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    Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL vs Pixel 3 and 3 XL

    Jun 21, 2019 4 minutes
    MICHAEL SIMON reports

    For the first time ever, the choice between buying a Pixel is more than just the big one or the small one. At its I/O Developer’s Conference, Google took the wraps off the Pixel 3a, a brand-new entry to the Pixel line that costs half as much as its older sibling. But how much are you really giving up when you opt for the cheaper model? Let’s break it down.

    Design

    The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a external designs are similar in many ways, including size. The Pixel 3a is slightly larger all around:

    Pixel 3a: 151.3x70.1x8.2mm

    Pixel 3: 145.6x68.2x7.9mm

    Pixel 3a XL: 160.1x76.1x8.2mm

    Pixel 3 XL: 158x76.7x7.9mm

    Moving on to major design characteristics, the Pixel 3

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