Google Pixel 3a vs Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Google Pixel 3a and Google Pixel 3 (128GB) 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 (128GB) which has resolution of 2160 x 1080. Google Pixel 3 (128GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a
| Name | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 2915 mAh |
| Camera | 12.2 MP | 12.2 MP |
| Price | Rs. 13999 | Rs. 80000 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May, 2019. The cost of Google Pixel 3a is Rs. 13999. The launch Date of the second phone is October, 2018. The cost of Google Pixel 3 (128GB) is Rs. 80000.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 3 (128GB) has screen size of 5.5 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 3a's 5.6 inch screen. Google Pixel 3a has OLED Screen type where as Google Pixel 3 (128GB) has Screen type. Google Pixel 3 (128GB) has display density of 447 PPI & Google Pixel 3a has only 441 PPI display density. Google Pixel 3a has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 3 (128GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM Google Pixel 3 (128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Google Pixel 3a (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 12.2 MP Rear Camera.Google Pixel 3a has 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 3 (128GB)'s 8 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v9.0 (Pie) and the second one on v9.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) |
| 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 | May, 2019 | October, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.1 x 151.3 x 8.2 mm | 68.2 x 145.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 147 g | 148 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color P-OLED (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.6 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 18:9 |
| PPI | ~ 441 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77.2% | ~ 77.2% |
| Features | Always-on Display, Now Playing,True Black Level, Full 24-bit Depth or 16 Million Colours, D67 White Point | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 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 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Pixel Imprint: Back-mounted , Barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Haptics | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Water Resistance | No | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | eSIM Compatible, Google Cast, AR Core, Built-in Google Assistant, Google Photos, Adaptive Battery | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12.2 MP f/1.8 with autofocus | 12.2 MP with autofocus |
| Features | 12.2MP Dual-pixel, Night Sight, Portrait Mode | Face detection, Touch to focus, Auto HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 240/30/60 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP f/2 | 8 MP + 8 MP |
| 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 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silve | |
| GPU | Adreno 615 | Adreno 630 |
| 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 | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 2915 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |