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Google Pixel 3a XL vs Nothing Phone (3)
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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
Nothing Phone (3) — quick specs
- Network5G / LTE / HSPA
- Display—
- Camera50 MP
- Memory256 GB
- Battery5150 mAh
- OSAndroid 15
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Spec
Google Pixel 3a XL
Nothing Phone (3)
NETWORK
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
5G, 4G, 3G, 2G / Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology
AGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
B5G, 4G, 3G, 2G / Speed: HSPA, LTE, 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
July 2, 2025
Announced
A2019, May
BJuly 2, 2025
Status
Available. Released 2019, May
Available. Released 2025
Status
AAvailable. Released 2019, May
BAvailable. Released 2025
BODY
Dimensions
160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 (mm)
Dimensions
A160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
B160.6 x 75.6 x 9 (mm)
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)
218g
Weight
A167 g (5.89 oz)
B218g
SIM
Nano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM)
Dual SIM (Nano SIM), eSIM
SIM
ANano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM)
BDual SIM (Nano SIM), eSIM
Build
Front glass, plastic body
Slate
Build
AFront glass, plastic body
BSlate
DISPLAY
Type
OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Type: OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) / Resolutions: 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio / Size: 6.67 inches / Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Type
AOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
BType: OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) / Resolutions: 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio / Size: 6.67 inches / Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
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)
Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5
OS
AAndroid 9.0 (Pie)
BAndroid 15 with Nothing OS 3.5
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM8735 / Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Chipset
AQualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
BQualcomm SM8735 / Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
CPU
AOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
BOcta-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU
Adreno 615
Adreno 825
GPU
A Adreno 615
BAdreno 825
MEMORY
Card slot
No
No
Card slot
ANo
BNo
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM
256GB & 512GB
Internal
A64GB 4GB RAM
B256GB & 512GB
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—
Triple
—
Triple: 50+50+50 MP
Triple
A—
BTriple: 50+50+50 MP
Video
—
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Video
A—
B4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm"
50 MP
Single
A8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm"
B50 MP
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Stereo Speakers
Loudspeaker
AYes, with stereo speakers
BStereo 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.x
Bluetooth
A5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
B5.x
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
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
Charging
AFast battery charging 18W
USB Power Delivery 2.0
B65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
Battery Type
Non-removable Li-Po 3700 mAh battery
5150 mAh <small>(International models)</small> / 5500 mAh <small>(Indian models)</small>
Battery Type
ANon-removable Li-Po 3700 mAh battery
B5150 mAh <small>(International models)</small> / 5500 mAh <small>(Indian models)</small>
MISC
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
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Colors
AJust Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
B—
Models
G020C, G020G, G020F
White, Black
Models
AG020C, G020G, G020F
BWhite, Black
Price
532 USD
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Price
A532 USD
B—
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