Google Pixel 4a 5G
#802
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
#3136Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Performance
83.561.8
Camera
95.754.5
Display
83.882.8
Battery
27.225.7
Build
71.871.8
Connectivity
87.664.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
69.143.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4a 5G features a more modern build quality with a glass front and plastic back, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 also has a glass front but is slightly bulkier with a plastic frame.
- The Pixel 4a 5G has a larger 6.2-inch OLED display with HDR support, compared to the Note 3's 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display without HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 4a 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset, offering better efficiency and 5G connectivity, while the Note 3 uses the older Snapdragon 800.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 12.2 MP rear camera with OIS, producing superior low-light images compared to the Note 3's 13 MP camera without OIS.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pixel at 3885 mAh versus the Note 3's 3200 mAh, and the Pixel runs a more recent version of Android, providing a better software experience with ongoing updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
General
Release Date
2020, September 30
2013
Announced
2020, September 30
2013, September 04
Description
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a
Versions: N9000 (3G); N9005 (3G/LTE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Note III; Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9002 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6.2"
5.7"
Type
OLED, HDR
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~413 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) - N9005, N9002Exynos 5420 Octa (28 nm) - N9000
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 - N9005, N9002Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) - N9000
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 330 - N9005, N9002Mali-T628 MP6 - N9000
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps (N9005, N9002)/ 1080p (N9000)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3885 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3885 mAh
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.9 x 74 x 8.2 mm (Sub-6) or 8.5 mm (Sub-6 and mmWave)
151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm (5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 in)
Weight
168 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White
Black, White, Pink, Merlot Red, Rose Gold Black, Rose Gold White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture