Google Pixel 3a vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 3a and the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 3a | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Price | $74 | $5,405 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 147 g | 129 g |
| Released | May 2019 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: Google Pixel 3a is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Google Pixel 3a is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Google Pixel 3a | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Type | OLED | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, Live Color LED, X-Reality Engine |
| Size | 5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Dragontrail Glass | Shatter-proof glass |
| Pixel Density | — | 319 ppi |
Platform
| Google Pixel 3a | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12 | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 615 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 3a | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 3a | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Single | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Super Res Zoom | LED flash, HDR, panorama, ISO 12800 |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps | 2160p@30fps (4K), 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 3a | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | 2.2 MP |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 3a | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired | 18W wired (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| Google Pixel 3a | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Dimensions | 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm (5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 in) | 127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 147 g (5.19 oz) | 129 g (4.55 oz) |
| Build | Polycarbonate unibody (plastic back) | Glass front (Shatter-proof glass), glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) | Nano-SIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 3a | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out, USB Host) |
Launch
| Google Pixel 3a | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, May 07 | 2014, September 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, May 15 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 3a or Sony Xperia Z3 Compact?
Google Pixel 3a — 3,000 mAh for the Google Pixel 3a versus 2,600 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
Which has more RAM, Google Pixel 3a or Sony Xperia Z3 Compact?
Google Pixel 3a — 4 GB for the Google Pixel 3a versus 2 GB for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 3a or Sony Xperia Z3 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact — 147 g for the Google Pixel 3a versus 129 g for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 3a or Sony Xperia Z3 Compact?
Google Pixel 3a — May 2019 for the Google Pixel 3a versus Sep 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
Is the Google Pixel 3a or the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 3a 8/10 and the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact 8/10.
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