Google Pixel vs Google Pixel 3a
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
AMOLED
OLED
Screen-to-body ratio
68.88 %
73.93 %
Features
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Dragontrail), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
Video calling, Video sharing
Optical image stabilization, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Splash, Dust; IP 53
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Colors
Black, Gray, White
Black, Purple, White
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
3.5 mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
aptX-HD
aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670
Processor
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 615
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB, not expandable
64 GB, not expandable
OS
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Android (10, 9.0 Pie)
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.2
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.0
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features
Mass storage device, USB OTG, USB charging
Mass storage device
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66
LTE (TDD)
Bands 41
Bands 38, 40, 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
Battery
Capacity
2770 mAh
3000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
Yes
USB Power Delivery
Talk time
the average is 20 h (1174 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (491 h)
Internet use
LTE: 13 hours; Wi-Fi: 13 hours
Music playback
110.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Feb 12, 2017
Feb 25, 2019
Measured SAR
Head
0.92 W/kg
1.15 W/kg
Measured in
1900 MHz
Body
0.58 W/kg
1.13 W/kg
Measured in
1900 MHz
Simultaneous Transmission
1.08 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.58 W/kg
1.19 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
USB-C 18W adaptor with USB-PD, A-C cable (USB 3.0), C-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool, Quick switch adapter, In box promos and collateral
18W USB-C power adapter, 1M USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool
MSRP price
$ 749
$ 399
