Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 79.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2019-05-07 | 2018-10-17 |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 6.22 x 2.87 x 0.39 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | 16 777 216 |
| Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 167.00 | $ 900.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2880 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| -- | 550 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 11.74 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 25.00mm 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 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 3330mAh 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
The Sony Xperia XZ3 is slightly better than Google Pixel 3a XL, getting a global score of 79.6 against 78.9. Both devices in this comparison have Android OS (Operating System), but Sony Xperia XZ3 has a newer 9.0 Pie version and Google Pixel 3a XL has Android 11. Sony Xperia XZ3's design is somewhat heavier and somewhat thicker than the Google Pixel 3a XL.
Sony Xperia XZ3 counts with a brighter screen than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have a same size display, the Sony Xperia XZ3 also has a better number of pixels per display inch and a higher 1440 x 2880px resolution. Xperia XZ3 features a much bigger storage capacity to store more games and applications than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have exactly the same internal memory capacity, the Xperia XZ3 also has a SD memory card expansion slot that allows up to 512 GB.
The Xperia XZ3 counts with just a little better hardware performance than Google Pixel 3a XL. Both have the same RAM memory amount and a Octa-Core CPU. The Xperia XZ3 captures just a bit better pictures and videos than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not favorable for capturing photos or video in low light situations, and they both have the same video resolution and the same 30 fps video frame rate, the Xperia XZ3 also counts with a larger back camera sensor and a camera in the back with much more mega-pixels.
Google Pixel 3a XL features just a little better battery performance than Sony Xperia XZ3, because it has a 3700mAh battery size.
Although Xperia XZ3 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Google Pixel 3a XL. If you want to save some money, you can buy Google Pixel 3a XL, giving up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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