ISSUE 63 • ANDROID ADVISOR 87COMPARISONWhile Google says both will last “all day”, heavy
users should be able to squeeze a little more out
of the Pixel 3a, especially given its lower-powered
processor, as well as the lower-resolution display
on the 3a XL compared to the 3 XL.
When it comes to charging, both phones will
fill up fast. With the bundled 18-watt USB-C power
adaptor, Google says you’ll get seven hours of use on
a 15-minute charge. However, you’ll definitely need
to plug in your Pixel 3a in at some point, because it
doesn’t have wireless charging like the Pixel 3 does.Front camera
Google introduced its first dual-camera system with
the Pixel 3’s selfie cam, so it’s quite different from the
Pixel 3a’s standard single cam:The Pixel 3a has
the exact same rear
camera as the Pixel 3