Google Pixel 3a vs Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
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.
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Weight
Galaxy Core LTE: 10 g lighter
- Pixel 3a:
- 147 g
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 137 g
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Width
Galaxy Core LTE: 3.8 mm narrower
- Pixel 3a:
- 70.1 mm
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 66.3 mm
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Screen diagonal
Galaxy Core LTE: 1.1 in smaller diagonal
- Pixel 3a:
- 5.6 in
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 4.5 in
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Depth
Pixel 3a: 1.6 mm thinner
- Pixel 3a:
- 8.2 mm
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 9.8 mm
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Height
Galaxy Core LTE: 18.4 mm shorter
- Pixel 3a:
- 151.3 mm
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 132.9 mm
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Release year
- Pixel 3a:
- 2019
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 2014
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. Pixel 3a
- Height:
- 151.3 mm +18.4 mm versus Galaxy Core LTE
- Width:
- 70.1 mm +3.8 mm versus Galaxy Core LTE
- Depth:
- 8.2 mm
2. Galaxy Core LTE
- Height:
- 132.9 mm
- Width:
- 66.3 mm
- Depth:
- 9.8 mm +1.6 mm versus Pixel 3a
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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. Pixel 3a
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.6 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 18.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 79.6 cm²
2. Galaxy Core LTE
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 55.8 cm²
Pixel 3a has approximately 42.6% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy Core LTE.
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.
| Storage | Pixel 3a | Galaxy Core LTE |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | Unknown | 1 GB RAM |
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. Pixel 3a
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
2. Galaxy Core LTE
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
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.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Technology |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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Unknown |
| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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| DxOMark Main Score * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Photo * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Video * |
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Unknown |
Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Galaxy Core LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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Unknown |
| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 Battery * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * |
|
Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life | Unknown |
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| Body build |
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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Galaxy Core LTE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Galaxy Core LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Radio | Unknown |
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| Others |
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Unknown |
Other features
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| Dop |
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