Google Pixel 3a vs Google Pixel 4 XL

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battery
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memory
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Google Pixel 3a
Price
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BODY Dimensions: 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm (5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 in)
SOUND 3.5mm jack : Yes
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Google Pixel 4 XL
Price
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PLATFORM GPU: Adreno 640
DISPLAY Size: 6.3 inches, 98.0 cm2
DISPLAY Resolution: 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Po 3700 mAh battery
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM UFS 2.1
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launch
Announced
2019, May
Status
Available. Released 2019, May
platform
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10.0
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 615
camera
Rear
Single: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4Âµm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front
Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12Âµm
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama
display
Size
5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Technology
OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass Always-on display
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery
Charging
Fast battery charging 18W USB Power Delivery 2.0
body
Dimensions
151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm (5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 in)
Weight
147 g (5.19 oz, 0.32 lb)
Build
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
features
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100), 71(600)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
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launch
Announced
2019, October
Status
Available. Released 2019, October
platform
OS
Android 10.0
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640
camera
Rear
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Front
No
Video
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Features
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display
Size
6.3 inches, 98.0 cm2
Resolution
1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
Technology
P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 DCI-P3 100% HDR Always-on display 90Hz
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 3700 mAh battery
Charging
Fast battery charging 18W USB Power Delivery 2.0 QI wireless charging
body
Dimensions
160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.31 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz, 0.43 lb)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM UFS 2.1
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
sound
3.5mm jack
No
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - Global LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46(5200), 48, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - USA
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
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Summary

The Google Pixel 4 XL has better graphics processor Adreno 640 thanks to which the user will be able to play more number of new games.

The Google Pixel 4 XL has 4K UHD (1440 x 3040 pixels) screen resolution with 533 ppi pixel density which is better in compare to the Google Pixel 3a 4K UHD (1080 x 2220 pixels) screen resolution with 440 ppi pixel density. It makes this model a good choice for playing games. The Pixel 3a smartphone is easier to use as it has more portable dimensions than the Google Pixel 4 XL: 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm versus 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm. The Google Pixel 3a model weight 147g which is 46g lighter than the weight of the Google Pixel 4 XL.

The Pixel 3a contains a 3.5mm jack which is the most easy way to connect earphones and listen music. The Google Pixel 4 XL has a better battery life as it is equipped with 3700mah battery which is 700mah bigger compared to the Google Pixel 3a cell. That's mean this model will live for a longer time without charging.

The Pixel 4 XL has 5 advantages and the Google Pixel 3a only 3 so the Pixel 4 XL will be the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.