Google Pixel 8A vs Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 8A has better RAM than Google Pixel 3 (128GB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 8A has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Google Pixel 3 (128GB) which has resolution of 2160 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 8A | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 2915 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual | 12.2 MP |
| Price | Rs. 46999 | Rs. 80000 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 07, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 8A is Rs. 46999. 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 8A's 6.1 inch screen. Google Pixel 8A 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 8A has only 430 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google Pixel 8A has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.6% than Google Pixel 3 (128GB)'s ~ 77.2%. Google Pixel 8A has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 3 (128GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 8A's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 3 (128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8A's 64 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 3 (128GB)'s 12.2 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 8A will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 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 14 and the second one on v9.0 version.
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| Name | Google Pixel 8A | Google Pixel 3 (128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 8a, (GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | Pixel 3 128GB |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | No |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 07, 2024 | October, 2018 |
| In The Box | Handset, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adaptor, Sim Tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.7 x 152.1 x 8.9 mm | 68.2 x 145.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 148 g |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color P-OLED (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18:9 |
| PPI | ~ 430 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.6% | ~ 77.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Always-on Display, Upto 1,400 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection |
| Notch | Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | Sub-617: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE80, MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Seven years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates, AI Mobile (Google AI), LPDDR5x RAM, Stereo Speakers, 2 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Stereo Recording, Speech Enhancement, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Magic Eraser | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1.12µm | 12.2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+, Ultra HDR, Long Exposure | Face detection, Touch to focus, Auto HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm, 1.12µm Punch Hole | 8 MP + 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine-Cores Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 630 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
| Video | Yes | MP4, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4492 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 2915 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes |