Pixel 3 vs Pixel 4a

Upgrading from a Pixel 3 to a Pixel 4a would put you on a two-year upgrade cycle. Typically, following a two-year upgrade cycle means getting a large boost in performance. In this case, the Pixel 3 launched as a flagship and the Pixel 4a launched as a mid-range model. This will be a good upgrade path, but it means the improvements will not be as sweeping. One perk you will notice immediately is the look and feel of the phone. The Pixel 4a has a 5.8-inch display and measurements of 5.7 (H) by 2.7 (W), and the Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch display and measurements of 5.7 (H) by 2.7 (W). Essentially, you’ll be getting a slightly bigger display without getting a bigger phone. This is due to the slimmer bezels and the use of the hole-punch style camera on the Pixel 4a. The display is also an always-on with HDR support, a Gorilla Glass 3 glass cover, and a resolution of 2340 x 1080. The Pixel 4a also has a soft-touch polycarbonate unibody design. Other highlights on the Pixel 4a include a 3,140 mAh battery with fast charging capabilities, 128GB of storage, 6GB of RAM, a Snapdragon 730G processor, and a 12.2MP (f/1.7) dual-pixel camera on the back.