Google Pixel 3a XL vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Google Pixel 3a XL and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. 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.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Google Pixel 3a XL vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Pixel 3a XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number G020B SM-F926B/DS
Form Factor Touch Folder - touch screen, dual screen
Height 160.1 mm 158.2 mm Google Pixel 3a XL has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G.
Width 76.1 mm 67.1 mm Google Pixel 3a XL has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G.
Depth 8.2 mm 16 mm Google Pixel 3a XL is narrower than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Weight 167 g 271 g Google Pixel 3a XL is lighter than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Dimensions Details - Folded - 67.1 mm x 16 mm x 158.2 mm
Unfolded - 128.1 mm x 6.4 mm x 158.2 mm
Body Colour Clearly white | Just black | Purple-ish Phantom black | Phantom silver | Phantom Green
Body Material Polycarbonate Aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection - Water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - Yes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is waterproof.
IP rating - IPX8
Repairability Index - 7.8 (out of 10)
SAR Value 1.52 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (head) 1.036 W/kg (head), 1.443 W/kg (body)
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, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Google Pixel 3a XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology OLED Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Foldable Display - Yes
Display Design - Inward folding
Screen Size (Display Size) 6" 7.6" Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger screen size than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2160 x 1080 pixels 2208 x 1768 pixels Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Display Format Full HD+ QXGA+
Pixel Density 402 ppi 374 ppi Google Pixel 3a XL has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G.
Aspect Ratio 18:9 22.5:18
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours 16.7 million colours Both phones have the same color depth.
Contrast Ratio 100000:1 -
HDR - Yes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has HDR.
HDR Technology - HDR10+
Display Refresh Rate - 120 Hz
Display Features Always-on display, Now Playing AOD(Always On Display), flex screen, Edge Lighting
Display Protection (Screen Protector) - Samsung Ultra Thin Glass
SECOND DISPLAY
Second Display Type - OLED display - colour
Second Display Screen Size - 6.2"
Second Display Resolution - 2268 x 832 pixels
Second Display Colour Depth - 16.7 million colours
UNFOLDED DISPLAY
Unfolded Display Screen Size - 7.6 in
Unfolded Display Resolution - 2208 x 1768 pixels
PROCESSOR Google Pixel 3a XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
Clock Speed 2 GHz 2.84 GHz Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 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 - Google Pixel 3a XL has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 615 -
MEMORY Google Pixel 3a XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
RAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB 12 GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has more RAM than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 256 GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a XL.
User Memory - 215.7 GB
Memory Interface - UFS 3.1
CAMERA Google Pixel 3a XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 3
Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Google Pixel 3a XL has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G.
Lens Type - Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture F/1.8 F/2.2 Google Pixel 3a XL has better lens aperture than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Field of View (FoV) 76 degree(s) 123 degree(s) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger lens field of view than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Pixel Size 1.4 μm 1.12 μm Google Pixel 3a XL has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) Both phones have optical image stabilization.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Optical Zoom - 2x
Digital Zoom - 10x
Self-Timer Delay - Yes
Special Effects - Auto HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos
Camera Modes Portrait mode Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Portrait, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE, Portrait video, Director's View
Face Recognition (Face ID) - Face detection Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has face detection.
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 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) 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, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection, Motion Auto Focus Playback zoom, blink detection, QR-code scanner, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, AR sticker, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Capture View mode, Corning Gorilla Glass DX (protective lens glass)
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) - 12 Megapixel
Lens Type (2nd Camera) - Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) - F/1.8
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 83 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) - 1.8 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera.
Camera Features (2nd Camera) - Dual Pixel AF
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) - 12 Megapixel
Lens Type (3rd Camera) - Telephoto lens
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) - F/2.4
Field of View (3rd Camera) - 45 degree(s)
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) - 1 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera.
Camera Features (3rd Camera) - Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 2
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel 10 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL.
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) 80 degree(s) Google Pixel 3a XL has larger front lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G.
Pixel Size (Front) 1.12 μm 1.22 μm Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger front camera pixel size than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Focus Adjustment Focus free -
Special Effects (Front) - Auto HDR, Grid Line
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps -
SECOND FRONT CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) - 4 Megapixel
Lens Aperture (2nd Front) - F/1.8
Field of View (2nd Front) - 80 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Front) - 2 μm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Google Pixel 3a XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3700 mAh 4400 mAh Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Fast Charging Technology - Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging - Yes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare
Talk Time - 2040 minutes
Run Time Details - Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs
Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs
Playback (wireless audio): up to 63 hrs
Talk (4G): up to 2040 min
CELLULAR Google Pixel 3a XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie Android 10
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Bixby
Payment Technology - Samsung Pay
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Galileo GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
COMMUNICATIONS Google Pixel 3a XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 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 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, 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 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band - N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, 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 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth 5.2
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) - Yes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has UWB wireless technology.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Google Pixel 3a XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
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, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128
Supported Digital Video Standards - MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4
Sound Enhancements - Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Dolby Digital sound
FEATURES Google Pixel 3a XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
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
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, haptics sensor, Active Edge Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side)
Additional Phone Features Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, Night Shift, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor Multitasking, MIMO technology, notification flashlight, Samsung KNOX, Split Screen, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, S Pen support
OTHERS Google Pixel 3a XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
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
Compliant Standards - VDE, IPX8
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 1.5 m
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