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| Global Score | |
| 87.5 | 78.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Android 11 | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2020-11-19 | 2019-05-07 |
| 6.06 x 2.91 x 0.32 inches | 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Clearly white and Just black | Black, Purple and White |
| Plastic | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 500.00 | $ 167.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.2 inches | 6 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 416 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 620 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 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 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3885mAh Battery | 3700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.84 | 5.68 |
| 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 Google Pixel 4a 5G is much better than the Google Pixel 3a XL, getting an 87.5 score against 78.9. Google Pixel 4a 5G's body has the same thickness than the Google Pixel 3a XL, but it is just a little bit heavier. These phones come with the same Android 11 OS (Operating System). The Google Pixel 4a 5G counts with a little sharper screen than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a bit greater pixel count per inch of screen, a bit higher 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution and a quite bigger display.
The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a much greater memory capacity to install applications and games than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has 128 GB internal storage capacity. The Google Pixel 4a 5G counts with a bit better processor than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have 8 processing cores, the Google Pixel 4a 5G also has a higher amount of RAM memory.
Google Pixel 4a 5G counts with just a little bit longer battery lifetime than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a 3885mAh battery capacity against 3700mAh. The Google Pixel 4a 5G shoots a bit better photographs and videos than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have the same resolution back camera, the same back-facing camera sensor size and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the Google Pixel 4a 5G also has a larger aperture to capture better captures and video in poorly lited environments and better video frame rates.
Although Google Pixel 4a 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 the Google Pixel 3a XL. If you want to save some money, you can get the Google Pixel 3a XL, and give up a couple features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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