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BLU Tank Xtreme vs Google Pixel 3a

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Display technology

    OLED versus LCD

    Tank Xtreme:
    LCD
    Pixel 3a:
    OLED
  • Weight

    Pixel 3a: 31 g lighter

    Tank Xtreme:
    178 g
    Pixel 3a:
    147 g
  • Width

    Pixel 3a: 1.7 mm narrower

    Tank Xtreme:
    71.8 mm
    Pixel 3a:
    70.1 mm
  • Rear camera layout

    Tank Xtreme:
    Dual
    Pixel 3a:
    Single
  • Depth

    Pixel 3a: 2 mm thinner

    Tank Xtreme:
    10.2 mm
    Pixel 3a:
    8.2 mm
  • Height

    Pixel 3a: 2.3 mm shorter

    Tank Xtreme:
    153.6 mm
    Pixel 3a:
    151.3 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Tank Xtreme

    Height:
    153.6 mm +2.3 mm versus Pixel 3a
    Width:
    71.8 mm +1.7 mm versus Pixel 3a
    Depth:
    10.2 mm +2 mm versus Pixel 3a
  2. 2. Pixel 3a

    Height:
    151.3 mm
    Width:
    70.1 mm
    Depth:
    8.2 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Tank Xtreme

    178 g

    +31 g versus Pixel 3a

  2. 2. Pixel 3a

    147 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Tank Xtreme

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    78.1 cm²
  2. 2. Pixel 3a

    Screen diagonal:
    5.6 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18.5:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    79.6 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Tank Xtreme, Pixel 3a, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageTank XtremePixel 3a
32 GB 2 GB RAM Unknown
Pixel 3a: Original memory entry

64 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Tank Xtreme

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

2. Pixel 3a

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Tank Xtreme

    4200 mAh

    +1200 mAh versus Pixel 3a

  2. 2. Pixel 3a

    3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Tank Xtreme2. Pixel 3a

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Tank Xtreme, Pixel 3a.
SpecificationTank XtremePixel 3a
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 153.6 Х 71.8 Х 10.2 mm
  • 151.3 Х 70.1 Х 8.2 mm
Weight
  • 178 g
  • 147 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • OLED
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 5.6" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 960 px
  • 1080 x 2220 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32GB 2GB RAM
  • 64 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
Memory card support
  • microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4200 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset Unknown
  • Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Tank Xtreme, Pixel 3a.
SpecificationTank XtremePixel 3a
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • Type OLED
Screen area
  • 78.1 cm2
  • 79.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 18:9 (height:width)
  • 18.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 70.8%
  • 75.0%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 195 PPI
  • 441 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Camera and Video

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Camera and Video — specifications for Tank Xtreme, Pixel 3a.
SpecificationTank XtremePixel 3a
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Dual
  • 12.2 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • AF -2 MP
  • depth sensor
  • 12.2 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 28mm (wide)
  • 1/2.55''
  • 1.4µm
  • OIS
  • dual pixel PDAF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 24mm (wide)
  • 1.12µm
DxOMark Main Score * Unknown
  • 101
DxOMark Photo * Unknown
  • 104
DxOMark Video * Unknown
  • 95
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Tank Xtreme, Pixel 3a.
SpecificationTank XtremePixel 3a
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-T720
  • Adreno 615
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 159213
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 1603
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 5206
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 6426
GeekBench 4 Battery * Unknown
  • 4895
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 345
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 1300
General specs
General specs — specifications for Tank Xtreme, Pixel 3a.
SpecificationTank XtremePixel 3a
Release date
  • 2020
  • January
  • 2019
  • May
Colors
  • Black
  • Just Black
  • Clearly White
  • Purple-ish
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 130 USD
  • 400 EUR
Body build Unknown
  • Front glass
  • plastic body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Tank Xtreme, Pixel 3a.
SpecificationTank XtremePixel 3a
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Nano-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 12(700)
  • 17(700)
  • 28(700)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 12(700)
  • 13(700)
  • 17(700)
  • 20(800)
  • 25(1900)
  • 26(850)
  • 28(700)
  • 32(1500)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • 66(1700/2100)
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • aptX HD
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Tank Xtreme, Pixel 3a.
SpecificationTank XtremePixel 3a
Radio
  • FM radio
Unknown
Others Unknown
  • Always-on display
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Tank Xtreme, Pixel 3a.
SpecificationTank XtremePixel 3a
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - For USA
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - Fast battery charging 18W -USB Power Delivery 2.0 - Versions: G020A
  • G020E
  • G020B