Google Pixel 3a XL vs Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Google Pixel 3a XL and Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Google Pixel 3a XL which has resolution of 2160 x 1080. Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a XL
| Name | Google Pixel 3a XL | Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6 in | 5.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 12.2 MP | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14999 | Rs. 54999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July, 2019. The cost of Google Pixel 3a XL is Rs. 14999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) is Rs. 54999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 3a XL has larger screen size of 6 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB)'s 5.4 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Apple's phone has display density of 476 PPI & Google's phone has only 402 PPI display density. Google Pixel 3a XL has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 3a XL (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 3a XL's 12.2 MP Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 3a XL's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Google Pixel 3a XL has version Pie 9.0 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has version v14 iOS Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 3a XL | Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 3A XL | iPhone 12 Mini |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July, 2019 | October 13, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.1 x 160.1 x 8.2 mm | 64.2 x 131.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 133 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | 5.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 476 PPI |
| Features | Always-on Display, Super Contrast Ratio, True Black Level, Full 24-bit Depth, D67 White Point | Super Retina XDR, HDR Display |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Pixel Imprint: Back-mounted , Barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Haptics | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | eSIM Compatible, Titan M Security Module, Adaptive Battery | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12.2 MP ƒ/1.8 | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 12.2MP Dual-pixel, Night Sight, Portrait Mode | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 240/30/60 fps HD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD, 480p @ 30 fps | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | iOS v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Adreno 615 | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | MP4, H.265 | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3700 mAh, Li-Po Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 50 hours | |