In depth comparison and review of Google Pixel 3a XL and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | G020B | SM-G977U | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 160.1 mm | 162.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has greater height than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Width | 76.1 mm | 77.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has greater width than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Depth | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is narrower than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Weight | 167 g | 198 g | Google Pixel 3a XL is lighter than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Body Colour | Clearly white | Just black | Purple-ish | Crown silver | Majestic black | |
Body Material | Polycarbonate | Aluminium, Gorilla glass 6 | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.52 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (head) | 1.55 W/kg (body), 0.264 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | - | Heart rate sensor | |
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 | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | OLED | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has larger screen size than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 3040 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 505 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better pixel density than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | 2000000:1 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better display contrast ratio than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Now Playing | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display) | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G 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 | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 615 | - |
MEMORY | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has more RAM than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
User Memory | - | 226.1 GB |
CAMERA | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12.2 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Google Pixel 3a XL has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
Lens Type | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/2.4 | Google Pixel 3a XL has better lens aperture than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Field of View (FoV) | 76 degree(s) | 45 degree(s) | Google Pixel 3a XL has larger lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | 1 μm | Google Pixel 3a XL has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Portrait mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has face detection. |
White Balance | - | Custom, automatic | |
Light Source | - | High CRI 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 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection, Motion Auto Focus | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 16 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 77 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/1.2 | |
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Field of View (4th Camera) | - | 72 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 10 μm | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Capture depth information |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better front lens aperture than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Field of View (Front) | 84 degree(s) | 80 degree(s) | Google Pixel 3a XL has larger front lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | 1.22 μm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has larger front camera pixel size than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Automatic | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Wide selfie mode, Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus, Live focus video | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/1.6 | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 75 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 10 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Front) | - | Capture depth information |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3700 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | - | 2400 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 2400 min Standby (Always On Display Off): up to 350 hrs Standby (Always On Display On): up to 113 hrs |
CELLULAR | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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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, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 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 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, 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 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N260, n261 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | TDD 39GHz, TDD 28GHz | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound, Qualcomm TrueWireless, Qualcomm Broadcast Audio, Qualcomm Aqstic audio, Qualcomm aptX audio |
FEATURES | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | 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, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor, HR sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Additional Phone Features | Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, Night Shift, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor | Multi Window, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer |
OTHERS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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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) | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, clear soft case, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG), USB connector (OTG), protective film | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68 |