Google Pixel 3 XL vs. Google Pixel 3a XL

Google Pixel 3 XL
  • 6.3" (2960x1440) P-OLED
  • 4GB
    Snapdragon 845 SoC     64GB/128GB Storage
  • 12.2-MP, f/1.8, OIS 1 Rear Camera
    CAMERA HW score: 96
  • 3430 mAh W-Charge
Pixel 3 XL
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Pixel 3 XL Price
$331. Search
Google Pixel 3a XL
  • 6" (2160x1080) P-OLED
  • 4GB
    Snapdragon 670 SoC     64GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.8, OIS 1 Rear Camera
    CAMERA HW score: 88
  • 3700 mAh
Pixel 3a XL Price
$279. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NamePixel 3 XLPixel 3a XL
ProductPixel 3 XL (Launched 2018-10-09)Pixel 3a XL (Launched 2019-05-01)
Display6.3" 2960x1440 P-OLED 6" 2160x1080 P-OLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 28mm 12.2-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 27mm 12-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 28mm 8-MP f/2.2 +OIS
  • 19mm 8-MP
  • 28mm 8-MP f/1.8
Computing
  • Snapdragon 845 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB Storage
  • Snapdragon 670 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
Battery3430 mAh, Wireless Charging3700 mAh
DesignIP68, 184g (6.5oz), 76.7x158x7.9 mm (3.02 x 6.22 x 0.31 inches)IP Rating, 167g (5.9oz), 76.2x160x7.6 mm (3.00 x 6.30 x 0.30 inches)
Price (Market)$331$279
Price at Launch$899$479
Display
Product NamePixel 3 XLPixel 3a XL
TypeP-OLEDP-OLED
Diagonal (inches)6.3"6"
Display/Body Ratio83.1%76.2%
Resolution2960x14402160x1080
Sharpness (PPI)522 PPI402 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NamePixel 3 XLPixel 3a XL
Megapixel12.2-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 28mm27mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Dual LED Flash
  • LED Flash
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • HDR Photo
  • Dual LED Flash
  • LED Flash
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/60fps
  • 1080p/120fps
  • 720p/240fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/120fps
  • 720p/240fps
Battery
Product NamePixel 3 XLPixel 3a XL
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3430 mAh3700 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
Computing
Product NamePixel 3 XLPixel 3a XL
Processor BrandQualcommQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 845Snapdragon 670
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.5 GHz2 GHz
RAM Options4GB4GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/128GB64GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 9.0Android 9.0
Communications
Product NamePixel 3 XLPixel 3a XL
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT16 1000/105 MbpsLTE CAT11 603 Mbps
LTE Bands12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 7112, 18, 19, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • EV-DO A
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • EV-DO A
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 3.1
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head1.33 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.18 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NamePixel 3 XLPixel 3a XL
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NamePixel 3 XLPixel 3a XL
Multimedia Features
  • Daydream VR
  • DLNA
  • DLNA
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • Far-Field Microphones
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • DIVX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • VP8
  • XVID
  • DIVX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • VP8
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou

Google Pixel 3 XL vs. Google Pixel 3a XL Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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