<p>Last week, Google, in a bid to capture market share in emerging market announced affordable phones Pixel 3a, 3a XL at I/O 2019.</p>.<p>In India, the new Pixel 3a series is directly foraying into the sub-Rs 45,000 territory, which OnePlus is the reigning leader. The latter has been top-pick for consumers looking for flagship phone but doesn't cost a bomb. </p>.<p>DH lists key features of devices, which will assist you to make an informed decision.</p>.<p><span><strong>Display, design and build quality</strong></span></p>.<p>In this aspect, OnePlus 6T trumps Pixel 3a series on all three aspects. It has big 6.41-inch full HD+ Optic OLED display with water-drop notch leaving the wide area of the functional display so that users can have enthralling viewing experience watching multimedia content. It comes with full HD+ resolution display having an 86-percent screen-to-body ratio.</p>.<p>On the other hand, Google <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/google-pixel-3a-3a-xl-debut-at-i/o-2019-732706.html">Pixel 3a</a> and the 3a XL have very thick bezels, very reminiscent of 2017-era phone models. If you need a big display, then go for the Pixel 3a XL.<br />As far as the build quality is concerned, the Pixel 3a series is a letdown. Both the models come with the polycarbonate-based shell on the back. They come with a dual-tone shell similar to the original Pixel 3 with top-portion consisting of a single-lens camera are enclosed in the glass.</p>.<p>On the bright side, Google has incorporated OLED-based screen on Pixel 3a series, which the consumers will enjoy true black and natural RGB colors on HD videos.</p>.<p>One positive point of Google Pixel 3a over the OnePlus 6T is that the latter comes with a 3.5mm audio jack, while the former does not. If you are a music aficionado, you know which to buy between the two.</p>.<p><span><strong>OnePlus 6T:</strong></span> 6.41-inch full HD+ (2280x1080p) Optic AMOLED screen with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 6 shield <br /><span><strong>Pixel 3a: </strong></span>5.6-inch full HD+ OLED display with 2160x1080p resolution<br /><strong><span>Pixel 3a XL:</span></strong> 6.0-inch full HD+ OLED display with 2160x1080p resolution</p>.<p><span><strong>Processor, RAM, storage </strong></span><br />Again, OnePlus 6T comes up trumps in this aspect. It is a monster compared to the Pixel 3a series. The latter houses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 chipset under its belly and comes with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage options.</p>.<p>OnePlus has already released Android Pie-based OxygenOS 9 and the now the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/android-q-list-of-phones-expected-to-get-google-os-733570.html">Android Q </a>beta is available for the OnePlus 6T.</p>.<p>Google Pixel 3a series houses Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 octa-core, which is way subpar for a phone costing close to Rs 40,000. The only saving grace is that it runs pure Android Pie and will be the first phones to get Android Q later in the year. In total, it is sure to get three years of major software support (until 2022). </p>.<p><strong>OnePlus 6T: </strong>10nm class 2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core CPU with Adreno 630 GPU, 6GB/8GB RAM (LPDDR4X), 128GB/256GB (UFS 2.1)<br /><strong>Pixel 3a and 3a XL:</strong> Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage</p>.<p><span><strong>Camera</strong></span><br />Thanks to Google's photography software sorcery, Pixel 3a series, despite having a single-lens camera, beats OnePlus 6T's dual-camera by miles. Already samples are out in the social media channels and Google too, during the Pixel 3a keynote presentation, took potshots at top rival brands for featuring sub-par camera hardware inside the expensive phones.</p>.<p><strong>OnePlus 6T</strong><br />Main: 16MP with Sony IMX519 sensor, 1.22 µm pixel size, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS), CDAF (Contrast Detection Auto Focus), F1.7 aperture + 20MP with Sony IMX376K, F1.7 aperture, 1.0µm pixel size, PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) with dual-LED flash, AI Scene Detection, Portrait, Pro mode, Night mode, Panorama, HDR, HQ, Studio Lighting, RAW image</p>.<p>Front: 16MP with Sony IMX371 sensor, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed focus, F2.0 aperture, Portrait, HDR, Screen flash, studio lighting, face retouching, smile capture</p>.<p><strong><span>Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL</span></strong><br />Primary camera: 12.2MP with F1.8 aperture, 1.14-micron pixel size, 76-degree Field-Of-View (FOV), dual Phase detection, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS), full HD recording, 4K video recording, Night Sight, slo-mo video recording, Google Lens integration</p>.<p>Front camera: An 8MP sensor with F2.0 aperture, 1.12-micron pixel size, 84-degree FOV, full HD, HD video recording</p>.<p><span><strong>Battery</strong></span><br />One of the highlight features of OnePlus 6T is the big battery and its super-fast charging capability. It can easily last a whole day if not more under mixed usage. It can also charge from zero to 100-percent in under 90 minutes.</p>.<p>On the other hand, Google Pixel 3a comes with a full day's battery life and the Pixel 3a XL can last more than a day under mixed-usage. Both the models come with an 18W fast charger.</p>.<p><strong><span>OnePlus 6T:</span> </strong>3,700 with USB-C WARP fast charging feature<br /><strong>Pixel 3a: </strong>3,000mAh with USB-C 18 W adaptor with USB-PD 2.0<br /><strong>Pixel 3a XL:</strong> 3,700mAh with USB-C 18 W adaptor with USB-PD 2.0</p>.<p><span><strong>Price</strong></span><br />In terms of price-to-specs ratio, OnePlus 6T comes on top over the Google Pixel 3a series.</p>.<p>However, If your only priority is a good camera phone with decent battery life, you can bet on Google Pixel 3a series. Or if you are an extreme gamer and power-user then, OnePlus 6T is one for you.</p>.<p><strong>OnePlus 6T: </strong>Since the OnePlus 7 is coming later this week, OnePlus 6T recently received price cut and is now available for as low as Rs 32,999.<br /><strong>Google Pixel 3a: </strong>Rs 39,999 will be available after May 15<br /><strong>Google Pixel 3a XL:</strong> Rs 44,999 will be available after May 15</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps and more on personal technology only on<strong> <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech">DH Tech</a></strong>.</em></p>
<p>Last week, Google, in a bid to capture market share in emerging market announced affordable phones Pixel 3a, 3a XL at I/O 2019.</p>.<p>In India, the new Pixel 3a series is directly foraying into the sub-Rs 45,000 territory, which OnePlus is the reigning leader. The latter has been top-pick for consumers looking for flagship phone but doesn't cost a bomb. </p>.<p>DH lists key features of devices, which will assist you to make an informed decision.</p>.<p><span><strong>Display, design and build quality</strong></span></p>.<p>In this aspect, OnePlus 6T trumps Pixel 3a series on all three aspects. It has big 6.41-inch full HD+ Optic OLED display with water-drop notch leaving the wide area of the functional display so that users can have enthralling viewing experience watching multimedia content. It comes with full HD+ resolution display having an 86-percent screen-to-body ratio.</p>.<p>On the other hand, Google <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/google-pixel-3a-3a-xl-debut-at-i/o-2019-732706.html">Pixel 3a</a> and the 3a XL have very thick bezels, very reminiscent of 2017-era phone models. If you need a big display, then go for the Pixel 3a XL.<br />As far as the build quality is concerned, the Pixel 3a series is a letdown. Both the models come with the polycarbonate-based shell on the back. They come with a dual-tone shell similar to the original Pixel 3 with top-portion consisting of a single-lens camera are enclosed in the glass.</p>.<p>On the bright side, Google has incorporated OLED-based screen on Pixel 3a series, which the consumers will enjoy true black and natural RGB colors on HD videos.</p>.<p>One positive point of Google Pixel 3a over the OnePlus 6T is that the latter comes with a 3.5mm audio jack, while the former does not. If you are a music aficionado, you know which to buy between the two.</p>.<p><span><strong>OnePlus 6T:</strong></span> 6.41-inch full HD+ (2280x1080p) Optic AMOLED screen with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 6 shield <br /><span><strong>Pixel 3a: </strong></span>5.6-inch full HD+ OLED display with 2160x1080p resolution<br /><strong><span>Pixel 3a XL:</span></strong> 6.0-inch full HD+ OLED display with 2160x1080p resolution</p>.<p><span><strong>Processor, RAM, storage </strong></span><br />Again, OnePlus 6T comes up trumps in this aspect. It is a monster compared to the Pixel 3a series. The latter houses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 chipset under its belly and comes with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage options.</p>.<p>OnePlus has already released Android Pie-based OxygenOS 9 and the now the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/android-q-list-of-phones-expected-to-get-google-os-733570.html">Android Q </a>beta is available for the OnePlus 6T.</p>.<p>Google Pixel 3a series houses Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 octa-core, which is way subpar for a phone costing close to Rs 40,000. The only saving grace is that it runs pure Android Pie and will be the first phones to get Android Q later in the year. In total, it is sure to get three years of major software support (until 2022). </p>.<p><strong>OnePlus 6T: </strong>10nm class 2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core CPU with Adreno 630 GPU, 6GB/8GB RAM (LPDDR4X), 128GB/256GB (UFS 2.1)<br /><strong>Pixel 3a and 3a XL:</strong> Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage</p>.<p><span><strong>Camera</strong></span><br />Thanks to Google's photography software sorcery, Pixel 3a series, despite having a single-lens camera, beats OnePlus 6T's dual-camera by miles. Already samples are out in the social media channels and Google too, during the Pixel 3a keynote presentation, took potshots at top rival brands for featuring sub-par camera hardware inside the expensive phones.</p>.<p><strong>OnePlus 6T</strong><br />Main: 16MP with Sony IMX519 sensor, 1.22 µm pixel size, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS), CDAF (Contrast Detection Auto Focus), F1.7 aperture + 20MP with Sony IMX376K, F1.7 aperture, 1.0µm pixel size, PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) with dual-LED flash, AI Scene Detection, Portrait, Pro mode, Night mode, Panorama, HDR, HQ, Studio Lighting, RAW image</p>.<p>Front: 16MP with Sony IMX371 sensor, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed focus, F2.0 aperture, Portrait, HDR, Screen flash, studio lighting, face retouching, smile capture</p>.<p><strong><span>Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL</span></strong><br />Primary camera: 12.2MP with F1.8 aperture, 1.14-micron pixel size, 76-degree Field-Of-View (FOV), dual Phase detection, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS), full HD recording, 4K video recording, Night Sight, slo-mo video recording, Google Lens integration</p>.<p>Front camera: An 8MP sensor with F2.0 aperture, 1.12-micron pixel size, 84-degree FOV, full HD, HD video recording</p>.<p><span><strong>Battery</strong></span><br />One of the highlight features of OnePlus 6T is the big battery and its super-fast charging capability. It can easily last a whole day if not more under mixed usage. It can also charge from zero to 100-percent in under 90 minutes.</p>.<p>On the other hand, Google Pixel 3a comes with a full day's battery life and the Pixel 3a XL can last more than a day under mixed-usage. Both the models come with an 18W fast charger.</p>.<p><strong><span>OnePlus 6T:</span> </strong>3,700 with USB-C WARP fast charging feature<br /><strong>Pixel 3a: </strong>3,000mAh with USB-C 18 W adaptor with USB-PD 2.0<br /><strong>Pixel 3a XL:</strong> 3,700mAh with USB-C 18 W adaptor with USB-PD 2.0</p>.<p><span><strong>Price</strong></span><br />In terms of price-to-specs ratio, OnePlus 6T comes on top over the Google Pixel 3a series.</p>.<p>However, If your only priority is a good camera phone with decent battery life, you can bet on Google Pixel 3a series. Or if you are an extreme gamer and power-user then, OnePlus 6T is one for you.</p>.<p><strong>OnePlus 6T: </strong>Since the OnePlus 7 is coming later this week, OnePlus 6T recently received price cut and is now available for as low as Rs 32,999.<br /><strong>Google Pixel 3a: </strong>Rs 39,999 will be available after May 15<br /><strong>Google Pixel 3a XL:</strong> Rs 44,999 will be available after May 15</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps and more on personal technology only on<strong> <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech">DH Tech</a></strong>.</em></p>
