Google Pixel 3 XL vs Google Pixel 3a XL
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Bar | Bar |
| Model | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3a XL |
| Announced | 2018, October | 2019, May |
| Released | 2018, November | 2019, May |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Dimensions | 158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) | 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 184 g (6.49 oz) | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Protection | Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Front glass, plastic body |
| Colors | Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink | White, Purple, Black |
| Network | ||
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 42(3500), 46, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100) |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Yes Nano-SIM card & eSIM | - |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | OLED | OLED |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 100.3 cm2 (~82.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.0 inches, 92.9 cm2 (~76.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels | 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Display Colors | 16M Colors | 16M Colors |
| Pixel Density | 523 ppi density | 402 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Asahi Dragontrail Glass |
| Features | Always-on display 100% DCI-P3 HDR | Always-on display |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Earphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Main Camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF |
| Camera Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30 |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual LED Flash |
| Selfie Set | Dual Cameras | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| 2nd Selfie | 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF | - |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Auto-HDR | Auto-HDR |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| User Interface | Android One | Android One |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 615 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128/64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Wi-fi | 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 |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | 3430 mAh battery | 3700 mAh battery |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Standby | - | - |
| Talk Time | - | - |
| Music Play | - | - |
| Fast Charging | - | Yes, 18W |