Google Pixel 3a XL
#1076
OnePlus 6
#1296Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3a XL
OnePlus 6
Performance
74.283.5
Camera
93.495.6
Display
78.381.6
Battery
27.026.1
Build
71.780.0
Connectivity
72.972.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.460.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3a XL features a plastic build with a glass front, while the OnePlus 6 has a more premium glass back and aluminum frame, making it slightly heavier.
- The Pixel's 6.0-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the OnePlus 6 has a slightly larger 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, both at 60Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 670, whereas the OnePlus utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 845, providing better processing capabilities.
- The Pixel's rear camera is 12.2 MP with OIS, while the OnePlus 6 features a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP primary sensor and 20 MP secondary sensor, both with OIS.
- Battery capacity is 3700 mAh for the Pixel compared to 3300 mAh for the OnePlus, with the Pixel supporting 18W charging and the OnePlus 20W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs on a more recent version of Android, offering a cleaner experience, while the OnePlus uses OxygenOS, which is also well-regarded for its performance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3a XL
OnePlus 6
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2018, May 17
Announced
2019, May 07
2018, May 16
Description
Versions: G020C, G020G, G020F
For Europe, Asia, North America, China
Display
Size
6"
6.28"
Type
OLED
Optic AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 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 SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 615
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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
16 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS20 MP (16 MP effective), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
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
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
20W 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)
155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
167 g
177 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
Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White, Amber Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 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 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
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 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass