![]() It's the same sensor as the one on the Pixel 3 XL, and Google is leveraging its computational photography smarts to deliver a similar quality of photos. The standout feature on the Pixel 3a XL is the 12.2MP camera at the back. Google needed to make strategic decisions to ensure that the Pixel 3a XL doesn't make the 3 XL obsolete, and that's evident when you look at the features that are missing from the device. Instead, you get the option to upload at high quality, just like every other Android phone. The Pixel 3a XL also loses out on unlimited original quality photo and video uploads to Google Photos. Google decided to not offer either of those features on the 3a XL as a way to save costs, and that makes sense. That said, the Pixel 3 XL does have a lot of extras: there are wireless charging and IP68 dust and water resistance, making it withstand the elements better. Pixel 3 XL costs a premium, but you do get more features. If you don't care about gaming, you're not going to see a lot of difference in day-to-day performance between the Pixel 3a XL and the 3 XL. I've been using the Snapdragon 670-powered Pixel 3a XL for just under a week, and while I haven't seen any performance slowdowns yet, the Adreno 615 GPU doesn't handle intensive titles like PUBG and Fortnite as well as the Adreno 630 on the Snapdragon 845. Source: Android Central (Image credit: Source: Android Central)Īlthough both devices share the same camera at the back, the Pixel 3 XL has a beefier Snapdragon 845, which is better for gaming. Pixel 3 XL has better hardware and wireless charging The Snapdragon 670 chipset is fabricated on the same 10nm process as the Snapdragon 845, and with the 3a XL sporting a lower-res screen and bigger battery, it offers better battery life than the 3 XL - battery longevity is easily the 3 XL's biggest shortcoming. There's also a larger 3700mAh battery on the 3a XL, versus the 3400mAh unit on the 3 XL. The phone includes a headphone jack at the top, a welcome move. The Pixel 3a XL isn't without its advantages in this area. ![]() The Pixel 3 XL's higher-res screen combined with front-facing stereo speakers creates a much more immersive experience. Both phones also have stereo speakers, but the Pixel 3 XL has them at the front and the 3a XL's speakers are located at the bottom. That said, the Pixel 3 XL has a flagship-level panel - albeit by 2018 standards - and you can stream HDR10 videos on the device. ![]() The resolution is also lower on the 3a XL at 1080p, but the panel itself is great for the asking price. The Pixel 3 XL has a 6.3-inch display, whereas the 3a XL measures in at 6 inches.
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