Pixel 3a XL vs Pixel 5

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Choosing to upgrade from the Pixel 3a XL to the Pixel 5 will bring notable improvements in terms of performance, and in terms of looks. To start, both phones have a 6.0-inch display, but due to slimmer bezels and the use of a hole-punch style camera on the front -- the Pixel 5 is smaller in size. The Pixel 5 measures in at 5.7 (H) by 2.8 and the Pixel 3a XL measures in at 6.3 (H) by 3.0 (W). The Pixel 5 also brings Smooth Display, which allows for an up to 90Hz refresh rate. The Pixel 5 has 128GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, and is powered by a Snapdragon 765G with Octa-Core processor. In comparison, the Pixel 3a XL has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a Snapdragon 670 with Octa-Core processor. You would also be getting a larger battery, with more battery-related features. The Pixel 5 has a 4,080 mAh battery with fast charging, fast wireless charging, and Battery Share, which allow you to wirelessly charge other devices.

Price Comparison

Pixel 3a XL vs Pixel 5 Pricing

Pixel 3a XL prices start at $95, which is cheaper than the Pixel 5 low price of $119.

Specs Comparison

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Size

Size Pixel 3a XL Pixel 5
Width 76 mm 3.0 inches 70 mm 2.8 inches
Height 160 mm 6.3 inches 145 mm 5.7 inches
Depth 8 mm 0.3 inches 8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight 167 g 5.9 ounces 151 g 5.3 ounces

Camera

Camera Pixel 3a XL Pixel 5
Primary 12.2 MP 12.2 MP
Resolution 4032x3024 4032x3024

Screen

Display Pixel 3a XL Pixel 5
Resolution 1080x2160 1080x2340
Screen Size 152 mm 6.0 in 151 mm 5.9 in
Pixels Per Inch 402 ppi 437 ppi

Battery

Battery Pixel 3a XL Pixel 5
Capacity 3700 mAh 4000 mAh
Longevity hours 48 hours
USB USB-C USB-C

Processing

Processor Pixel 3a XL Pixel 5
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 5G SM7250-AA (Nairo)

Color Choices

Pixel 3a XL

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • White
  • Purple

Which Pixel 3a XL color should you buy?

Pixel 5

Available in 2 colors:

  • Black
  • Sage

Which color Pixel 5 is the most popular?

Pixel 3a XL vs Pixel 5 Colors

The Pixel 3a XL introduces one new color not found in the Pixel 5 color palette: Sage. Both the Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 5 share one color: Black. However, the Pixel 3a XL does away with White and Purple, previously seen on the Pixel 5.

Storage Options

Pixel 3a XL

Choose from 1 storage option:

  • 64GB

Which Pixel 3a XL storage should I buy?

Pixel 5

Choose from 1 storage option:

  • 128GB

Which storage Pixel 5 is the most popular?

Pixel 3a XL vs Pixel 5 Storage

The Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 5 have completely different storage options. The Pixel 3a XL offers one storage size: 128 GB. The Pixel 5 sports different storage size: 64 GB.

Reviews

Pixel 3a XL

60 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel 5

38 reviews 4.8 stars

Pixel 3a XL vs Pixel 5 Reviews

The Pixel 3a XL scores higher with users earning 4.9 of 5.0 stars compared to the Pixel 5 with 4.8 stars.

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