Google Pixel 3a XL vs Google Pixel 5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Google Pixel 3a XL
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Google Pixel 5
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Google Pixel 5
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Google Pixel 5
Better display
Google Pixel 5
Lighter body
Google Pixel 5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6 | 6 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 |
| PPI | 402 | 432 |
| Glass Type | Asahi Dragontrail Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Screen-to-body | 76.3 | 85.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 615 | Adreno 620 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 670 | Snapdragon 765G 5G |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 7 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 11 |
Memory
| Spec | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama | LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| ultrawide | — | 16 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3700 | 4080 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 12 |
Body
| Spec | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 160.1 | 144.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 167 | 151 |
| Width (mm) | 76.1 | 70.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, May 07 | 2020, September 30 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, May 15 | Available. Released 2020, October 15 |
Network
| Spec | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - GD1YQ |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Google Pixel 3a XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Google Pixel 3a XL and Google Pixel 5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Google Pixel 5 packs a 4080 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Google Pixel 5 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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