Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 5a Specs Comparison

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Display

Size:

5.5 inches

6.3 inches

Resolution:

2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 ratio, 442 PPI

2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 415 PPI

Technology:

P-OLED

OLED

Screen-to-body:

77.36 %

84.93 %

Features:

HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 (10 nm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm)

Processor:

Octa-core, 2500 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit

Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475 Prime, 64-bit

GPU:

Adreno 630

Adreno 620

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

6GB

Internal storage:

64GB, not expandable

128GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (12, 11, 10, 9.0 Pie)

Android (12, 11)

Battery

Capacity:

2915 mAh

4680 mAh

Type:

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Charging:

USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging

Fast charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 18.0W

Camera

Rear:

Single camera

Dual camera

Main camera:

12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor)

12.2 MP (PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.8; 28 mm; 1/2.55"; 1.4 μm

F1.7; 27 mm; 1/2.55"; 1.4 μm

Second camera:

16 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)

Features:

OIS, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing

Front:

8 MP (Dual-Camera, Wide Angle, Autofocus)

8 MP

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

5.73 x 2.69 x 0.31 inches (145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm)

6.15 x 2.88 x 0.35 inches (156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm)

Weight:

5.22 oz (148.0 g)

6.46 oz (183.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum

Back: Plastic; Frame: Metal

Resistance:

Water, Dust; IP68

Water, Dust; IP67

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Black, Pink, White

Mostly Black

Cellular

5G:

n1, n2, n5, n12, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, Sub-6

4G (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), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

4G (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)

3G:

Bands 2(1900), 5(850)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)

Data Speed:

LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS

LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s

Dual SIM:

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM, eSIM

HD Voice:

Yes

VoLTE:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

No 3.5mm jack

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

Album art cover, Background playback

aptX, aptX-HD

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1

Type-C (reversible)

Features:

Charging, Headphones port, Mass storage device

Charging, Mass storage device

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Other:

NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

NFC

Hearing aid compatible:

M3, T3

M3, T4

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Aug 31, 2018

FCC ID value:

A4RG013A

Measured SAR:

Head:

1.34 W/kg

Body:

1.34 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.59 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.34 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 799

$ 449

In The Box:

Quick Switch Adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C 18W Power adapter, Pixel USB-C earbuds, USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter, SIM tool, Quick Start Guide