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| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 80.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-05-07 | 2015-11-02 |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.28 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Black, Gold, Silver and White |
| Plastic | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 167.00 | $ 649.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | AMOLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 430 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 3450mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.68 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Nexus 6P is just a bit better than Google Pixel 3a XL, having a general score of 80.3 against 78.9. The Google Nexus 6P body is a little thinner than the Google Pixel 3a XL, but it's a little heavier and was released 4 years before. The Google Nexus 6P's processing unit is just as good as the Google Pixel 3a XL one, and although the Google Nexus 6P has 1 GB less RAM memory, they both have a Octa-Core CPU.
The Google Nexus 6P features a bit sharper display than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with a higher pixel density and a better 1440 x 2560 resolution. The Google Nexus 6P features a bit better camera than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a tinier aperture which is worse for shooting photos and videos in low-light situations, and they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same video definition, the Google Nexus 6P also counts with a larger sensor providing a higher image quality and a higher 12.3 megapixels resolution back camera.
The Google Nexus 6P features a much bigger memory for applications and games than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has more internal storage capacity. The Google Pixel 3a XL has just a little better battery life than Google Nexus 6P, because it has a 3700mAh battery capacity.
Although Google Nexus 6P is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Google Pixel 3a XL. So if you need that extra features, you can buy Google Nexus 6P, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and buy the Google Pixel 3a XL, letting go some specs and features.
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