Google Pixel 3a vs Pixel 3a XL (Quick Comparison): Google has officially launched its affordable Pixel smartphones 3a and 3a XL in India, priced at INR 39,999 and INR 44,999 respectively. The two phones look quite similar in terms of features that Google has provided but still, there are a few differences.
The Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL have got 5.6-inch and 6.0-inch full HD+ OLED display respectively. The PPI density of 3a is 441 whereas that of XL version is 402 (PPI). Their batteries are also different, where 3a gets a 3000mAH battery and 3a XL gets a bigger 3700mAH battery. As far as the weight is concerned, due to a bigger size, the 3a XL is 20gms heavier than the Pixel 3a.
Now coming to the common specifications, both 3a and 3a XL smartphones share every feature apart from the mentioned above. Both the phones get the same design made of polycarbonate unibody with Active Edge squeeze response. The RAM and storage option is also similar with 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage. The Pixel 3a series is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor with Adreno 615 GPU.
The camera setup on both the smartphones is also the same with a 12.2MP rear camera and an 8MP camera at the front. For audio, both the smartphones get dual front-firing stereo speakers with a 3.5mm audio jack. The Pixel 3a series is available in 2 colours: Clearly White and Just Black. The brand has not launched the Purple-ish colour in India. Here is a quick side-by-side comparison between the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL.
Google Pixel 3a vs Pixel 3a XL
| Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 3a XL | |
| Screen Size | 5.6-inch, 18.5:9 | 6.0-inch, 18:9 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2220 pixels | 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Display Type | OLED | OLED |
| PPI | 441 PPI | 402 PPI |
| Protection | Dragontrail | Dragontrail |
| CPU | Snapdragon 670 | Snapdragon 670 |
| GPU | Adreno 615 | Adreno 615 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Rear Camera | 12.2 MP | 12.2 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Length | 151.3 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Width | 70.1 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 147 grams | 167 grams |
| Battery | 3000mAh | 3700mAh |
| Price | INR 39,999 | INR 44,999 |
Google Pixel 3a
Complete Specifications
- 5.6-inch (1080 x 2220 pixels) FHD+ display
- OLED 18.5:9 display, 441 PPI, HDR support
- Dragontrail glass protection
- Octa-Core Snapdragon 670 processor
- 2 x 2GHz Kryo 360 (performance) + 6 x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 (efficiency)
- 10nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 615 GPU
- 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB storage
- Android 9.0 (Pie)
- 12.2MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.4μm pixel size, ƒ/1.8 aperture, 76° FOV, Dual PD autofocus, OIS, EIS, 4K video recording at up to 30 fps, 720p at up to 240 fps
- 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture, 84° FOV, 1.12μm pixel size
- Fingerprint sensor, Active Edge
- 3.5mm audio jack, stereo front-firing speakers, 2 microphones
- Dimensions: 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2mm
- Weight: 147 grams
- 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac 2x2MIMO (2.4/5 GHz)
- Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS, USB Type-C Gen 1, NFC
- 3000mAh battery with 18W fast charging
Google Pixel 3a XL
Complete Specifications
- 6-inch (1080 x 2160 pixels) FHD+
- OLED 18:9 display, 400 PPI
- HDR support, Dragontrail glass protection
- Octa-Core Snapdragon 670 processor
- 2 x 2GHz Kryo 360 (performance) + 6 x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 (efficiency)
- 10nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 615 GPU
- 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB storage
- Android 9.0 (Pie)
- 12.2MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.4μm pixel size, ƒ/1.8 aperture, 76° FOV, Dual PD autofocus, OIS, EIS, 4K video recording at up to 30 fps, 720p at up to 240 fps
- 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture, 84° FOV, 1.12μm pixel size
- Fingerprint sensor, Active Edge
- 3.5mm audio jack, stereo front-firing speakers, 2 microphones
- Dimensions: 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 167 grams
- 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac 2x2MIMO (2.4/5 GHz)
- Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS, USB Type-C Gen 1, NFC
- 3700mAh battery with 18W fast charging
