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Google Pixel 3a XL vs Sharp Aquos sense5G

What Pixel 3a XL does better (8) and where Aquos sense5G wins (14) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 3a XL
Google · 2019Pixel 3a XL
6.1Score
8 advantages≈ $310
vs
Sharp Aquos sense5G
Sharp · 2020Aquos sense5G
6.5Score
14 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
5.8Display4.4
6.3Camera7.1
2.7Battery3.9
9.2Features7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 3a XLAquos sense5G
76.1 × 160.18.271 × 1488.9
Pixel 3a XLAquos sense5GDifference
Height160.1 mm148 mm+12.1 mm
Width76.1 mm71 mm+5.1 mm
Thickness8.2 mm8.9 mm−0.7 mm
Weight167 g178 g−11 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 3a XL better than Aquos sense5G?

  1. OLED panelYes · Aquos sense5G: No
  2. Optical stabilisationYes · Aquos sense5G: No
  3. Stereo speakersYes · Aquos sense5G: No
  4. eSIMYes · Aquos sense5G: No
  5. Weight167 g vs 178 g+7%
  6. Screen size6″ vs 5.8″+3%
  7. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/2+11%
  8. Thickness8.2 mm vs 8.9 mm+9%

Why is Aquos sense5G better than Pixel 3a XL?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 8 GB2×
  2. Battery capacity3,700 mAh vs 4,570 mAh+24%
  3. Wired charging18 W vs 27 W+50%
  4. Storage (max)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  5. Telephoto cameraNo · Pixel 3a XL: Yes
  6. Rear cameras1 vs 33×
  7. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  8. Memory card slotNo · Pixel 3a XL: Yes
  9. Ultra-wide cameraNo · Pixel 3a XL: Yes
  10. Pixel density402 ppi vs 435 ppi+8%
  11. USB version2 vs 3.1+55%
  12. Process10 nm vs 8 nm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight167 g178 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.9 mm
Height160.1 mm148 mm
Width76.1 mm71 mm
FramePlasticAluminium
BackPlasticAluminium
Ingress protection—IP6X
Glass protectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass—
ColoursJust Black, Clearly White, Purple-ishSatin Gold, Titanium Black
Display
Screen size6″5.8″
PanelOLEDIGZO IPS LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,160 px2,280 px
Pixel density402 ppi435 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Measured brightness451 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio76.3%79.9%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process10 nm8 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2 GHz
GPUAdreno 615Adreno 619L
AnTuTu score159,110—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)5,176—
Memory
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/2
Main sensor size1/2.55"—
Rear cameras13
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps30 fps
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity3,700 mAh4,570 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Wired charging18 W27 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5G—Yes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth55.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.1
USB version23.1
Dual-band GPS—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearFront
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 9.0 (Pie)Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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