Google Pixel 3a vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
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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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Display technology
OLED versus LCD
- Pixel 3a:
- OLED
- Xperia M4 Aqua:
- LCD
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Weight
Xperia M4 Aqua: 11 g lighter
- Pixel 3a:
- 147 g
- Xperia M4 Aqua:
- 136 g
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Width
Pixel 3a: 2.5 mm narrower
- Pixel 3a:
- 70.1 mm
- Xperia M4 Aqua:
- 72.6 mm
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Screen diagonal
Xperia M4 Aqua: 0.6 in smaller diagonal
- Pixel 3a:
- 5.6 in
- Xperia M4 Aqua:
- 5 in
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Chipset
- Pixel 3a:
- Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
- Xperia M4 Aqua:
- Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
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Depth
Xperia M4 Aqua: 0.9 mm thinner
- Pixel 3a:
- 8.2 mm
- Xperia M4 Aqua:
- 7.3 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. Pixel 3a
- Height:
- 151.3 mm +5.8 mm versus Xperia M4 Aqua
- Width:
- 70.1 mm
- Depth:
- 8.2 mm +0.9 mm versus Xperia M4 Aqua
2. Xperia M4 Aqua
- Height:
- 145.5 mm
- Width:
- 72.6 mm +2.5 mm versus Pixel 3a
- Depth:
- 7.3 mm
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. Xperia M4 Aqua
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
Pixel 3a has approximately 15.5% more rectangular screen area than Xperia M4 Aqua.
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.
No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.
Pixel 3a: Original memory entry
64 GB · 512GB 4GB
Xperia M4 Aqua: Original memory entry
8 GB · 2 GB RAM/ 16 GB (E2306)
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. Xperia M4 Aqua
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 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 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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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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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Xperia M4 Aqua |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Camera and Video
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Xperia M4 Aqua |
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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 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * |
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| GeekBench 4 Battery * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Xperia M4 Aqua |
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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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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Xperia M4 Aqua |
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| 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 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
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| Radio | Unknown |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Xperia M4 Aqua |
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| Dop |
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