Google Pixel 3a XL vs Nokia 7 Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 3a XL vs Nokia 7 Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 3a XLGoogle Pixel 3a XLGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · G020B
Nokia 7 PlusNokia 7 PlusChina · 4GB · 64GB · TA-1041
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 3a XL
Google Pixel 3a XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G020B
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Nokia 7 Plus
Nokia 7 Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB · TA-1041
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.0Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 7.3 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 5.0 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
14 reviews
8.5
27 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 3a XL vs Nokia 7 Plus

Specs Google Pixel 3a XL price comparison Google Pixel 3a XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G020B 		stores to buy Nokia 7 Plus Nokia 7 Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB · TA-1041
Inches 6" 6"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 76% useful 77% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.1 mm
160.1 mm
8.2 mm 		75.6 mm
158.4 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 167 g 185 g
Micro SnapD. 670
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 660
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 159.000
v? 		141.701
v7
Battery 3700 mAh 3800 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX362 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 14.4 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Google Nokia
Aliases G020B 7Plus, 7+

Release Date
Release date May 2019,
4 years ago 		February 2018,
6 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 3a XL
Nokia 7 Plus
Google Pixel 3a XL
Nokia 7 Plus
Size
76.1 mm • 160.1 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.6 mm • 158.4 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 167 g 185 g
Usable surface 76 % 77 %
Materials Polycarbonate Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Purple-ish
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 6" 6"
Type Oled • gOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dragontrail glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.3
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
9.2
Is it comfortable?
9.3
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
7.7
Number of reviews
14 reviews
27 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus
CPU 2x Kryo 360 2.0 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 615 Qualcomm Adreno 512

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
159.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 54% of devices
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141.701
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 34% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.2
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.6
8.3
Number of reviews
14 reviews
27 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Sony IMX362 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.75
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 14.4 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Unknown
Type CMOS BSI --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.00 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
9.5
7.7
Quality of selfies
8.9
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.9
Number of reviews
14 reviews
27 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.0
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.390 W/Kg on head
0.900 W/Kg on body 		0.361 W/Kg on head
1.776 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.190 W/Kg on head
0.800 W/Kg on body 		0.670 W/Kg on head
0.580 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.6
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.2
9.0
And the WiFi?
8.8
9.1
Number of reviews
14 reviews
27 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
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3800 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
14 reviews
27 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 64%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 69%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 91%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 21%
    Every six months
  • 75%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
14 reviews
27 reviews
Prices
From $ 141 --
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