On May 8th, Google unveiled Android smartphone "Pixel" series of new products "Google Pixel3a" and "Google Pixel3a XL". The "low-rent version of Pixel" has been announced on Taser's website and leaked information has been circulated, in conjunction with Google's developer-oriented campaign "Google I/O2019" has finally made its official debut.
The Pixel3a/3a XL is the so-called "popular version" of Google's high-end smartphone "Pixel3" released in October 2018. Although it is a popular version, it is slightly more expensive than ordinary cheap smartphones, but Starsky can also shoot night scenes and zoom shots using AI. Pixel3 is characterized by high camera performance.
In addition, like the Pixel3/3XL, the performance of the two Pixel3a/3a XL models is the same. You can choose a screen size of 5.6in (Pixel 3a) or 6.0inch (Pixel 3a XL).
In terms of direct selling price, Pixel3 is 95000 yen, while Pixel3a is 48600 yen. "Software is almost equivalent to Pixel3, mainly due to changes in hardware that drive down prices," Google said. " Where has that hardware changed?
Main specifications of Pixel3/3XL and Pixel3a/3a XL
| Pixel 3 / 3 XL | Pixel 3a / 3a XL | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9 Pie | |
| ディスプレイ | Pixel 3：5.5インチOLED（2,160×1,080）Pixel 3 XL：6.3インチOLED（2,960×1,440） | Pixel 3a：5.6インチOLED（2,220×1,080）Pixel 3a XL：6.0インチOLED（2,160×1,080） |
| プロセッサ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 |
| メモリ | 4GB | |
| ストレージ | 128GB / 64GB | 64GB |
| アウトカメラ | 12.2メガピクセル（デュアルピクセルセンサー） | |
| インカメラ | 8メガピクセル×2（広角、標準） | 8メガピクセル×1 |
| カメラ機能 | グループ自撮りモード / 夜景モード / トップショット / ポートレートモード / 超解像ズーム / モーション オートフォーカス / HDR+ | 夜景モード / トップショット / ポートレートモード / 超解像ズーム / モーション オートフォーカス / HDR+ |
| 通信機能 | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)、Bluetooth 5.0+LE | |
| SIMスロット | nanoSIM×1 | |
| その他 | 前方放射型ステレオスピーカー、マイク×3、USB Type-C（3.1 Gen 1） | ステレオスピーカー、マイク×2、USB Type-C（USB 2.0）、イヤホンジャック |
| Titan M | ○ | |
| おサイフケータイ（FeliCa） | ○ | |
| デザイン | 背面ソフトタッチガラス | ポリカーボネート製ユニボディ |
| バッテリ容量 | Pixel 3：2,915mAhPixel 3 XL：3,430mAh | Pixel 3a：3,000mAhPixel 3a XL：3,700mAh |
| Active Edge | ○ | |
| HDRサポート | ○ | ― |
| 防水性能 | 耐水 | 防滴 |
| Qi ワイヤレス充電 | ○ | ― |
| 直販価格 | Pixel 3：95,000円Pixel 3 XL：119,000円 | Pixel 3a：48,600円Pixel 3a XL：60,000円 |
| 本体サイズ/重さ | Pixel 3：145.6×68.2×7.9mm / 148gPixel 3 XL：158.0×76.7×7.9mm / 184g | Pixel 3a：151.3×70.1×8.2mm / 147gPixel 3a XL：160.1×76.1×8.2mm / 167g |
| カラー | Clearly White、Just Black、Not Pink | Just Black、Clearly White、Purple-ish |
Processor equipped with Snapdragon670
Compared with the specification table, the first thing you can see is the difference of the processor. The Qualcomm Snapdragon845 in the Pixel3 series is an eight-core (2.8GHz×4, 1.8GHz × 4) SoC on high-end smartphones with high performance, AI processing performance and power saving performance. Pixel3 uses Qualcomm Snapdragon670. This is a medium-to-high-end smartphone SoC, with a core number of 2.0GHz × 2 and 1.7GHz × 6, but the working frequency is low. However, Pixel 3a has absolutely no pressure when browsing websites and using applications, and there are not many scenarios that have an impact in actual use. You may have to be careful when playing games with a high load.
The next thing people care about is storage. Pixel 3 can purchase 128 GB models, while Pixel 3a offers only 64 GB models. Neither the Pixel3 series nor the 3a series has external storage space, so people who keep music and videos on their smartphones either choose Pixel3's 128GB or be careful with their capacity.
The camera has been changed in subtle parts. The function of Saif follows.
The Pixel 3a omits the spectral sensor + flicker sensor (located between the rear camera and the LED flash) to check the ambient light and set it for optimal shooting.
The front camera saves wide angle in the dual cameras on the Pixel3 and becomes a single camera in the Pixel3a. Due to the loss of the wide-angle camera, the group selfie mode available for the front camera of Pixel 3 is not available in Pixel 3a.
In addition, Pixel 3's camera AI chip Visual Core (although not in the table) has the characteristics of AI photography, but has been omitted in Pixel 3a. How this will affect real photography, we will provide you with additional comments on Pixel 3a focusing on the camera, including processor changes.
The impression that the main body is made of polycarbonate with inconspicuous fingerprints.
In addition, the physical material has actually changed. Pixel3 is a soft touch glass on the back, and Pixel3a is a commonly used polycarbonate for mobile phone housings. But it's not cheap, and it looks almost the same. On the contrary, in the back soft touch glass, the fat (fingerprint) when touching with the finger is obvious, the excellent body made of polycarbonate is difficult to attract attention, and the overall weight becomes lighter, giving people a great impression.
The USB Type-C port for charging and data transmission in the mainframe is downgraded from USB 3.1 Gen1 to USB 2.0. Video and photo transfer from Pixel 3a to PC may feel a bit slow, but it will hardly affect the charging speed. When it comes to charging, wireless charging is also one of the change points. Pixel 3 provides a Qi module on the back that can be charged wirelessly via Qi, but the Pixel 3a does not support Qi charging.
So, I see major changes that may affect the price, Pixel series of hardware, the official help page explanation is also very detailed, those who care, please take a look.
The Pixel 3a is also considering launching from the carrier. If the launch of the smartphone summer model held by operators is the same as in previous years, it will be about the middle of May. The release of the professional edition is also a place to wait.
