In depth comparison and review of Google Pixel 3a XL and Xiaomi MI Mix 3 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 | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | G020B | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch slider | |
Height | 160.1 mm | 157.89 mm | Google Pixel 3a XL has greater height than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
Width | 76.1 mm | 74.69 mm | Google Pixel 3a XL has greater width than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
Depth | 8.2 mm | 8.46 mm | Google Pixel 3a XL is narrower than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Weight | 167 g | 225 g | Google Pixel 3a XL is lighter than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Body Colour | Clearly white | Just black | Purple-ish | Sapphire blue | Onyx black | |
Body Material | Polycarbonate | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 1.52 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (head) | 1.577 W/kg (body), 1.557 W/kg (head) | |
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) | - | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Google Pixel 3a XL | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 6.39" | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has larger screen size than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 403 ppi | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better pixel density than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19.5:9 | |
Max Brightness | - | 600 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | 60000:1 | Google Pixel 3a XL has better display contrast ratio than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
HDR | - | Yes | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Sunlight mode | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Now Playing | Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode |
PROCESSOR | Google Pixel 3a XL | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has higher clock speed than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 615 | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 |
MEMORY | Google Pixel 3a XL | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has more RAM than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.1 |
CAMERA | Google Pixel 3a XL | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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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 | 12 Megapixel | Google Pixel 3a XL has better camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (FoV) | 76 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | 1.4 μm | Both phones have the same camera pixel size. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | - | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Portrait mode | Panorama, Nightscape capture mode, Personalized AI Beautify | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has face detection. |
Light Source | - | 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, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 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, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection, Motion Auto Focus | AI scene and object detection, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AI Dual camera, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI Super Resolution, low-light enhancement technology, AI special effects |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Samsung S5K3M3+ | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 24 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX576 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | - | |
Field of View (Front) | 84 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | 1.8 μm | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has larger front camera pixel size than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | Magic mirror | |
HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Bokeh Mode, AI Beautify, AI makeup | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G 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 | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | AI portrait mode, 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology, Video Beautify, AI scene detection, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI real-time video background blurring, AI eye light |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Name (2nd Front) | - | OC0A10 | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.75 μm |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel 3a XL | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3700 mAh | 3800 mAh | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has fast charging technology. |
CELLULAR | Google Pixel 3a XL | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 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 | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 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+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 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 | |
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 20, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
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 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
5G NR Band | - | N78 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | TDD TD 3500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Google Pixel 3a XL | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, apt-X HD | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP |
FEATURES | Google Pixel 3a XL | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 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, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, vibration sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, Night Shift, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor | MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology |
OTHERS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 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) | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 jack audio cable |
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