Google Pixel vs Google Pixel 3a
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Google Pixel 3a
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Google Pixel
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Google Pixel
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 3a |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5.6 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 2220 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 441 | 441 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Asahi Dragontrail Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 69 | 75 |
Platform
| Spec | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 3a |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 615 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 | Snapdragon 670 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 3a |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 3a |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12.3 MP, f/2 | — |
| Wide | — | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 3a |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 3a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2770 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| music play | Up to 110 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 456 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 26 h (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 3a |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 143.8 | 151.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 143 | 147 |
| Width (mm) | 69.5 | 70.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 3a |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, October 04. Released 2016, October 20 | 2019, May 07 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2019, May 15 |
Network
| Spec | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 3a |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 3a |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 3a |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Google Pixel | Google Pixel 3a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Google Pixel and Google Pixel 3a are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Google Pixel 3a packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Google Pixel reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 12.3 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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