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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 82.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-05-07 | 2019-10-24 |
| 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches | 6.31 x 2.96 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.19 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Clearly white, Just black and Oh so orange |
| Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 186.00 | $ 487.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.6 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 2220 x 1080 pixels | 3040 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 28.00mm 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 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 9.79 |
| 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 | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 3700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Pixel 4 XL is a little bit better than Google Pixel 3a, getting a global score of 82.9 against 78.8. The Google Pixel 4 XL design has the same thickness than the Google Pixel 3a, but it is much heavier. The Google Pixel 4 XL features just a bit better screen than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a little bit more pixels per display inch, a bit bigger display and a higher resolution of 1440 x 3040 pixels.
Google Pixel 4 XL has as much memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos as the Google Pixel 3a, both of them have the same internal memory. Google Pixel 4 XL counts with a little faster CPU than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Google Pixel 4 XL also has 2 GB more RAM.
The Google Pixel 4 XL counts with better battery lifetime than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a 3700mAh battery size. The Google Pixel 3a and the Google Pixel 4 XL both have incredibly similar cameras, and although the Google Pixel 4 XL has a larger diafragm aperture to take better low light photography and video, they both have the same video definition, a back-facing camera with a 12.2 MP, a 0.39 inches sensor and the same video frame rates.
Although Google Pixel 4 XL is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Google Pixel 3a. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get Google Pixel 3a, letting go a few specs and features, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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