This week, Google unveiled its new Pixel 3a smartphone.The Pixel 3 model didn't live up to expectations
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iPhone XR is cheaper than iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, butit still costs 66,000 rubles, which is much more expensive than the Pixel 3a for $ 400 (26k rubles). For a lot of money, the smartphone has more features, but the Pixel 3a will win in two areas: the camera and the system. The Pixel 3a has the same main camera as the Pixel 3, which is very interesting for buyers.
So which smartphone to choose: Pixel 3a or iPhone XR? Is the iPhone XR worth the extra money? Read on to find out.
Design
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The iPhone XR has the same design as the iPhone XS, notcounting a couple of compromises. It has aluminum frames on the sides, and the frame around the screen is slightly thicker than the iPhone XS. Thanks to the IP67 certification, the smartphone is protected from water and dust.
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Pixel 3a has the same design as the more expensivePixel 3. However, it has a plastic case, so it is not as premium as the Pixel 3. In addition, the frames around the screen are quite thick, which makes it look outdated.
The Pixel 3a is not protected by IP certification, but it does have a headphone jack. The iPhone XR's added value is justified by its premium build quality and water resistance.
Display
- iPhone XR - 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD, 1792 x 828
- Pixel 3a - 5.6-inch OLED display, 2220 x 1080 resolution
- Pixel 3a XL - 6-inch OLED display, 2220 x 1080 resolution
Despite the low cost, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL have OLED displays. They are not as high-quality as the Galaxy S10, but still pretty good.
The iPhone XR has an LCD display. It is larger than the Pixel 3a display, but its resolution is less. The LCD display cannot be compared with the OLED panel in terms of contrast, brightness and color gamut.
CPU
- iPhone XR - 7 nm A12 Bionic
- Pixel 3a - 8-core Snapdragon 670 @ 2 GHz
Here, the iPhone XR is the clear winner. It has an A12 Bionic processor, like the iPhone XS. And this processor is just a monster in terms of power. He will cope with all the tasks.
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The Snapdragon 670 processor is not as powerful asThe Snapdragon 845 in the Pixel 3. Thanks to Google’s optimization, the Pixel 3a performs its basic tasks as fast as its more expensive brother, but it does a little worse with difficult tasks.
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Camera
- iPhone XR - 12 megapixel camera with f / 1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization, Smart HDR, Focus Pixels, portrait mode with bokeh effect adjustment
- Pixel 3a - 12 megapixel camera with f / 1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization, HDR +, portrait mode
Both smartphones have one main camera. Although their specifications are the same, the Pixel 3a is better thanks to the system. Pixel 3a takes the same high-quality pictures as Pixel 3. This is very good, since the Pixel 3 camera is still considered one of the best among smartphones.
However, this applies only to photographs, sincethe video shoots the iPhone XR better. It can record 4K video at 60 frames / s; its dynamic range is better, as is stereo sound. Pixel 3a can only shoot video in 1080p.
Memory and RAM
- iPhone XR - 3 GB RAM, 64/128/256 GB memory
- Pixel 3a / XL - 4 GB RAM, 64 GB memory
Everything is clear here. Pixel 3a and 3a XL are only available with 64 GB of memory. They do not have a slot for a memory card, so if free memory runs out, there's nothing to be done. The base memory of the iPhone XR is 64 GB, but it is also available with 128 and 256 GB of memory.
As for RAM, the Pixel 3a has 1 GB more than the iPhone XR. However, in reality the difference is not noticeable.
Biometric authentication
- iPhone XR - Face ID
- Pixel 3a - fingerprint scanner
Android smartphones are increasingly appearingfingerprint scanners built into the display, but the Pixel 3a still has a regular scanner located on the back side. Such a fingerprint scanner is faster and more accurate than the built-in display.
The iPhone XR has Face ID recognition, which is slightly slower than the fingerprint scanner. However, in most cases it is still more convenient.
Connection
- iPhone XR - SIM / eSIM, LTE, Wi-Fi ac MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, VoLTE, NFC with read mode
- Pixel 3a - single SIM, LTE, Wi-Fi ac MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
Due to its budget, the iPhone XR and Pixel 3ahave compromised in the field of communications. The iPhone XS and Pixel 3 have Gigabit LTE support, but the iPhone XR and Pixel 3a do not. This means slower mobile Internet and a weaker signal. The iPhone XR at least has support for two SIM cards.
Battery
- iPhone XR - 2942 mAh, wireless charging
- Pixel 3a - 3000 mAh, 18 W fast charge
- Pixel 3a XL - 3700 mAh, 18 W fast charge
The average filling of the Pixel 3a helps it work for a very long time. The same applies to the iPhone XR, which is enough for a full day of active use.
iPhone XR supports fast charging, but inIt comes with a 5 W power adapter. However, it does support wireless charging, which the Pixel 3a does not have. On the other hand, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL come with an 18 W power adapter, so they charge faster.
Price
- iPhone XR - from 66,000 rubles
- Pixel 3a - 400 dollars (26,000 rubles)
- Pixel 3a XL - 479 dollars (31,000 rubles)
Here, the Pixel 3a looks more attractive than the iPhone XR. Even the big Pixel 3a XL costs a lot less, and that's not counting the various stocks on the Pixel 3a. However, if you are a fan of powerful games, then it is better to invest and buy a powerful iPhone XR.