Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) vs Google Pixel 3a (G020G)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3 XL vs Google Pixel 3a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 8:30 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:31 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a X Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
POLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Google Pixel 3a (G020G) Compare Google Pixel 3 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
OLED

1080x2220

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)

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16 Advantages Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	vs	3 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+128GB (114GB available)128% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1440x2960 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+522 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+6.3"13% Larger screen	vs	5.6"
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 8MP100% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G TD-LTE) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+3430 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)25% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

38 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

P-OLED / OLED

60Hz

16 million

(back) 12.2MP

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Pixel 3a (G020G)
Other model names	Google Pixel XL3 G013C, Google Crosshatch	Google Pixel 3a G020G (Unlocked)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Google	Google
Release date	10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Display type	P-OLED	OLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	522 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 258244 (v7), 341814 (v8) Geekbench: 8088 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/75 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3430 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.15W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered