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Google Pixel 3a / 3a XL specs: Snapdragon 670, same great camera, and a headphone jack!
After months of rumors and leaks, Google finally announced the Pixel 3a and 3a XL. Even though it’s easy to assume the two Pixel 3a phones are firmly in the mid-range, there’s more going on than meets the eye. Let’s take a look at the full list of Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL specs.
If you needed any evidence that the Pixel 3a phones are mid-range smartphones, look no further than their displays. Instead of using some version of Corning’s Gorilla Glass for the display, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL feature Dragontrail. The shift to Dragontrail was likely a cost-saving decision on Google’s part.
Also read: Google Pixel 3a XL review | Google Pixel 3a review
That said, Dragontrail is more prone to breaking relative to Gorilla Glass. Also, the latest iteration of Dragontrail — Dragontrail Pro — was released in 2016. That doesn’t compare well to Corning, which released Gorilla Glass 6 in 2018. We’ll be sure to keep an eye on the Pixel 3a and 3a XL’s displays in our testing.
Also note the lack of a second front camera for wider-angle selfies. That’s something we can live with, since the rear camera hardware seems to be the exact same hardware found in the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. We’ll wait and see how the image quality stacks up to the Pixel 3 phones and other mid-range smartphones.
On the flip side, welcome back headphone jack!
Google Pixel 3A and 3A XL spec comparison
| Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 3a XL | |
|---|---|---|
Display | Google Pixel 3a 5.6-inch gOLED 2,220 x 1,080 resolution 18.5:9 aspect ratio Dragontrail | Google Pixel 3a XL 6-inch gOLED 2,160 x 1,080 resolution 18:9 aspect ratio Dragontrail |
Processor | Google Pixel 3a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 2GHz + 1.7GHz octa-core, 64-bit | Google Pixel 3a XL Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 2GHz + 1.7GHz octa-core, 64-bit |
RAM | Google Pixel 3a 4GB LPDDR4x | Google Pixel 3a XL 4GB LPDDR4x |
Storage | Google Pixel 3a 64GB | Google Pixel 3a XL 64GB |
MicroSD | Google Pixel 3a No | Google Pixel 3a XL No |
Battery | Google Pixel 3a 3,000mAh 18W fast charging No wireless charging | Google Pixel 3a XL 3,700mAh 18W fast charging No wireless charging |
Cameras | Google Pixel 3a Rear: 12.2MP Dual-Pixel Sony IMX363 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, 1.4µm pixels, 76-degree field-of-view, autofocus with dual-pixel phase detection, optical + electronic image stabilization Front: 8MP sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 1.12µm pixels, fixed focus, 84-degree field-of-view | Google Pixel 3a XL Rear: 12.2MP Dual-Pixel Sony IMX363 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, 1.4µm pixels, 76-degree field-of-view, autofocus with dual-pixel phase detection, optical + electronic image stabilization Front: 8MP sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 1.12µm pixels, fixed focus, 84-degree field-of-view |
IP rating | Google Pixel 3a No | Google Pixel 3a XL No |
Headphone jack | Google Pixel 3a Yes | Google Pixel 3a XL Yes |
Sensors | Google Pixel 3a Active Edge Proximity Ambient light Accelerometer Gyrometer Magnetometer Barometer Android Sensor Hub | Google Pixel 3a XL Active Edge Proximity Ambient light Accelerometer Gyrometer Magnetometer Barometer Android Sensor Hub |
Security | Google Pixel 3a Rear fingerprint sensor Titan M Security Module | Google Pixel 3a XL Rear fingerprint sensor Titan M Security Module |
Software | Google Pixel 3a Android 9 Pie | Google Pixel 3a XL Android 9 Pie |
Dimensions and weight | Google Pixel 3a 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2mm 147g | Google Pixel 3a XL 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2mm 167g |
Colors | Google Pixel 3a Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish | Google Pixel 3a XL Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish |
The Pixel 3a costs $399, while the Pixel 3a XL can be yours for $479. You can go here to learn when you can buy the Pixel 3a phones and from where. You can also check out our ongoing coverage of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL at the links below:
- Google Pixel 3a review: The phone made for everyone
- Google Pixel 3a phones don’t offer free original quality Google Photos backups
- Google Nest Hub Max announced
Keep it tuned to Android Authority for more coverage of the new Google hardware and other announcements from Google I/O 2019!
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