Google Pixel 3a vs Samsung Galaxy A12
Quick Comparison
Both Google Pixel 3a and Samsung Galaxy A12 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 3a has better resolution of 2220 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A12 which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 3a | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12.2 MP | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 13999 | Rs. 10999 |
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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 February 16, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A12 is Rs. 10999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 3a has screen size of 5.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A12's 6.5 inch screen. Google Pixel 3a has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A12 has Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 441 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Google's phone ~ 77.2%. Google Pixel 3a has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A12 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 3a's 12.2 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP 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 10 version.
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| Name | Google Pixel 3a | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May, 2019 | February 16, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.1 x 151.3 x 8.2 mm | 75.8 x 164 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 147 g | 205 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color PLS IPS (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.6 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 441 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77.2% | ~ 85.8% |
| Features | Always-on Display, Now Playing,True Black Level, Full 24-bit Depth or 16 Million Colours, D67 White Point | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes |
| 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, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Pixel Imprint: Back-mounted , Barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Haptics | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| 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 | 48 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 5 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | 12.2MP Dual-pixel, Night Sight, Portrait Mode | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 240/30/60 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP f/2 | 8 MP f/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD, 480p @ 30 fps | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Mediatek Helio P35 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silve | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 615 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | Yes |
| Video | MP4, H.265 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |