The Pixel 3a XL vs. the competition: Surprisingly capable
Cheaper doesn't mean inferior.
It used to be that if you wanted flagship level-specs and a large screen at a lower price, your only option was a OnePlus phone like the 6T. But now you have another option: Today Google announced the Pixel 3a XL. It makes some sacrifices in processing power, but it still delivers a great camera and decent screen. And it has a headphone jack! To see how the specs stand up to the 6T, as well as the more expensive Galaxy S10+ and iPhone XS Max, check out our table below. And, if you want the full scoop on this new budget handset, check out our full review.
Pricing | $479 | $549 / $579 / $629 | starts at $1000 | $1,099 / $1,249 / $1,449 |
Dimensions | 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.3 x 3.0 x 0.3 inches) | 157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm (6.2 x 2.94 x 0.32 inches) | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm (6.2 x 2.92 x 0.31 inches) | 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.2 x 3.05 x 0.30 inches) |
Weight | 167g (5.89 ounces) | 185g (6.5 ounces) | 175g (6.17 ounces) / 198g (6.98 ounces) | 208g (7.34 ounces) |
Screen size | 6.0 inches (152.4 mm) | 6.41 inches (162.81 mm) | 6.4 inches (162.56 mm) | 6.5 inches (165.1 mm) |
Screen resolution | 2,160 x 1,080 (402 ppi) | 2,340 x 1,080 (402 ppi) | 2,960 x 1,440 (522 ppi) | 2,688 x 1,242 (458 ppi) |
Screen type | FHD+ gOLED | Optic AMOLED | Wide Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED | Super Retina OLED |
Battery | 3,700 mAh | 3,700 mAh | 4,100 mAh | 3,174 mAh |
Internal storage | 64 GB | 128 / 256 GB | 128 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 64 / 256 / 512 GB |
External storage | None | None | microSD | None |
Rear camera(s) | 12.2MP, f/1.8, 1.4μm pixel width | Dual cameras: | Three cameras: | Dual cameras: |
Front camera(s) | 8MP, f/2.0, 1.12μm pixel size | 16MP, f/2.0, 1.0 µm pixel size | Dual pixel, 10MP, f/1.9 | 7MP, f/2.2 |
Video capture | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 60fps | 4K with HDR10+ | 4K at 60fps |
SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Apple A12 Bionic |
CPU | 2.0 GHz octa-core | 2.8GHz octa-core | 2.8GHz octa-core | 2.49 GHz hexa-core |
GPU | Adreno 615 | Adreno 630 | Adreno 640 | unnamed quad-core |
RAM | 4 GB | 6 / 8 / 10 GB | 8 / 12 GB | 4 GB |
WiFi | Dual band, 802.11ac | Dual band, 802.11ac | Dual band, 802.11ac/ax | Dual band, 802.11ac |
Bluetooth | v5.0 | v5.0 | v5.0 | v5.0 |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Operating system | Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 | iOS 12 |
Other features | USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack | USB-C | IP68 certified, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C, WPC/PMA wireless charging | IP68 certified, Lightning connector, Qi wireless charging, dual SIM |
