's 5.5-inch P-OLED screen, although both have similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 3a XL is powered by a Snapdragon 670 chipset with 4GB of RAM, compared to the G Flex2's older Snapdragon 810 with 2GB or 3GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking on the Pixel.
- The Pixel's camera is rated at 12.2 MP with superior software processing, while the G Flex2 has a 13 MP camera but with less advanced software capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pixel at 3700 mAh versus 3000 mAh in the G Flex2, providing longer usage.
- Lastly, the Pixel runs a more recent version of Android, offering a better software experience overall.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3a XL
LG G Flex2
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2015
Announced
2019, May 07
2015
Description
Versions: G020C, G020G, G020F
Versions:LG H955 (EMEA), LG LS996 (Sprint), LG H950 (AT&T), LG US995 (U.S. Cellular)
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
OLED
Curved P-OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 615
Adreno 430
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.4, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
149.1 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm (5.87 x 2.96 x 0.37 in)
Weight
167 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Platinum Silver, Flamenco Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.10 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Micro-SIM
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 42.2/21.1 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 MbpsLTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps - US995 (U.S. Cellular)
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
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 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass