Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 78.2 | 78.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| Android 10 | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2020-11-27 | 2019-05-07 |
| 6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 inches | 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.98 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Cool blue, Power black and Yellow | Black, Purple and White |
| Plastic and Plastic | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 149.00 | $ 167.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 610 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 11.74 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.78 | 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Battery | 3700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 5.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Google Pixel 3a XL has a score of 78.9, which is a bit better than Xiaomi Poco M3's general score of 78.2. Both phones we are comparing here use Android OS (operating system), but Google Pixel 3a XL has newer 11 version while Xiaomi Poco M3 has Android 10 version. Despite of the fact that Google Pixel 3a XL is older than Xiaomi Poco M3, it's body is somewhat thinner and somewhat lighter.
The Google Pixel 3a XL and Xiaomi Poco M3 count with similar displays, because although the Google Pixel 3a XL has a little bit smaller display and a bit worse 1080 x 2160px resolution, it also counts with a quite higher screen density. The Google Pixel 3a XL's processor is just as good as Xiaomi Poco M3's CPU, both of them have 4 GB of RAM and a Octa-Core CPU.
The Xiaomi Poco M3 features a much greater memory to install applications and games than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have exactly the same 64 GB internal storage capacity, the Xiaomi Poco M3 also has an external SD slot that supports up to 512 GB. Xiaomi Poco M3 features a very superior battery performance than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has 6000mAh of battery capacity.
The Xiaomi Poco M3 has a much better camera than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have the same (Full HD) video quality, the same video frame rate and a same size camera aperture, the Xiaomi Poco M3 also has a much more mega pixels camera and a way bigger back camera sensor taking way better quality pictures and videos.
Although Google Pixel 3a XL is a better device, it costs a bit more money than Xiaomi Poco M3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Xiaomi Poco M3. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy the Xiaomi Poco M3, and give up a couple features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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