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Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 3 XL

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GooglePixel 10aGooglePixel 3 XL
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026October 2018
Display
Screen size6.3″6.3″
Resolution2424 × 10802960 × 1440
Sharpness421 pixels per inch522 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness3,000 nits–
Display typeActua display; pOLEDFlexible OLED; 18.5:9 aspect ratio confirmed by Notebookcheck; Google's archived sheet renders this as 18:5:9
Pixel density422.2 ppi523 ppi
Always-on display–Always-on display; Now Playing
Brightness detailUp to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresSmooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 16.77 million colours; HDR support with UHDA certification
Performance
ChipTensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Memory8 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU–64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.5 GHz + 1.6 GHz; Titan M security module
GPU–Adreno 630
AI engine–Pixel Visual Core
Storage type–4 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.1 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera48 MP12.2 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP8 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD dual pixel wide, ƒ/1.7, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical and electronic image stabilisationDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.8; 1.4 μm pixels; 76° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation; spectral and flicker sensor
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor–
Front camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of viewTwo 8 MP cameras; normal f/1.8 with 75° field of view and phase-detection autofocus; wide-angle f/2.2 with 97° field of view and fixed focus
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5× and 1×–
Video recording4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps; digital zoom up to 5×; slow motion up to 240 fps; Cinematic Pan; Macro Focus Video; HEVC and AVCRear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fps according to Google's historical specification
Front video4K at 30 fps1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps
Camera featuresCamera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top ShotTop Shot; HDR+; Super Res Zoom; Group Selfie; Photobooth; Portrait; Playground; Motion Auto Focus; Night Sight was announced for delivery after launch
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh3,430 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingUp to 10 WYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh–
Wired chargingUp to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 WUSB-PD 2.0; supplied 18 W adaptor; maker claims up to seven hours of mixed use from 15 minutes of charging, with always-on display off; actual results vary
Wireless chargingQi-certified, up to 10 W with Qi EPP chargers; no Qi2 magnetsQi-certified charger compatibility; maker's hardware sheet does not publish a maximum wattage
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7LLTE Cat 16 download up to 1 Gbps and upload up to 75 Mbps; five-carrier aggregation; 4x4 MIMO; LAA; 256-QAM downlink and 64-QAM uplink; operator dependent; no 5G
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM in selected markets; operator dependent
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMODual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.0 + LE; LDAC, aptX and aptX HD
NFCYesNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese models
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; supplied adaptor for a 3.5 mm headphone connection
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSGPS, GLONASS and Galileo; BeiDou outside the US and Puerto Rico
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g184 g
Thickness9 mm7.9 mm
Height × width153.9 × 73 mm158 × 76.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Aluminium frame with hybrid coating; soft-touch glass back; Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursLavender, Berry, Fog, ObsidianJust Black, Clearly White and Not Pink
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button and volume controls; Active Edge squeeze gesture
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529–
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Android Sensor Hub; advanced x-axis haptics
SpeakersStereo speakersDual front-firing speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Android 9 Pie
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)No longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was three years
AI featuresGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistGoogle Assistant with Active Edge; Digital Wellbeing and Flip to Shhh; Call Screen initially supported English in the US
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection–
In the boxPixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool18 W USB-C power adaptor and 3.5 mm headphone adaptor confirmed in Google's hardware specification

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