The Pixel 3a vs. the Pixel 3 and Pixel 2: What's changed?
The newest Google phone is a step down in the best way.
It's only May but we're already getting new a Pixel phone, just in time for Google I/O. But this release isn't a full-fledged Pixel 4, which we'll probably see this October. Instead, it's the 3a, a slightly stepped down version of Google's flagship with a discounted price to match. How stepped down is it, exactly? We've lined up all the important details about both the 3 and 3a as well as 2017's Pixel 2 to see what corners got cut. However, to see if it's really worth your time and money, we recommend giving our review of its larger sibling a peep.
Pricing | $399 | $799 / $899 | $649, $749 |
Dimensions | 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) | 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9mm (5.7 x 2.7 x 0.3 inches) | 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8mm (5.7 x 2.7 x 0.3 inches) |
Weight | 147g (5.19 ounces) | 148g (5.22 ounces) | 143g (5.04 ounces) |
Screen size | 5.6 inches (142.2mm) | 5.5 inches (139.7mm) | 5.0 inches (127mm) |
Screen resolution | 2,220 x 1,080 (441 ppi) | 2,160 x 1,080 (443 ppi) | 1,920 x 1,080 (441 ppi) |
Screen type | FHD+ gOLED | FHD+ flexible OLED | Full HD AMOLED |
Battery | 3,000mAh | 2,915 mAh | 2,700mAh |
Internal storage | 64 GB | 64 / 128 GB | 64 / 128GB |
External storage | None | None | None |
Rear camera(s) | 12.2MP, f/1.8, 1.4μm pixel width | 12.2MP, f/1.8, 1.4μm pixel size | 12.2MP, f/1.8, 1.4μm pixel size |
Front camera(s) | 8MP, f/2.0, 1.12μm pixel size | Dual cameras: | 8MP, f/2.4, 1.4µm pixel size |
Video capture | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
CPU | 2.0 GHz octa-core | 2.5 GHz octa-core | 2.35GHz octa-core |
GPU | Adreno 615 | Adreno 630 | Adreno 540 |
RAM | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
WiFi | Dual band, 802.11ac | Dual band, 802.11ac | Dual band, 802.11ac |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | v5.0 | v5.0 | v5.0 |
Operating system | Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 | Android 8.0 |
Other features | USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack | IPX8 certified, USB-C, Qi wireless charging | IP67 certified, USB-C |
