Google Pixel 3a vs Nokia 7.2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 3a and the Nokia 7.2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 3a | Nokia 7.2 |
|---|
| Price | $74 | $1,334 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 5.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 147 g | 180 g |
| Released | May 2019 | Sep 2019 |
Summary: Google Pixel 3a is ahead on our rating, wired charging, weight (lower is lighter). Nokia 7.2 is ahead on battery, ram (max), storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Nokia 7.2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 3a is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 3a | Nokia 7.2 |
|---|
| Type | OLED | IPS LCD, HDR10, PureDisplay |
| Size | 5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) |
| Protection | Dragontrail Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits (advertised) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 3a | Nokia 7.2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 615 | Adreno 512 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 3a | Nokia 7.2 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512 GB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 3a | Nokia 7.2 |
|---|
| Single | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Super Res Zoom | ZEISS optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Triple | — | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF (ZEISS optics); 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm (ZEISS optics); 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 3a | Nokia 7.2 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | 20 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 0.9µm (ZEISS optics) |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 3a | Nokia 7.2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired | 10W wired |
Body
| Google Pixel 3a | Nokia 7.2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm (5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 in) | 159.9 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 147 g (5.19 oz) | 180 g (6.35 oz) |
| Build | Polycarbonate unibody (plastic back) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, polymer composite frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 3a | Nokia 7.2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Google Pixel 3a | Nokia 7.2 |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, May 07 | September 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, May 15 | Released 2019, September 23 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 3a or Nokia 7.2?
Nokia 7.2 — 3,000 mAh for the Google Pixel 3a versus 3,500 mAh for the Nokia 7.2.
Which has more RAM, Google Pixel 3a or Nokia 7.2?
Nokia 7.2 — 4 GB for the Google Pixel 3a versus 6 GB for the Nokia 7.2.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 3a or Nokia 7.2?
Google Pixel 3a — 147 g for the Google Pixel 3a versus 180 g for the Nokia 7.2.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 3a or Nokia 7.2?
Nokia 7.2 — May 2019 for the Google Pixel 3a versus Sep 2019 for the Nokia 7.2.
Is the Google Pixel 3a or the Nokia 7.2 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 3a 8/10 and the Nokia 7.2 7/10.
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