Side by side comparison and review of Google Pixel 3a XL and Google Pixel 5. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | G020B | GTT9Q | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 160.1 mm | 144.7 mm | Google Pixel 3a XL has greater height than Google Pixel 5. |
| Width | 76.1 mm | 70.4 mm | Google Pixel 3a XL has greater width than Google Pixel 5. |
| Depth | 8.2 mm | 8 mm | Google Pixel 5 is narrower than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Weight | 167 g | 151 g | Google Pixel 5 is lighter than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Body Colour | Clearly white | Just black | Purple-ish | Just black | Sorta sage | |
| Body Material | Polycarbonate | Corning Gorilla Glass 6, 100% recycled aluminium enclosure | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Google Pixel 5 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 1.52 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (head) | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | OLED | Flexible OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 6" | Both phones have the same screen size. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Google Pixel 5 has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 432 ppi | Google Pixel 5 has better pixel density than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19.5:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | 1000000:1 | Google Pixel 5 has better display contrast ratio than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| HDR | - | Yes | Google Pixel 5 has HDR. |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Now Playing | Always-on display, Now Playing, Smooth Display (up to 90 Hz), display with transmissive hole |
| PROCESSOR | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
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| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz | Google Pixel 5 has higher clock speed than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Google Pixel 3a XL has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 615 | Qualcomm ADRENO 620 |
| MEMORY | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | Google Pixel 5 has more RAM than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Google Pixel 5 has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| CAMERA | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12.2 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.7 | Google Pixel 5 has better lens aperture than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 76 degree(s) | 77 degree(s) | Google Pixel 5 has larger lens field of view than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | 1.4 μm | Both phones have the same camera pixel size. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes | Portrait mode | - | |
| Light Source | - | Flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection, Motion Auto Focus | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Dual Pixel Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 16 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 107 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | 84 degree(s) | 83 degree(s) | Google Pixel 3a XL has larger front lens field of view than Google Pixel 5. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | 1.12 μm | Both phones have the same front camera pixel size. |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3700 mAh | 4080 mAh | Google Pixel 5 has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Power Delivery 2.0 | Google Pixel 5 has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Google Pixel 5 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi |
| CELLULAR | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Google Pixel 5 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n12 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, n12 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | A2DP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | AAC, apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD |
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| FEATURES | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, haptics sensor, Active Edge | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, flicker sensor, spectral sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, Night Shift, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor | MIMO technology, Three microphones, Noise suppression, Titan M Security Module, 3 years of security and OS updates, Reverse wireless charging |
| OTHERS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
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| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |
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