Google Pixel 3a XL vs. Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Google Pixel 3a XL and Motorola Edge 30 Ultra. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Google Pixel 3a XL vs. Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Pixel 3a XL Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number G020B -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 160.1 mm 161.76 mm Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has greater height than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Width 76.1 mm 73.5 mm Google Pixel 3a XL has greater width than Motorola Edge 30 Ultra.
Depth 8.2 mm 8.39 mm Google Pixel 3a XL is narrower than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Weight 167 g 198.5 g Google Pixel 3a XL is lighter than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Body Colour Clearly white | Just black | Purple-ish Interstellar black
Body Material Polycarbonate Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Protection - Water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - Yes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is waterproof.
IP rating - IP52
SAR Value 1.52 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (head) 1.26 W/kg (body), 0.89 W/kg (head), 2.88 W/kg (limb)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Google Pixel 3a XL Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Display Type OLED display pOLED display
Display Technology OLED P-OLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 6" 6.67" Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has larger screen size than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2160 x 1080 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Display Format Full HD+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 402 ppi -
Aspect Ratio 18:9 20:9
Max Brightness - 1250 cd/m²
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours 1.07 billion colours Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has better colour depth than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Contrast Ratio 100000:1 -
HDR - Yes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has HDR.
HDR Technology - HDR10+
Display Refresh Rate - 144 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate - 360 Hz
Display Features Always-on display, Now Playing DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut
Display Protection (Screen Protector) - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass), fingerprint-resistant coating
PROCESSOR Google Pixel 3a XL Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Clock Speed 2 GHz -
Processor Core Qty 8-core -
64-bit Architecture Yes - Google Pixel 3a XL has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 615 -
MEMORY Google Pixel 3a XL Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
RAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has more RAM than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 256 GB Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Memory Interface - UFS 3.1
CAMERA Google Pixel 3a XL Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 3
Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel 200 Megapixel Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has better camera resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Sensor Size - 1/1.22"
Lens Aperture F/1.8 F/1.9 Google Pixel 3a XL has better lens aperture than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Field of View (FoV) 76 degree(s) -
Pixel Size 1.4 μm 0.64 μm Google Pixel 3a XL has larger camera pixel size than Motorola Edge 30 Ultra.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Both phones have optical image stabilization.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Special Effects - HDR, Spot Colour
Camera Modes Portrait mode Slow motion video, Panorama, Best Shot, Watermark mode, portrait mode, Super Slow-mo, Active photos, Cinemagraph, Night Vision, AR stickers, Macro video, Live filter, Double shooting, Pro mode with long exposure, Timelapse with Hyperlapse, Auto night vision
Face Recognition (Face ID) - Auto smile capture Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has face detection.
Light Source - LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 30fps
Camera Features (Functions) Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection, Motion Auto Focus Video stabilisation, Barcode Scanner, Cutout, smart composition, levelling, Shot optimisation, RAW photo output, All Pixel OmniDirectional PDAF, Quad Pixel technology for 2.0 µm
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) - 50 Megapixel
Sensor Size (2nd Camera) - 1/2.76"
Lens Type (2nd Camera) - Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) - F/2.2
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 114 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) - 0.64 μm
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) - Macro camera
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) - 12 Megapixel
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) - F/1.6
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) - 1.22 μm
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) - Telephoto
Camera Modes (3rd Camera) - Portrait
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel 60 Megapixel Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Sensor Size (Front) - 1/2.8"
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 F/2.2 Google Pixel 3a XL has better front lens aperture than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Field of View (Front) 84 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (Front) 1.12 μm 0.61 μm Google Pixel 3a XL has larger front camera pixel size than Motorola Edge 30 Ultra.
Focus Adjustment Focus free -
Special Effects (Front) - HDR, Live Filters, Spot Colour
Camera Modes (Front) - Slow motion video, Gesture Shot, Watermark mode, Video Snapshot, Face Beauty, Active photos, Portrait, Group selfie, Live filter, Low Light AI Selfie, Cinemagraphy, Double shooting, Professional (with Long Exposure)
Face Recognition (Face ID) - Auto smile capture Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has face detection.
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Front) - RAW photo, Shot optimisation, Quad Pixel technology for 1.4 µm, Animation for selfies
BATTERY AND CHARGING Google Pixel 3a XL Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3700 mAh 4610 mAh Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Fast Charging Technology - TurboPower technology Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging - Yes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra can be charged wirelessly.
CELLULAR Google Pixel 3a XL Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie Android 12
User Interface - My UX
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, LTEPP, SUPL
COMMUNICATIONS Google Pixel 3a XL Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 43, Band 48, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 3700, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band - N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth 5.2
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Google Pixel 3a XL Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Supported Digital Audio Standards Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD -
Sound Enhancements - Dolby Atmos sound technology
FEATURES Google Pixel 3a XL Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert -
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, haptics sensor, Active Edge Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, SAR sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition
Security Technology - Face Unlock
Additional Phone Features Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, Night Shift, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor Dual microphones, Google Lens, dual stereo speakers, ThinkShield for mobile, Host-Aware Performance Booster 2.0
OTHERS Google Pixel 3a XL Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Included Accessories SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, TurboPower charger, protective case, protective film
Compliant Standards - IP52
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