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Google Pixel 3a XL vs Google Pixel 5a
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Google Pixel 3a XL — quick specs
- NetworkLTE / HSPA / EVDO
- Display6.0 inches · 1080×2160
- Camera12.2 MP
- Memory4 GB RAM
- Battery3700 mAh
- OSAndroid 9.0
Google Pixel 5a — quick specs
- Network5G / LTE / HSPA
- Display—
- Camera12.2 MP
- Memory128 GB
- Battery4680 mAh
- OSAndroid 11
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Spec
Google Pixel 3a XL
Google Pixel 5a
NETWORK
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G
Technology
AGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
BGSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, CDMA 800 / 1900
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2G bands
AGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, CDMA 800 / 1900
B—
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
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3G bands
AHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
B—
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100), 71(600)
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4G bands
ALTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100), 71(600)
B—
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
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Speed
AHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
B—
LAUNCH
Announced
2019, May
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Announced
A2019, May
B—
Status
Available. Released 2019, May
Available. Released 2021
Status
AAvailable. Released 2019, May
BAvailable. Released 2021
BODY
Dimensions
160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
H: 154.9 mm / W: 73.7 mm / D: 7.6 mm
Dimensions
A160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
BH: 154.9 mm / W: 73.7 mm / D: 7.6 mm
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)
183 g
Weight
A167 g (5.89 oz)
B183 g
SIM
Nano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM)
Nano-SIM and eSIM
SIM
ANano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM)
BNano-SIM and eSIM
Build
Front glass, plastic body
Slate
Build
AFront glass, plastic body
BSlate
DISPLAY
Type
OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
FHD+ 1080p OLED, resolution (20:9 aspect ratio) / Gorilla Glass 3, HDR / 6.34 in, 415ppi
Type
AOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
BFHD+ 1080p OLED, resolution (20:9 aspect ratio) / Gorilla Glass 3, HDR / 6.34 in, 415ppi
Size
6.0 inches, 92.9 cm2 (~76.3% screen-to-body ratio)
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Size
A6.0 inches, 92.9 cm2 (~76.3% screen-to-body ratio)
B—
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
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Resolution
A1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
B—
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, Always-on display
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Protection
AAsahi Dragontrail Glass, Always-on display
B—
PLATFORM
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Original: Android 11 / Current: Android 14
OS
AAndroid 9.0 (Pie)
BOriginal: Android 11 / Current: Android 14
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Chipset
AQualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
BQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core, (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
CPU
AOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
BOcta-core, (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 615
Adreno 620
GPU
A Adreno 615
BAdreno 620
MEMORY
Card slot
No
None
Card slot
ANo
BNone
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM
128GB UFS 2.1
Internal
A64GB 4GB RAM
B128GB UFS 2.1
MAIN CAMERA
Single
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS"
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Single
A12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS"
B—
Video
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4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Video
A—
B4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Dual
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Sony Exmor IMX363 12.2MP, 1.4μm with 1.7 lens (wide), Dual Pixel Phase autofocus and optical image stabilization + 16MP (ultrawide), 1.0μm with 2.2 lens, 107°, Electronic image stabilization
Dual
A—
BSony Exmor IMX363 12.2MP, 1.4μm with 1.7 lens (wide), Dual Pixel Phase autofocus and optical image stabilization + 16MP (ultrawide), 1.0μm with 2.2 lens, 107°, Electronic image stabilization
SELFIE CAMERA
Single
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm"
8MP with 2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps, 480p at 30fps
Single
A8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm"
B8MP with 2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps, 480p at 30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
AYes, with stereo speakers
BYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
Yes
No
3.5mm jack
AYes
BNo
COMMS
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 5 (ac/n/g/b/a) 2.4+ 5.0GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS)
WLAN
AWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BWi-Fi 5 (ac/n/g/b/a) 2.4+ 5.0GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS)
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.x, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
A5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
B5.x, A2DP, LE
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
USB Type-C
USB
A2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
BUSB Type-C
Radio
No
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Radio
ANo
B—
NFC
Yes
Yes
NFC
AYes
BYes
FEATURES
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sensors
AFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
Charging
Fast battery charging 18W
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W fast charging
Charging
AFast battery charging 18W
USB Power Delivery 2.0
B18W fast charging
Battery Type
Non-removable Li-Po 3700 mAh battery
4680mAh
Battery Type
ANon-removable Li-Po 3700 mAh battery
B4680mAh
MISC
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
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Colors
AJust Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
B—
Models
G020C, G020G, G020F
Mostly Black
Models
AG020C, G020G, G020F
BMostly Black
Price
532 USD
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Price
A532 USD
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