Google Pixel 3a XL
#1076
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
#1404Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3a XL
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
Performance
74.281.5
Camera
93.482.6
Display
78.388.2
Battery
27.021.8
Build
71.774.4
Connectivity
72.962.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.458.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3a XL features a larger 6.0-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Sharp Aquos R2 compact has a 5.2-inch IGZO IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 3a XL is powered by the Snapdragon 670, whereas the Aquos R2 compact utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 845.
- The Pixel's rear camera is 12.2 MP with OIS, while the Aquos R2 compact boasts a higher 22.6 MP rear camera, also with OIS.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the Pixel 3a XL having a 3700 mAh battery compared to the 2500 mAh battery in the Aquos R2 compact.
- Both phones run Android 9.0, but the Pixel offers an upgrade path to Android 12, enhancing its software experience.
- The build quality of the Pixel includes a glass front and plastic back, while the Aquos R2 compact features Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3a XL
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2019
Announced
2019, May 07
2018
Description
Versions: G020C, G020G, G020F
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.2"
Type
OLED
IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~485 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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 (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 615
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 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
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired, PD2.0
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)
131 x 64 x 9.3 mm (5.16 x 2.52 x 0.37 in)
Weight
167 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Smokey Green, Deep White, Pure Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
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 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass