
On the first day of Google I/O conference 2019, the giant from Mountain View officially presented new smartphones Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. Although they are sometimes referred to as "budget" Pixels, they are rather mid-range devices.
As with previous Pixels, the 3a Series models have a lot in common. Both models use Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processors, supported by Adreno 616 graphics chips and 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. In both, we also find 64 GB of internal memory, which is a bit worrying, considering that it can’t be extended with a microSD card. For consolation, both models include NFC and minijack connectors. In the range of communication interfaces we have LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC, as well as dual band Wi-Fi and GPS navigation, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo and QZSS.
Both new models have the same - in addition fairly decent - cameras. On the back there are 12.2-megapixel matrices with 1.4 micrometer pixels and optically stabilized lenses with f/1.8 aperture. Cameras were enriched with Night Sight night mode and video recording in 4K. In the front, in a classic, straight frame above the screen there were mounted 8 megapixel cameras with f/2.0 aperture, which - just like the back ones - have the ability to digitally blur the background. The new Pixel equipment is complemented by classic fingerprint readers, a gyroscope and an Active Edge interface that allows some of the phone's functions to be operated by squeezing the casing. Both smartphones support fast charging of 18 W.
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What is the difference between these models? Google Pixel 3a has a 5.6-inch OLED screen and a battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh, while in Pixel 3a XL we find a 6-inch screen (of course OLED one) and a 3700 mAh battery. None of the new Pixels has a notch or a hole in the screen, but the phones differ slightly in the proportions of the screens. The smaller one has a side ratio of 18.5: 9, and a larger one - 18: 9. Both displays have Full HD+ resolution.
Google Pixel 3a costs $ 399, while Pixel 3a XL costs $ 479. There are three housing colours to choose from, including purple and pink.
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