Google Pixel 3a vs Vodafone Smart X9: specs comparison

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

Pixel 3a:

OLED

Smart X9:

LCD
Weight

Pixel 3a: 6 g lighter

Pixel 3a:

147 g

Smart X9:

153 g
Width

Pixel 3a: 1.2 mm narrower

Pixel 3a:

70.1 mm

Smart X9:

71.3 mm
Chipset

Pixel 3a:

Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)

Smart X9:

Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Height

Smart X9: 3.1 mm shorter

Pixel 3a:

151.3 mm

Smart X9:

148.2 mm
Release year

Pixel 3a:

2019

Smart X9:

2018

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 +3.1 mm versus Smart X9
Width:

70.1 mm
Depth:

8.2 mm
2. Smart X9

Height:

148.2 mm
Width:

71.3 mm +1.2 mm versus Pixel 3a
Depth:

8 mm

Weight

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

1. Pixel 3a

147 g
2. Smart X9

153 g

+6 g versus Pixel 3a

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. Smart X9

Screen diagonal:

5.7 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.8 cm²

Smart X9 has approximately 5.3% more rectangular screen area than Pixel 3a.

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 Pixel 3a, Smart X9, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Pixel 3a	Smart X9
32 GB	Unknown	3 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. Smart X9

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB

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. Pixel 3a

3000 mAh
2. Smart X9

3100 mAh

+100 mAh versus Pixel 3a

Specifications

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1. Pixel 3a2. Smart X9

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Pixel 3a, Smart X9.
Specification	Pixel 3a	Smart X9
Dimensions (HxWxD)	151.3 Х 70.1 Х 8.2 mm	148.2 Х 71.3 Х 8 mm
Weight	147 g	153 g
Technology	OLED	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.6" inch	5.7" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2220 px	1080 x 2160 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64 GB 512GB 4GB	32 GB 3 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 256 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	3100 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)	Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Pixel 3a, Smart X9.
Specification	Pixel 3a	Smart X9
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	Type OLED	16M
Screen area	79.6 cm2	82.7 cm2
Screen format	18.5:9 (height:width)	18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	75.0%	78.2%
PPI /points per inch/	441 PPI	427 PPI
Screen protection	Asahi Dragontrail Glass	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 Pixel 3a, Smart X9.
Specification	Pixel 3a	Smart X9
Rear camera, main	12.2 MP Single	16 MP Single
Camera specs	12.2 MP f/1.8 28mm (wide) 1/2.55'' 1.4µm OIS dual pixel PDAF	16 MP AF -5 MP depth sensor
Functions	HDR	LED flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.0 24mm (wide) 1.12µm	8 MP
DxOMark Main Score *	101	Unknown
DxOMark Photo *	104	Unknown
DxOMark Video *	95	Unknown

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Pixel 3a, Smart X9.
Specification	Pixel 3a	Smart X9
Processor CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)	Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 615	Adreno 506
Antutu 7 score *	159213	59232
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	1603	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	5206	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	6426	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Battery *	4895	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	345	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	1300	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Pixel 3a, Smart X9.
Specification	Pixel 3a	Smart X9
Release date	2019 May	2018 December
Colors	Just Black Clearly White Purple-ish	Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	400 EUR	110 EUR
Body build	Front glass plastic body	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Pixel 3a, Smart X9.
Specification	Pixel 3a	Smart X9
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Network	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)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 LTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO	Yes with A-GPS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR EU - 0.40 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Pixel 3a, Smart X9.
Specification	Pixel 3a	Smart X9
Radio	Unknown	FM radio
Others	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Unknown

Other features

Other features — specifications for Pixel 3a, Smart X9.
Specification	Pixel 3a	Smart X9
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Fast battery charging 18W -USB Power Delivery 2.0 - Versions: G020A G020E G020B	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass

Google Pixel 3a vs Vodafone Smart X9

Google Pixel 3a

Vodafone Smart X9

Key differences

Display technology

Weight

Width

Chipset

Height

Release year

Physical size

1. Pixel 3a

2. Smart X9

Weight

1. Pixel 3a

2. Smart X9

Screen size

1. Pixel 3a

2. Smart X9

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Pixel 3a

2. Smart X9

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. Pixel 3a

2. Smart X9

Specifications

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