Google Pixel vs Google Pixel 3a
Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
AMOLED
OLED
Screen-to-body
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
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670
Processor
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 615
RAM
Internal storage
128GB, not expandable
64GB, not expandable
OS
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Android (10, 9.0 Pie)
Battery
Capacity
2770 mAh
3000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
USB Power Delivery
USB Power Delivery
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
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
OIS, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 MP
8 MP
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.4 oz (183 g)
the average is 6.4 oz (183 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
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Features
aptX-HD
aptX-HD
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
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features
Mass storage device, OTG, Charging
Charging, Mass storage device
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
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
$ 749
$ 399
