Google
Google Pixel 3a1,173 views
Side-by-side comparison
Google Pixel 3a vs Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G2,510 views
Wins 3 specs
Google Pixel 3a — quick specs
- NetworkLTE / HSPA / EVDO
- Display5.6 inches · 1080×2220
- Camera12.2 MP
- Memory4 GB RAM
- Battery3000 mAh
- OSAndroid 9.0
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G — quick specs
- Network5G / LTE / HSPA
- Display6.3 inches · 1080×2280
- Camera12 MP
- Memory12 GB RAM
- Battery3500 mAh
- OSAndroid 9.0
● Full specification comparison
Spec
Google Pixel 3a
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
NETWORK
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Technology
AGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
BGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, CDMA 800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 , CDMA 800 / 1900 - USA
2G bands
AGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, CDMA 800 / 1900
BGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 , CDMA 800 / 1900 - USA
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100,CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 , CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - USA
3G bands
AHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100,CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
BHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 , CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - USA
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
LTE (unspecified)
4G bands
ALTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
B LTE (unspecified)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2048/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
Speed
AHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
BHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2048/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
5G
—
5G NSA / Sub6
5G
A—
B5G NSA / Sub6
LAUNCH
Announced
2019, May
2019, August
Announced
A2019, May
B2019, August
Status
Available. Released 2019, May
Available. Released 2019, August
Status
AAvailable. Released 2019, May
BAvailable. Released 2019, August
BODY
Dimensions
151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm (5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 in)
151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Dimensions
A151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm (5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 in)
B151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
147 g (5.19 oz)
168 g (5.93 oz)
Weight
A147 g (5.19 oz)
B168 g (5.93 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
SIM
ANano-SIM
BNano-SIM
Build
Front glass, plastic body
Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Build
AFront glass, plastic body
BFront/back glass (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
DISPLAY
Type
OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Type
AOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
BDynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size
5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.3 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
A5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio)
B6.3 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Resolution
A1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
B1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Protection
AAsahi Dragontrail Glass
BCorning Gorilla Glass 6
PLATFORM
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI
OS
AAndroid 9.0 (Pie)
BAndroid 9.0 (Pie); One UI
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAM , Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China
Chipset
AQualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
BExynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAM , Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAM
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China
CPU
AOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
BOcta-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAM
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China
GPU
Adreno 615
Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM
Adreno 640 - USA/China
GPU
AAdreno 615
BMali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM
Adreno 640 - USA/China
MEMORY
Card slot
No
No
Card slot
ANo
BNo
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM
Internal
A64GB 4GB RAM
B256GB 12GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS"
—
Single
A12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS"
B—
Triple
—
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm, Super Steady video";i
Triple
A—
B12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm, Super Steady video";i
SELFIE CAMERA
Single
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm"
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF"
Single
A8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm"
B10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF"
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
AYes, with stereo speakers
BYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
Yes
No
32-bit/384kHz audio
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Dolby Atmos sound
Tuned by AKG
3.5mm jack
AYes
BNo
32-bit/384kHz audio
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Dolby Atmos sound
Tuned by AKG
COMMS
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
WLAN
AWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Bluetooth
A5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
B5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS
AYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
BYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USB
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
USB
A2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
B3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Radio
No
FM radio (USA & Canada only)
Radio
ANo
BFM radio (USA & Canada only)
NFC
—
Yes
NFC
A—
BYes
FEATURES
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sensors
AFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
Charging
Fast battery charging 18W
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Fast battery charging 25W
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 12W
Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W
Charging
AFast battery charging 18W
USB Power Delivery 2.0
BFast battery charging 25W
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 12W
Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W
Battery Type
Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
Battery Type
ANon-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery
BNon-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
MISC
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Pink, Aura Red
Colors
AJust Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
BAura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Pink, Aura Red
Models
G020A, G020E, G020B, Pixel 3a
SM-N971U, SM-N971N
Models
AG020A, G020E, G020B, Pixel 3a
BSM-N971U, SM-N971N
Price
443 USD
1,103 USD
Price
A443 USD
B1,103 USD
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