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Google Pixel 3a VS Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Full Specs Comparison

The Google Pixel 3a is finally official. The handset, however, is the affordable version of the Google Pixel 3 and a good device to compare with the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE smartphone. These two are the latest smartphones that were launched this year and they feature a good camera and an amazing screen display size. Below, we will be looking at the comparison between the Google Pixel 3a and the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE to see which one will perform better than the other.

 

Google Pixel 3a VS Xiaomi Mi 9 SE- Design Comparison

In terms of body design, the Google Pixel 3a comes with decent body design. The handset still maintains the design of the Pixel 3. The little downsides of the phone are the cheap polycarbonate and the thick bezels. On the side of the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, many will choose the phone because it has a beautiful body with a waterdrop notch and small bezel. The phone is built with a glass on the back, while the front is also built with a corning gorilla glass as well.

Google Pixel 3a VS Xiaomi Mi 9 SE- Display Comparison

On the display, there are some differences here. They have a similar screen display size which is equipped with AMOLED panels. Furthermore, they also have an OLED technology which will provide brilliant colors and deeper blacks. The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has an edge here because of the narrow bezels and the HDR10 standard which is for great color reproduction. Apart from that, the phone also has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security as well.

Google Pixel 3a VS Xiaomi Mi 9 SE- Camera Comparison

On the camera aspect, the Google Pixel 3a features a single rear camera which will take good photos, especially in low light condition. It also has optical stabilization and it can record 4K videos. As for the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, it features triple rear cameras set-up. The camera consists of 48 MP main sensor, an ultrawide lens, and a telephoto lens. The camera can also take beautiful photos as well even in low light condition.

Google Pixel 3a VS Xiaomi Mi 9 SE- Performance Comparison

On the hardware, both phones come with an upper mid-range processor. The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is ahead of its rival with Snapdragon 712 SoC which packs a better GPU, while the Google Pixel 3a has a Snapdragon 670. It also has a bigger RAM of 6GB against the 4GB on the later and inbuilt storage of 128GB which is expandable as well. The Google Pixel 3a has an advantage on the stock Android it runs on which will get Update directly from Google.

Google Pixel 3a VS Xiaomi Mi 9 SE- Battery Comparison

The Google Pixel 3a has a 3000 mAh battery capacity, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has 3070 mAh battery capacity. Considering Pixel 3, this phone might be better optimize which in turn will increase its battery life. For now, we can not say for sure which one will last longer.

Google Pixel 3a VS Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

Compare Google Pixel 3a Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
DIMENSIONS 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm,
147 grams
147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm,
155 grams
DISPLAY 5.6 inches, 1080 x 2220p (Full HD+), 441 ppi, 18.5:9 ratio, OLED Panel 5.97 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 432 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED Panel
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 670, octa-core 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, Octa Core 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 485
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128GB – Expandable with micro SDcard Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, octa-core 2.3 GHz
SOFTWARE Android 9.0 Pie Android 9.0 Pie
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA REAR- 12.2 Megapixels FRONT- 8 Megapixels Triple 48 + 13 + 8 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 and f/2.4
20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 3000 mAh 3070 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Fingerprint Sensor, Dual SIM Fingerprint Sensor, Dual SIM

Google Pixel 3a VS Xiaomi Mi 9 SE- Price Comparison

The Google Pixel 3a will start selling at a price of $399, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE will sell at a price of $392.

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Our Verdict:

To me, I will gladly choose the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. The phone comes with a more attractive and beautiful body design, great camera set-up, powerful processor and a generous inbuilt memory which is also expandable. And don’t forget the in-display fingerprint sensor on the device as well. To cap it all, it’s even more affordable than it’s rival. So the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE will make a great buy.

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