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Google Pixel 3a vs Google Pixel 3a XL

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GooglePixel 3aGooglePixel 3a XL
Overview
ReleasedMay 2019May 2019
Display
Screen size5.6″6″
Resolution2220 × 10802160 × 1080
Sharpness441 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Display typeFull-screen OLED; 18.5:9 aspect ratioFull-screen OLED; 18:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density441 ppi402 ppi
Always-on displayAlways-on display; Now PlayingAlways-on display; Now Playing
Screen protectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass identified by NotebookcheckAsahi Dragontrail Glass identified by Notebookcheck
Display features100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 16 million colours; D67 white point100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 16 million colours; D67 white point
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 670Qualcomm Snapdragon 670
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB64 GB
CPU64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.0 GHz + 1.7 GHz; Titan M security module64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.0 GHz + 1.7 GHz; Titan M security module
GPUGoogle's historical hardware sheet lists Adreno 615; Notebookcheck identifies Adreno 616Google's historical hardware sheet lists Adreno 615; Notebookcheck identifies Adreno 616
Storage type4 GB LPDDR4x RAM; eMMC storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot4 GB LPDDR4x RAM; eMMC storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera12.2 MP12.2 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Main cameraDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.8; 1.4 μm pixels; 76° field of view; 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
Front cameraf/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 84° field of viewf/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 84° field of view
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fpsRear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fps
Front video1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps
Camera featuresHDR+; Portrait Mode; Super Res Zoom; Night Sight; time lapseHDR+; Portrait Mode; Super Res Zoom; Night Sight; time lapse
Battery and charging
Battery3,000 mAh3,700 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailMaker claims up to 30 hours with a mixed-use profile and always-on display off; actual endurance varies–
Wired chargingUp to 18 W using supplied USB-PD 2.0 adaptor; maker claims up to seven hours of mixed use from 15 minutes of charging; actual results varyUp to 18 W using supplied USB-PD 2.0 adaptor; maker claims up to seven hours of mixed use from 15 minutes of charging; actual results vary
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight147 g167 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
Height × width151.3 × 70.1 mm160.1 × 76.1 mm
MaterialsPolycarbonate unibodyPolycarbonate unibody
ColoursJust Black, Clearly White and Purple-ish; availability varies by marketJust Black, Clearly White and Purple-ish; availability varies by market
ButtonsPower button and volume controls; Active Edge squeeze gesturePower button and volume controls; Active Edge squeeze gesture
BiometricsPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensorPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Android Sensor Hub; hapticsProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Android Sensor Hub; haptics
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionTwo microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 PieAndroid 9 Pie
Software updatesNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was three yearsNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was three years
AI featuresGoogle Assistant with Active Edge; Call Screen initially available in English in the US and Canada; Google Maps AR walking preview required Street View coverage, a good data connection and good lightingGoogle Assistant with Active Edge; Call Screen initially available in English in the US and Canada; Google Maps AR walking preview required Street View coverage, a good data connection and good lighting
In the box18 W USB-C power adaptor and Quick Switch adaptor confirmed in Google's launch announcement18 W USB-C power adaptor and Quick Switch adaptor confirmed in Google's launch announcement
Connectivity
Mobile networkEurope including UK supports LTE Cat 11 download up to 600 Mbps and Cat 5 upload up to 75 Mbps; three-carrier aggregation; 2x2 MIMO; no 5GUK and European G020B/G020F family supports LTE Cat 11 download up to 600 Mbps and Cat 5 upload up to 75 Mbps; three-carrier aggregation; 2x2 MIMO; no 5G
SIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM in selected markets, including the UK; operator dependentOne nano-SIM and eSIM in selected markets, including the UK; operator dependent
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMODual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 + LE; aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.0 + LE; aptX and aptX HD
NFCNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese modelsNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese models
USBUSB-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone jackUSB-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone jack
PositioningGPS and GLONASS; BeiDou and Galileo outside the US and Puerto RicoGPS and GLONASS; BeiDou and Galileo outside the US and Puerto Rico

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