Google has just revealed the new Pixel 3a and 3a XL mid-range phones, bringing its flagship Pixel 3 experience to a more affordable line-up of smartphones. The core experience is mostly identical and both phones feature a similar aesthetic to their flagship siblings, even if the actual build quality and devices themselves use different materials.
Both phones have the same awesome camera found on the Pixel 3, but some of the internal specs have been downgraded in order to achieve the lower mid-range price tag. Here's a closer look at all the specs inside the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.
Category | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 3a XL |
---|---|---|
Operating System | Android 9 Pie | Android 9 Pie |
Display | 5.6-inch 2220 x 1080 OLED 18.5:9 |
6.0-inch 2160 x 1080 OLED 18:9 |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 2.0GHz + 1.7GHz Octa-core 64-bit |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 2.0GHz + 1.7GHz Octa-core 64-bit |
RAM | 4GB LPDDR4 |
4GB LPDDR4 |
Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Rear Camera | 12.2MP Dual-Pixel Sony IMX363 Optical + electronic image stabilization f/1.8 aperture 76° field of view 1.4μm pixel width |
12.2MP Dual-Pixel Sony IMX363 Optical + electronic image stabilization f/1.8 aperture 76° field of view 1.4μm pixel width |
Front Camera | 8MP f/2.0 aperture 84° field of view 1.12μm pixel width |
8MP f/2.0 aperture 84° field of view 1.12μm pixel width |
Security | Rear fingerprint sensor | Rear fingerprint sensor |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4 + 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 NFC Google Cast |
Wi-Fi 2.4 + 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 NFC Google Cast |
Ports | USB-C 3.5mm headphone jack |
USB-C 3.5mm headphone jack |
Audio | Stereo speakers AptX AptX HD |
Stereo speakers AptX AptX HD |
Battery | 3,000 mAh 18w fast charging |
3,700 mAh 18w fast charging |
Dimensions | 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2mm | 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2mm |
Weight | 147g | 167g |
Colors | Just Black Clearly White Purple-ish |
Just Black Clearly White Purple-ish |
Security Updates | Minimum 3 years of security updates | Minimum 3 years of security updates |
OS Updates | Minimum 3 years of OS updates | Minimum 3 years of OS updates |
Budget flagship

Google Pixel 3a
Google's first mid-range Pixel is a very worthy contender.
If you've been wanting to get your hands on the Pixel 3's amazing camera, but the $800 starting price is out of your budget, look no further than the Pixel 3a. It has everything that made the Pixel 3 one of the best phones of last year, at a significantly more affordable price tag.

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