Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 3a
Quick Comparison
Both Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3a comes with same RAM.Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 3a has better resolution of 2220 x 1080 than Google Pixel 3 which has resolution of 2160 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 2915 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 12.2 MP | 12.2 MP |
| Price | Rs. 21500 | Rs. 13999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October, 2018. The cost of Google Pixel 3 is Rs. 21500. The launch Date of the second phone is May, 2019. The cost of Google Pixel 3a is Rs. 13999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 3a has larger screen size of 5.6 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 3's 5.5 inch screen. Google Pixel 3 has Screen type where as Google Pixel 3a has OLED Screen type. Google Pixel 3 has display density of 447 PPI & Google Pixel 3a has only 441 PPI display density. Google Pixel 3 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 3a has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 12.2 MP Rear Camera.Google Pixel 3 has 8 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 3a's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v9.0 and the second one on v9.0 (Pie) version.
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| Name | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | No |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October, 2018 | May, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 68.2 x 145.6 x 7.9 mm | 70.1 x 151.3 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 148 g | 147 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color P-OLED (16M colors Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | 5.6 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 441 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77.2% | ~ 77.2% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | Always-on Display, Now Playing,True Black Level, Full 24-bit Depth or 16 Million Colours, D67 White Point |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Pixel Imprint: Back-mounted , Barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Haptics |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | eSIM Compatible, Google Cast, AR Core, Built-in Google Assistant, Google Photos, Adaptive Battery | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12.2 MP with autofocus | 12.2 MP f/1.8 with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Touch to focus, Auto HDR | 12.2MP Dual-pixel, Night Sight, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 240/30/60 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP + 8 MP | 8 MP f/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD, 480p @ 30 fps | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silve | |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 615 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | SMS, MMS, IM |
| Push Email | Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
| Video | MP4, H.265 | MP4, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 2915 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 18W Fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |