If you're seeing an difference, it may be due to the angle of the shot or maybe a smudge on the Pixel 3 lens. Camera hardware and software are identical on the main camera.
@@phandroid Not really the same, "pixel visual core ship"is not inside the 3a, and software not exactly the same as snapdragon 670 work differently than 845. Hence the perceptible difference on side by side , which is even more pronounced on night sight mode.
@@marcelpignol9443 Yes, pixel 3 camera is voted the best by professionnal, but average user prefers less realistic pictures like the ones on huawei P or samsung. Pixel 3A is a bit more on the side of artificially enhanced picture than on the realistic side like the P3
@@phma8185 The Pixel visual core is just a dedicated processing chip. Which in practical terms means it processes the images faster since the 3a uses the SoC to do the same work. So the 3 spits out the final image faster. That's it.
Holy Cow...this video is taken in Winchester, VA. That is where I grew up, was weird coming to watch the video and recognizing all these places from my childhood!
@@ChrisJones-ht9zn dla mnie -tak. Na początku gp3 za bardzo miał podkręcone szumy i wysokie dźwięki a potem aktualizacje to zmieniły (posłuchaj na filmie bo jest super). Różnice widać na filmie Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 2. Tam dźwięk gp3 jest nie fajny. Tutaj zaś na filmie jest o wiele lepszy. Posłuchaj jednego i drugiego a poczujesz różnicę. Pozdrawiam
Camera looks identical. I have ordered the 3a XL, but wonder whether the raw power is enough with a 670. It will be interesting to see what the 4a will be like.
Both are phenomenal at still photos. If I was on a budget I would get the pixel 3a but I would get it second hand in mint condition for £200-250. I own the pixel 3 and I have owned a OnePlus and iPhone before. I just can't let go of my pixel. It's the best phone IV ever used. No lagg and pure Android is smooth as hell. Only thing I would nit pick on is the battery. Wish it would have a bigger battery
Kolejny dobry materiał. Dzięki! Gp3a niewiele / minimalnie odstaje od gp3. Jednak ceną znacznie. Mam nadzieję, że wreszcie zagości w Polsce w oficjalnej dystrybucji. Pozdrawiam serdecznie Paweł
To me it's quite obvious that the regular Pixel 3 has sharper images in the outdoor daylight pictures and also is slightly brighter. I thought the 3a was awesome until I saw this side by side comparison. Now I'm starting to see where the faster SOC and Pixel camera chip do make a bit of a difference.
Somehow, the images on the 3a look better. Disastrous front facing video performance from both in low light, but who does those anyway? Pictures in low-light actually look a lot crisper on the 3a.
Video quality at night is a fail but imagine the Pixel 4 improvement on this and this phone will beat everything out there. Pictures are always stunning.
my 3a has a very bad camera , you can't zoom in whether before you take a picture or after it, the textures are just gone , it's kinda blurry , and using the portrait mode , the edges and even most parts of the background isn't blurred , why ? can anyone tell me ?
that's a tough one. It all depends on why you want the upgrade. The camera differences between the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 3 are subtle. Personally, I'd just wait for the 4.
I honestly think Google did something with the recent updates to pixel 3 cameras that affects the brightness just so we'll have more reasons to buy the Pixel 4. I see some changes in pictures I take now from the ones I took when I first bought my Pixel 3.
Hey I was wondering if you no the pixel 3 a is good to do videos for UA-cam on? Because I have the Google pixel 1 and I love the camera but this is up when you're trying to edit your videos on the phone when you're trying to tell you UA-cam videos?
Tell me, the younger model pixel 3a can shoot video at fhd 60 fps resolution on the main camera and is there optical stabilization at this resolution? And what is the maximum duration of video in time in a single file can be recorded at the pixel 3a?
Hi, how would you compare the 3a to Xiaomi mi 9 SE? Picture quality is important but during the day, 2slot SIM would be nice but also a good scree with notifications. Tough choice.
I'm thinking of buying the Pixel 3a and I have an S9+. I tried a Pixel 3Xl one week ago and I found it very pleasing to use with that camera and software. Even though I limed more the audio, screen and headphonejack of my s9+ I think I'd like to have a Pixel 3a for the camera and software I'm just a little worried about the procesor. Do you think it's worth it? Also if I sell my s9+ I'll get some extra cash.
The processor is decent. It does take a bit longer to load apps and games, but I've had no issue play some graphic intensive games like Guns of Boom, PUBG and such.
Sigh, in another video saw how the "3" had better color , but in this video I can see the "3a" have better colors ... But I'm not a selfie person, so I guess I already know what to get .... Thnx
+Phandroid Good stuff! I'd say 90% of us are *point-and-shoot photographers* and perhaps only 10% will actually use the *ultra-wide* lens on the $400-500 plus more expensive Pixel 3/3XL. So the 3a/3aXL are good deal really despite some compromises. So basically Google is cannibalizing their *less-selling overpriced flagship devices.* So the newly released *OnePlus 7 Pro* is basically saying to the giants that you can't keep selling $1000+ devices when *you know for a fact* that we can sell them for *$669* that has flagship specs and performance. Google seems to have learned their lesson.
The two have identical camera capabilities, they have to produce the same quality images. Otherwise, there might be differences in lens cleanness (as you pointed out), angle, time (earlier/later shot) or camera settings.
Not much difference, and certainly very little given that the 3 is meant to have "better" processing than the 3a. But on the shots shown the 3 is just a tad sharper and more vivid in some shots, but it's very close. Thanks for uploading a very interesting comparison. Hope you had fun doing it.
If the pixel 4 beats this its right up their with dslrs.
Is it just me or is the primary camera of the 3a a bit better than the normal 3 (a bit brighter and more pleasing colors)
If you're seeing an difference, it may be due to the angle of the shot or maybe a smudge on the Pixel 3 lens. Camera hardware and software are identical on the main camera.
to me it's the opposite actually, sharper on the normal 3, better selfies also
@@phandroid Not really the same, "pixel visual core ship"is not inside the 3a, and software not exactly the same as snapdragon 670 work differently than 845. Hence the perceptible difference on side by side , which is even more pronounced on night sight mode.
@@marcelpignol9443 Yes, pixel 3 camera is voted the best by professionnal, but average user prefers less realistic pictures like the ones on huawei P or samsung. Pixel 3A is a bit more on the side of artificially enhanced picture than on the realistic side like the P3
@@phma8185 The Pixel visual core is just a dedicated processing chip. Which in practical terms means it processes the images faster since the 3a uses the SoC to do the same work. So the 3 spits out the final image faster. That's it.
Holy Cow...this video is taken in Winchester, VA. That is where I grew up, was weird coming to watch the video and recognizing all these places from my childhood!
The older brother Pixel 3 looks sharper overall by a tiny bit.
It's more due to natural differences in focus point.
Thank you for the great video. Audio on Pixel3a seems better too!
it definitely is. It doesn't appear to have background noise cancellation, but that means Google's software isn't interfering in any way.
W gp3 nagrywany dźwięk na początku był słaby, później aktualizacje poprawiły jakość. Tu jest podobnie....
Sorry but it definitely isn't.
@@ChrisJones-ht9zn dla mnie -tak. Na początku gp3 za bardzo miał podkręcone szumy i wysokie dźwięki a potem aktualizacje to zmieniły (posłuchaj na filmie bo jest super). Różnice widać na filmie Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 2. Tam dźwięk gp3 jest nie fajny. Tutaj zaś na filmie jest o wiele lepszy. Posłuchaj jednego i drugiego a poczujesz różnicę. Pozdrawiam
audio definitely sounds better on the pixel 3a. Newer mic? Or better placement of the mic?
Camera looks identical.
I have ordered the 3a XL, but wonder whether the raw power is enough with a 670. It will be interesting to see what the 4a will be like.
Video stabilization and sound alot better on 3A too
Both are phenomenal at still photos. If I was on a budget I would get the pixel 3a but I would get it second hand in mint condition for £200-250. I own the pixel 3 and I have owned a OnePlus and iPhone before. I just can't let go of my pixel. It's the best phone IV ever used. No lagg and pure Android is smooth as hell. Only thing I would nit pick on is the battery. Wish it would have a bigger battery
Same here. The battery is their biggest drawback. Hopefully, Google fixes that issue in the Pixel 4. 3a ik has a bigger battery too.
Would GCam from the 3a be a better version than the ones we've been getting, since it doesn't have the Visual Core?
it could be. We'll have to wait to see what developers can come up with.
Yes you're probably right
Great camera comparison and great shots! Thank you for helping me decide between the two!
Great video ! I just UPGRADED my daily driver (oneplusone) to a 3aXL. CANNOT justify spending a grand on a phone !
That's the main issue with the new One plus devices, they're just too expensive compared to their old ones.
Sound quality is much improved!
Kolejny dobry materiał. Dzięki!
Gp3a niewiele / minimalnie odstaje od gp3. Jednak ceną znacznie. Mam nadzieję, że wreszcie zagości w Polsce w oficjalnej dystrybucji. Pozdrawiam serdecznie Paweł
Too me the 3a looks more natural in colors of the pics
is this a compaison
Great job Nick as always and good choice for the background music 👌
To me it's quite obvious that the regular Pixel 3 has sharper images in the outdoor daylight pictures and also is slightly brighter.
I thought the 3a was awesome until I saw this side by side comparison. Now I'm starting to see where the faster SOC and Pixel camera chip do make a bit of a difference.
It’s missing the pdaf right (the little dot next to the camera) so it’s worse for moving subjects?
Pretty the same. But i wish you do a battery comparetion.
Will be doing a more in depth hardware comparison between these phones.
Great comparison, but I've got two questions,
1. We're the photos taken with HDR+ or HDR+ Enhanced?
2. Was the video shoot in 4K or 1080P?
So on selfies you can still using wide angle while on portrait mode?
Always waiting for Video comparison I kinda like those amazing awesome phone you toke
Thanks. More camera comparisons are coming with a new one today.
Does pixel 3a have night vision mode as in pixel 3? Or can we download and use it from the Play Store
Somehow, the images on the 3a look better. Disastrous front facing video performance from both in low light, but who does those anyway? Pictures in low-light actually look a lot crisper on the 3a.
Video quality at night is a fail but imagine the Pixel 4 improvement on this and this phone will beat everything out there. Pictures are always stunning.
Yeah, Google really need to work on video for it's next device. If it can nail that on the Pixel 4, it'll be the device to beat.
Then google will automatically be ahead of everyone by atleast 2 years.
So in pixel 3 and 3a which is good 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
The most important question is what pixel have better battery life?
How many hours of screen on time do each one ?
@@leon903 It's not much of a difference
The "a" models destroy their bigger brothers in terms of battery life. My 3 XL has absolutely no chance against the 3a XL.
@@shariksaleh6568 I was gonna trade in my original Pixel tommorow for a Pixel 3a through T-Mobile, sucks I missed the deal now.
What mode do you used? Auto or hdr+?
my 3a has a very bad camera , you can't zoom in whether before you take a picture or after it, the textures are just gone , it's kinda blurry , and using the portrait mode , the edges and even most parts of the background isn't blurred , why ? can anyone tell me ?
Why pixel 3 front video is not stable as 3a
Thanks for this test. Have the Pixel 3a and it is really hard to tell the difference. They are nearly identical.
hei ima 2xl owner should i upgrade to pixel 3 or 3a or wait for pixel 4
that's a tough one. It all depends on why you want the upgrade. The camera differences between the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 3 are subtle. Personally, I'd just wait for the 4.
Appreciated bro ill.wait for pixel 4 and btw soundtrack is good ..
Thanks
Wait for 4.. i think pixel 4 improve the video exposure and zoom
I honestly think Google did something with the recent updates to pixel 3 cameras that affects the brightness just so we'll have more reasons to buy the Pixel 4.
I see some changes in pictures I take now from the ones I took when I first bought my Pixel 3.
Don't need the 3a if I already have the 3 and prefer the smaller size and stronger SoC.
Duh, whose gonna downgrade their phone from a flagship to mid-range?
Hey I was wondering if you no the pixel 3 a is good to do videos for UA-cam on? Because I have the Google pixel 1 and I love the camera but this is up when you're trying to edit your videos on the phone when you're trying to tell you UA-cam videos?
Patiently waiting for pixel 4xl hoping they will not disappoint me and do massive improvement on the video aspect
Tell me, the younger model pixel 3a can shoot video at fhd 60 fps resolution on the main camera and is there optical stabilization at this resolution? And what is the maximum duration of video in time in a single file can be recorded at the pixel 3a?
Hi, how would you compare the 3a to Xiaomi mi 9 SE? Picture quality is important but during the day, 2slot SIM would be nice but also a good scree with notifications. Tough choice.
Thanks sir, and one more thing plz tell me the background music NAME ?
I'm thinking of buying the Pixel 3a and I have an S9+. I tried a Pixel 3Xl one week ago and I found it very pleasing to use with that camera and software. Even though I limed more the audio, screen and headphonejack of my s9+ I think I'd like to have a Pixel 3a for the camera and software I'm just a little worried about the procesor. Do you think it's worth it? Also if I sell my s9+ I'll get some extra cash.
The processor is decent. It does take a bit longer to load apps and games, but I've had no issue play some graphic intensive games like Guns of Boom, PUBG and such.
@@phandroid thanks for the info! 👌
It'll likely Keep running better than your s9+ due to regular software updates and the clean version of Android
@@gabrielgutierrez6086 it's fast, ull like it
I'M in the same situation, i hésitate between pixel 3 and pixel 3a for photo ?
nice review as always
Sir,please tell me the beat background music name I really really like it
Sigh, in another video saw how the "3" had better color , but in this video I can see the "3a" have better colors ...
But I'm not a selfie person, so I guess I already know what to get ....
Thnx
My wife was due for a new phone so we went with the 3aXL for the price.
It's a great device for the price and the battery life of the 3a XL is decent as well.
Wow thanks for doing. I didn't see much of difference, but the 3a seemed better on the audio.
pixel 3 looks way crisper but overall pixel 3a is still great
I really like background music plz plz tell the NAME? KINDLY
the front camera is a compromise between the pixel 2 and pixel 3 wide angle lens.
Google did a fantastic job with their strategy this time
Gud video. Btw whats name of soundtrack
Pixel 3 n pixel 3a which have the best camera
+Phandroid
Good stuff! I'd say 90% of us are *point-and-shoot photographers* and perhaps only 10% will actually use the *ultra-wide* lens on the $400-500 plus more expensive Pixel 3/3XL.
So the 3a/3aXL are good deal really despite some compromises.
So basically Google is cannibalizing their *less-selling overpriced flagship devices.*
So the newly released *OnePlus 7 Pro* is basically saying to the giants that you can't keep selling $1000+ devices when *you know for a fact* that we can sell them for *$669* that has flagship specs and performance.
Google seems to have learned their lesson.
Don't need group shot lens if you don't have any friends /*taps head*
@@peoplez129 Agreed! 🤣
I like how the Pixel 3a's front camera is somewhere in between the two Pixel 3 cameras
Sir make a comparison video between Google pixel 3a and oneplus Nord........hope you gonna do.....and your the one who explains well....
There's not much difference, both are two of the best. If not thee best. For me I prefer the 3a!
Please make video on ps4 remote play to any android device
Selfie camera is better on the 3, both lenses. But the back camera is same.
Wow!! You did it again! :) Great job! :)
the 3 looked slightly sharper alot of the time, but if they wernt side by side i would not be able to tell the difference
yet the mic and the low light performance on the 3a seams better
Beautiful pictures all
Either your Pixel 3 camera lens is dirty or the 3A actually take better pictures??
The two have identical camera capabilities, they have to produce the same quality images. Otherwise, there might be differences in lens cleanness (as you pointed out), angle, time (earlier/later shot) or camera settings.
Google lies again they not same camera from 3 or 3 xl camera . that camera from 3a or 3a xl is the Motorola cameras. High ships price. For Motorola
I did see a little bit brighter image than pixel 3
im still using pixel 2xl until pixel 4 🤗😍
Pixel 3a better in low light 😍😍😍😍
Not much difference, and certainly very little given that the 3 is meant to have "better" processing than the 3a. But on the shots shown the 3 is just a tad sharper and more vivid in some shots, but it's very close. Thanks for uploading a very interesting comparison. Hope you had fun doing it.
at 7:00 theres a truck in the parking lot
I think pixel 3a photo are bit better
I think you meant *comparison.
you are correct. Fixed.
Google rob costomers with pixel 3
Ps4 remote play
Wow a mobile