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| Global Score | |
| 81.3 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| -- | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2016-10-20 | 2019-05-07 |
| 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches | 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 5.19 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | Black, Purple and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 869.00 | $ 186.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.6 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2220 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 534 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") 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 |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.44 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | 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 XL has a general score of 81.3, which is a bit better than Google Pixel 3a's general score of 78.8. Although it's the best in this comparison review, Google Pixel XL is an extremely older, just a bit thicker and heavier phone than the Google Pixel 3a. Google Pixel XL counts with a bit sharper screen than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a higher 1440 x 2560px resolution and a just a bit higher number of pixels per inch in the screen.
The Google Pixel 3a has a bit more powerful processing unit than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have the same RAM memory amount, the Google Pixel 3a also has a greater number of cores. The Google Pixel XL has a much better storage for apps and games than Google Pixel 3a, because it has 128 GB internal memory capacity.
Google Pixel XL counts with just a bit better battery lifetime than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a 15 percent greater battery capacity. Google Pixel 3a and Google Pixel XL both count with quite similar cameras, because although the Google Pixel 3a has a smaller back camera sensor taking worse quality photographs, a lower (4K) video definition and a less mega-pixels resolution back camera, it also counts with a bigger aperture.
Although Google Pixel XL is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Google Pixel 3a. If you want to save some dollars, you can get the Google Pixel 3a, letting go a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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