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| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 92.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 11, 10 |
| 2019-05-07 | 2020-08-07 |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 6.59 x 2.90 x 0.28 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.46 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Mystic bronze, Mystic gray and Mystic white |
| Plastic | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 167.00 | $ 603.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2636 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 425 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3100 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 650 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.81 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.68 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| 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
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G has a global score of 92.3, which is much better than the Google Pixel 3a XL's score of 78.9. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G design is newer and somewhat thinner, but a little heavier than the Google Pixel 3a XL. These phones work with the same Android 11 OS (Operating System).
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G features a bit better processing power than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G also has a greater amount of RAM. Galaxy Z Flip 5G counts with a little more vivid screen than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a little higher 1080 x 2636 resolution, a quite bigger screen and a quite greater pixels density.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G captures a little bit better photographs and videos than Google Pixel 3a XL, although it has a worse 3840x2160 (4K) video quality and a worse resolution back-facing camera, they both have a 0.39 inches back-facing camera sensor and the same camera aperture. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G features a very superior storage for games and applications than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has 256 GB internal memory capacity.
The Google Pixel 3a XL counts with a bit superior battery lifetime than Galaxy Z Flip 5G, because it has a 3700mAh battery capacity.
Although Galaxy Z Flip 5G is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 3a XL. So if you want that extra features, you can buy the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, but if you don't you can save some dollars and buy the Google Pixel 3a XL, giving up a couple features and specs.
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