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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 81.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-05-07 | 2016-10-20 |
| 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches | 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.19 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Black, Blue and Gray |
| Plastic | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 186.00 | $ 869.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.6 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 2220 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.91 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 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
The Google Pixel XL is a bit better than Google Pixel 3a, getting an 81.3 score against 78.8. Although it's the best in this comparison, Google Pixel XL is a older, somewhat heavier and a little thicker cellphone than the Google Pixel 3a. Google Pixel 3a has a bit better processing unit than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have 4 GB of RAM, the Google Pixel 3a also has 4 more CPU cores (but slower).
The Google Pixel XL features a bit more vivid screen than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a little bit more pixels per inch of display and a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. Google Pixel XL counts with a camera that is just as good as the Google Pixel 3a one, because although the Google Pixel XL has a smaller diafragm aperture which is not recommended for taking pictures and/or video in low light environments, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality and the same 30 fps video frame rates, it also counts with a more MP camera in the back and a bigger sensor providing a better image quality.
The Google Pixel XL features a much bigger storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Google Pixel 3a, because it has more internal memory capacity. The Google Pixel XL counts with just a little bit longer battery duration than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a 3450mAh battery size.
Although Google Pixel XL is a better device, it is way more expensive than Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Google Pixel 3a. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy Google Pixel 3a, giving up a couple features, but you will get the most with your money.
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