Detailed comparison and review of Nokia 8.1 and Google Pixel 3a XL. 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 8.1 | Google Pixel 3a XL |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | G020B | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 154.8 mm | 160.1 mm | Google Pixel 3a XL has greater height than Nokia 8.1. |
| Width | 75.76 mm | 76.1 mm | Google Pixel 3a XL has greater width than Nokia 8.1. |
| Depth | 7.97 mm | 8.2 mm | Nokia 8.1 is narrower than Nokia 8.1. |
| Weight | 180 g | 167 g | Google Pixel 3a XL is lighter than Nokia 8.1. |
| Body Colour | Blue/silver | Steel/copper | Clearly white | Just black | Purple-ish | |
| Body Material | Metal frame | Polycarbonate | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.514 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) | 1.52 W/kg (body), 1.36 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 Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Nokia 8.1 | Google Pixel 3a XL |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | PureDisplay | OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.18" | 6" | Nokia 8.1 has larger screen size than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2280 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels | Nokia 8.1 has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 402 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 18:9 | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | 100000:1 | Google Pixel 3a XL has better display contrast ratio than Nokia 8.1. |
| HDR | Yes | - | Nokia 8.1 has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10 | - | |
| Display Features | Edge-to-Edge screen | Always-on display, Now Playing |
| PROCESSOR | Nokia 8.1 | Google Pixel 3a XL |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | |
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| Clock Speed | - | 2 GHz | |
| 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 | Nokia 8.1 | Google Pixel 3a XL |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 64 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Nokia 8.1 | Google Pixel 3a XL |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel | Google Pixel 3a XL has better camera resolution than Nokia 8.1. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
| 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) 2.0 | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | Bokeh effect | - | |
| Camera Modes | Pro Camera mode | Portrait mode | |
| Light Source | Dual Hi-Cri 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) | Carl Zeiss optic, Dual-Sight mode, AI-powered imaging | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection, Motion Auto Focus |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 13 Megapixel | - | |
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| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | Depth camera | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Nokia 8.1 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 | Focus free | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Motion Photos | - | |
| 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 8.1 | Google Pixel 3a XL |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3500 mAh | 3700 mAh | Google Pixel 3a XL has larger battery capacity than Nokia 8.1. |
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| CELLULAR | Nokia 8.1 | Google Pixel 3a XL |
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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 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Nokia 8.1 | Google Pixel 3a XL |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | 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 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Nokia 8.1 | Google Pixel 3a XL |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | Apt-X | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | |
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| Sound Enhancements | Nokia OZO surround sound capture | - |
| FEATURES | Nokia 8.1 | Google Pixel 3a XL |
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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 | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging, Smart Amplifier technology, Google Lens | Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, Night Shift, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor |
| OTHERS | Nokia 8.1 | Google Pixel 3a XL |
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| Included Accessories | Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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