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| Global Score | |
| 89 | 78.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| -- | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2020-10-15 | 2019-05-07 |
| 5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches | 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.33 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Just black and Sorta sage | Black, Purple and White |
| Aluminum and Aluminum | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 548.00 | $ 167.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 430 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 |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 620 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 9.45 | 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 | |
| 4080mAh Battery | 3700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6 | 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
Google Pixel 5 is better than the Google Pixel 3a XL, with a overall score of 89 against 78.9. The Google Pixel 5 design is newer, just a bit thinner and just a little lighter than the Google Pixel 3a XL. The Google Pixel 5 counts with a bit more vivid display than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have a display with the same size, the Google Pixel 5 also has a quite better resolution of 1080 x 2340px and a little better screen pixels density.
The Google Pixel 5 has a little faster processing unit than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have 8 CPU cores, the Google Pixel 5 also has a greater amount of RAM memory. Google Pixel 5 has a much greater storage capacity for apps and games than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has 64 GB more internal memory.
Google Pixel 5 counts with just a little better battery performance than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a 10% larger battery capacity. The Google Pixel 5 takes slightly better videos and photos than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have the same back-facing camera sensor size, a 12.2 mega-pixels resolution back camera and the same 3840x2160 video resolution, the Google Pixel 5 also has better 60 frames per second video frame rate and a bigger camera aperture.
Although Google Pixel 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 3a XL. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy Google Pixel 3a XL, letting go a few features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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