Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 77.6 | 82.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | Android 11, 10 |
| 2018-08-16 | 2020-08-20 |
| 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 inches | 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.50 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Just black |
| Aluminum and Glass | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 297.00 | $ 349.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | OLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 444 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 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 Li - Ion Battery | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 5.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Pixel 4a has an overall score of 82.9, which is just a bit better than Moto Z3's 77.6 score. Both devices in this review work with Android OS, but Google Pixel 4a has an older 11 version while Moto Z3 has Android 9.0 Pie. The Google Pixel 4a body is noticeably newer and just a bit lighter, but thicker than Moto Z3.
Motorola Moto Z3 counts with a bit superior processing unit than Google Pixel 4a, although it has a smaller amount of RAM, they both have the same number of cores. The Google Pixel 4a features just a bit better looking display than Moto Z3, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a just a bit greater pixel number per display inch and a slightly better resolution of 1080 x 2340px.
Moto Z3 features a superior storage for games and applications than Google Pixel 4a, because although it has 0 less internal storage, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that allows up to 1,95 TB. Google Pixel 4a counts with a little bit better camera than Motorola Moto Z3, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same (4K) video quality, the Google Pixel 4a also has a larger back camera sensor providing a better image quality, a more megapixels camera in the back and a bigger aperture to capture better low light images and videos.
The Google Pixel 4a features a bit superior battery duration than Moto Z3, because it has a 3140mAh battery size instead of 3000mAh.
The Google Pixel 4a is more expensive than Moto Z3, but it's still a great choice, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.