Honor X6avsGoogle Pixel 3a

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Honor
Honor X6a
X6a
Processor:Mediatek Helio G36
RAM:4GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Honor X6a's battery life is impressive, lasting a full day with moderate usage and a single charge.
The Honor X6a's display is decent for its price range, offering a moderate viewing experience overall.
The Honor X6A's camera setup is decent for a budget-friendly smartphone but not exceptional overall.
The Honor X6a's performance is decent for its price but not exceptional in terms of handling demanding tasks.
Google
Google Pixel 3a
Pixel 3a
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 670
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Google Pixel 3a delivers impressive all-day battery life, exceeding expectations at its budget-friendly price point.
The Google Pixel 3a's display falls short of expectations due to muted colors and inadequate brightness.
The Pixel 3a's camera is its strongest selling point, delivering exceptional photo quality at an affordable price point.
The Pixel 3a's performance is a compromise prioritizing affordability over raw power, but still offers a solid user experience.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Honor X6a
2.20 GHz
Google Pixel 3a
2 GHz

RAM

Tie
Honor X6a
4GB
Google Pixel 3a
4GB

Storage

Winner
Honor X6a
128GB
Google Pixel 3a
64GB

Weight

Winner
Honor X6a
188g
Google Pixel 3a
147g
Rank
Honor X6a
Winner
#704
Google Pixel 3a
#788
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Honor X6a
#618
Winner
Google Pixel 3a
#658
Design
Honor X6a
#537
Google Pixel 3a
#160
Winner
Display
Honor X6a
#642
Winner
Google Pixel 3a
#712
Performance
Honor X6a
#778
Google Pixel 3a
#763
Winner
Battery
Honor X6a
#689
Winner
Google Pixel 3a
#827
Camera
Honor X6a
#565
Winner
Google Pixel 3a
#833
item_phones_categoryId
Honor X6a
#1
Tie
Google Pixel 3a
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Honor Honor X6a
Google Google Pixel 3a
Model
Mediatek Helio G36
Qualcomm Snapdragon 670
CPU
8x Cortex, A53 2.2 GHz
2x Kryo 360 2.0 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
12
10
Frequency
2.20
2
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
IMG PowerVR GE8320 680 MHz
Qualcomm Adreno 615
RAM
4
4
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
128
64
SD slot
N/A
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, in the back
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
N/A
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
N/A
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
Hall sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
Hi-Res Audio, 2 microphones
Stereo Speakers
Antutu Score
127000
159000
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v?
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 51% of devices
Overall performance better than 52% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Honor X6a

Strengths

The display quality is decent for its price range, with a 90Hz refresh rate that enhances user experience.
The battery capacity is above average at 5000mAh, supporting 22.5W fast charging.
The phone has a fingerprint scanner on the side that doubles as a power button and supports dual SIM slots.
The camera app offers various modes like portrait, time-lapse, super macro, HDR photo, Panorama, Pro mode, and stickers.
The phone is affordable with a price of 459 Dirhams in Dubai, which is around 7000 pesos in the Philippines.

Weaknesses

The display has lower contrast brightness and color accuracy compared to higher-resolution displays.
The CPU performance is moderate for its price segment but not outstanding or impressive compared to other smartphones.
The phone does not support wireless charging or reverse wireless charging.
The camera resolution is decent but may not be great for photography enthusiasts.
The phone's performance is limited to basic tasks like calling, texting, browsing, and social media, making it unsuitable for heavy gaming, photography, or multitasking.

Google Pixel 3a

Strengths

Exceptional camera quality: The Pixel 3a boasts an incredible single rear camera that takes stunning photos with great detail, dynamic range, and color accuracy.
Improved battery life: With larger batteries than the flagship Pixel brothers, the 3a delivers over five hours of screen time on a single charge.
Same great software experience: The Pixel 3a runs on Google's intuitive interface, with timely updates and features like Night Sight.
Fingerprint reader and squeeze feature: Like its more expensive siblings, the 3a comes equipped with a reliable fingerprint reader and squeeze feature for convenient unlocking and assistant access.
Good price point: The Pixel 3a is available at an affordable $400 price tag.
Good haptic motor: The Pixel 3a has a super smart software experience that will be updated first in line

Weaknesses

Limited internal storage speed: Compared to other flagships, the Pixel 3a's slower internal storage can make opening larger apps and files feel sluggish.
No wireless charging or water resistance: Like its budget-friendly counterparts, the Pixel 3a omits features like wireless charging and water resistance.
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Honor X6a

The Honor X6a is a mid-range smartphone that offers a large display, 50-megapixel main camera, and 5,000mAh battery at an affordable price of 459 Dirhams in Dubai. The phone's 6.56-inch TFT LCD display has a decent resolution of 720x1612 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for basic tasks like web browsing and social media. Under the hood, the phone is powered by a Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, an entry-level CPU that provides moderate performance. The phone comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. The camera department features a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel main sensor, two-megapixel macro camera, and two-megapixel depth sensor. The battery capacity is above average for its segment, supporting 22.5W fast charging. The phone has a fingerprint scanner on the side, dual SIM slot, and USB Type-C port. Colors options include Season Lake, Midnight Black, and Sky Silver. Despite its affordability, the Honor X6a's performance is not outstanding, making it suitable for basic tasks but not heavy gaming or photography. : The Honor X6a is a phone that does everything okay but nothing great. It's a budget-friendly option for those who don't care about bells and whistles, suitable for basic tasks like calling, texting, browsing, and social media. However, it may not be the best choice for heavy gaming or photography enthusiasts.

Google Pixel 3a

The Google Pixel 3a is a solid mid-range smartphone that boasts an impressive camera system, excellent battery life, and a clean software experience. While it doesn't have the super high-end specs and features found in its flagship counterparts, it makes up for these limitations by offering a more affordable price point of $400. One of the standout features of the Pixel 3a is its camera performance, which is on par with the more expensive Pixel models. The single rear camera produces detailed and colorful photos, even in challenging lighting conditions. Additionally, the phone's battery life is impressive, consistently delivering over five hours of screen time and easily lasting a full day. The phone's performance is decent but not exceptional, with some noticeable lag when opening multiple apps or editing large files. However, this didn't detract from my overall experience, as I found it to be more than sufficient for general use. Other notable features include a fingerprint reader on the back, a squeeze gesture for assistance, and a haptic motor that provides a great typing and notification experience. The phone's software is also up-to-date with regular security patches and feature updates. While there are other mid-range phones available in this price range, such as the Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7, the Pixel 3a stands out for its exceptional camera quality and clean software experience. If you're looking for a reliable phone that takes great photos and offers a seamless user experience, the Pixel 3a is definitely worth considering.

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