Google Pixel 3A vs Google Pixel 3A XL

Our verdict: You'll get more screen real estate from the Google Pixel 3A XL at 6", though the Google Pixel 3A is crisper at 441 PPI. At 147g, the Google Pixel 3A is the lighter of the two. If contracts aren't your thing, the Google Pixel 3A at £89.00 SIM-free is the cheaper buy.

Screen
5.6" 6"
Display
OLED OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2220 1080 x 2160
Pixels Per Inch
441 402
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670
Storage
64GB 64GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Dimensions
151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm
Weight
147 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free
£89.00 £120.00
Google Pixel 3A Google Pixel 3A Google Pixel 3A XL Google Pixel 3A XL
Screen 5.6" 6"
Display OLED OLED
Resolution 1080 x 2220 1080 x 2160
Pixels Per Inch 441 402
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670
Storage 64GB 64GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Dimensions 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm
Weight 147 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free £89.00 £120.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Google Pixel 3A or Google Pixel 3A XL?

The Google Pixel 3A XL has the bigger screen at 6" compared to the Google Pixel 3A's 5.6", the Google Pixel 3A has the sharper display at 441 pixels per inch versus 402, and both use OLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Google Pixel 3A or Google Pixel 3A XL?

The Google Pixel 3A features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Google Pixel 3A XL has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Google Pixel 3A or Google Pixel 3A XL?

The Google Pixel 3A is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £89.00.

What storage options are available for the Google Pixel 3A and Google Pixel 3A XL?

The Google Pixel 3A is available in 64GB, while the Google Pixel 3A XL comes in 64GB.

What processors do the Google Pixel 3A and Google Pixel 3A XL use?

The Google Pixel 3A is powered by the Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670, while the Google Pixel 3A XL uses the Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Google Pixel 3A or Google Pixel 3A XL?

The Google Pixel 3A is the more portable of the two — it's 20g lighter at 147 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Google Pixel 3A or Google Pixel 3A XL?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.

What operating system do the Google Pixel 3A and Google Pixel 3A XL run?

Both phones run Android.