Google Pixel 3a XL
#1076
Motorola Moto Z Force
#2638Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3a XL
Motorola Moto Z Force
Performance
74.267.1
Camera
93.491.6
Display
78.381.8
Battery
27.026.6
Build
71.70.2
Connectivity
72.965.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.447.4
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3a XL features a 6.0-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Motorola Moto Z Force has a smaller 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 3a XL is powered by a Snapdragon 670 chipset, whereas the Moto Z Force uses the older Snapdragon 820.
- The Pixel's camera offers a 12.2 MP rear sensor with OIS, delivering excellent photo quality, while the Moto Z Force boasts a 21 MP rear camera, also with OIS, providing higher resolution images.
- The Pixel 3a XL has a slightly larger 3700 mAh battery compared to the Moto Z Force's 3500 mAh, and it runs a more recent version of Android, starting from Android 9.0, while the Moto Z Force originally launched with Android 6.0.
- The Pixel 3a XL includes a headphone jack and stereo speakers, features absent in the Moto Z Force.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3a XL
Motorola Moto Z Force
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2016
Announced
2019, May 07
2016
Description
Versions: G020C, G020G, G020F
Also known as Motorola Moto Z Force Droid for USA
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
OLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~535 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Shatterproof
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 615
Adreno 530
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB 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
21 MP, f/1.8, 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
LED flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
15W wired
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)
155.9 x 75.8 x 7 mm (6.14 x 2.98 x 0.28 in)
Weight
167 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Black/Gray, Black/Rose Gold, Black/Gold, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass