Detailed comparison and review of Nokia 3 and Google Pixel 3a. 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 | Nokia 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | G020F | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 143.4 mm | 151.3 mm | Google Pixel 3a has greater height than Nokia 3. |
| Width | 71.4 mm | 70.1 mm | Nokia 3 has greater width than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Depth | 8.48 mm | 8.2 mm | Google Pixel 3a is narrower than Nokia 3. |
| Weight | - | 147 g | |
| Body Colour | Copper | Matte black | Tempered blue | Clearly white | Purple-ish | Just black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium frame | Polycarbonate | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.85 W/kg (body), 0.484 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) | 1.55 W/kg (body), 1.38 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B 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) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Nokia 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.6" | Google Pixel 3a has larger screen size than Nokia 3. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2220 x 1080 pixels | Google Pixel 3a has better screen resolution than Nokia 3. |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 441 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 450 cd/m² | - | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 100000:1 | |
| Display Features | 2.5D Glass | Always-on display, Now Playing | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Nokia 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | |
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| Processor Number | MT6737 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1.3 GHz | 2 GHz | Google Pixel 3a has higher clock speed than Nokia 3. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Google Pixel 3a has higher processor core quantity than Nokia 3. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Google Pixel 3a has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 615 |
| MEMORY | Nokia 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
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| RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Google Pixel 3a has more RAM than Nokia 3. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | Google Pixel 3a has more internal memory than Nokia 3. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Nokia 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel | Google Pixel 3a has better camera resolution than Nokia 3. |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Google Pixel 3a has better lens aperture than Nokia 3. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 76 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Google Pixel 3a has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes | - | Portrait mode | |
| 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 | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection, Motion Auto Focus |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 84 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
| Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
| 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 | Nokia 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2630 mAh | 3000 mAh | Google Pixel 3a has larger battery capacity than Nokia 3. |
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| CELLULAR | Nokia 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | - | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Nokia 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40 | 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 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | 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 | |
| Wireless Interface | Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Nokia 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD |
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| FEATURES | Nokia 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
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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, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, haptics sensor, Active Edge | |
| Security Devices | - | 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 |
| OTHERS | Nokia 3 | Google Pixel 3a |
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| Included Accessories | Headset, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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