Google Pixel 3 Vs Google Pixel 3a

What is the difference between the Pixel 3 vs Pixel 3a?

In our opinion, it’s relatively easy to choose between the Pixel 3 vs 3a. These are both great phones, but as you can probably tell by looking at the specs, the Pixel 3 has a better processor and build quality. The Pixel 3 has the weight and feel of a premium smartphone, while the Pixel 3a feels very plasticky.

But that doesn’t mean that the 3a is a bad phone. And if you’re a fan of wired headphones, you may actually prefer the Pixel 3a vs the Pixel 3. Yes, that’s right, the Pixel 3a comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, a rare feature in the world of modern smartphones.

Despite that slight advantage, we’d still prefer the original Pixel 3 vs the Pixel 3a, especially now that their prices are so similar on our refurbished store.

Pixel 3 vs Pixel 3a screen size and dimensions comparison

Screen size: 5.5-inch OLED vs 5.6-inch OLED  

Screen resolution: 2280 x 1080 pixels (443 ppi) vs 2220 x 1080 pixels (441 ppi) 

Dimensions (Millimeters): 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9mm vs 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2mm 

Weight (Grams): 148g vs 147g 

As you can see above, the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a are built very similarly. The Pixel 3a does have a slightly taller screen, but if you hold the two phones side-by-side, you'd notice the build quality before you noticed a size difference.

Is the Pixel 3a camera as good as the Pixel 3 camera?

The Pixel 3a takes slightly longer to process images when compared to its slightly more premium sibling. Its images are also known for having slightly cooler colour temperatures. But to be honest, if you compare the images taken by the Pixel 3 vs 3a, you will notice Google’s colour processing working similar magic in both phones.