Detailed comparison and review of Google Pixel 3a XL and Nokia XR21. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Nokia XR21 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | G020B | TA-1486 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch - Rugged | |
| Height | 160.1 mm | 168 mm | Nokia XR21 has greater height than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Width | 76.1 mm | 78.58 mm | Nokia XR21 has greater width than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Depth | 8.2 mm | 10.45 mm | Google Pixel 3a XL is narrower than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Weight | 167 g | 231 g | Google Pixel 3a XL is lighter than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Body Colour | Clearly white | Just black | Purple-ish | Midnight black | Pine green | |
| Body Material | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, drop-proof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Nokia XR21 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68, IP69K, IP69 | |
| SAR Value | 1.52 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (head) | 1.16 W/kg (body), 1.1 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | LED flashlight | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Google Pixel 3a XL | Nokia XR21 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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| Display Technology | OLED | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 6.49" | Nokia XR21 has larger screen size than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Nokia XR21 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 | - | 550 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Now Playing | Glove & Wet Touch, 82% NTSC | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Google Pixel 3a XL | Nokia XR21 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
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| Processor Number | - | SM6375 | |
| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Nokia XR21 has higher clock speed than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Google Pixel 3a XL has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 615 | Qualcomm ADRENO 619 |
| MEMORY | Google Pixel 3a XL | Nokia XR21 |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | 6 GB | Nokia XR21 has more RAM than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Nokia XR21 has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| CAMERA | Google Pixel 3a XL | Nokia XR21 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12.2 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Nokia XR21 has better camera resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | - | |
| Field of View (FoV) | 76 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Google Pixel 3a XL has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes | Portrait mode | AI Portait, Night Mode 2.0, SpeedWarp camera mode, Action Cam mode, flash shot mode | |
| Light Source | - | Dual 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 | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection, Motion Auto Focus | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (protective lens glass), UW Capture fusion |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Nokia XR21 has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | - | |
| Field of View (Front) | 84 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel 3a XL | Nokia XR21 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3700 mAh | 4800 mAh | Nokia XR21 has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Power Delivery 2.0 | Nokia XR21 has fast charging technology. |
| Run Time Details | - | Mixed usage: up to 48 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Google Pixel 3a XL | Nokia XR21 |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Nokia XR21 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 12 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, A-GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Nokia XR21 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | LTE, 5G NR | |
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| 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 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 43, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 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 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 3700, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n20, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n40, n25 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Modem | - | Snapdragon X51 5G | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Google Pixel 3a XL | Nokia XR21 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | - | |
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| Sound Enhancements | - | OZO Playback technology, OZO spatial sound recording with wind noise reduction, audio boost mode |
| FEATURES | Google Pixel 3a XL | Nokia XR21 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, haptics sensor, Active Edge | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| 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, 4 years of Security Updates, dual stereo speakers, 3 years of OS updates, SOS light signal function |
| OTHERS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Nokia XR21 |
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| 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 | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H | |
| Product Recycled Content | - | 100 % - aluminium inner chassis | |
| Max Height of Shock Resistance | - | 1.8 m |
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