Sharp Aquos Sense4 Plus vs Google Pixel 3a: A Head-to-Head Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Pixel 3a wins overall thanks to its superior camera, cleaner software experience, and faster charging. While the Aquos Sense4 Plus offers a slightly more powerful chipset, the Pixel's software and camera advantages make it the better choice for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Sharp Aquos sense4 plus | Google Pixel 3a |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| - | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 11. Released 2020, September 11 | 2019, May 07. Released 2019, May 15 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | - | Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 166 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.54 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm (5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 147 g (5.19 oz) |
| IPX5/IP6X/IPX8 water/dust resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | - | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | - | Asahi Dragontrail Glass |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) | 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz | OLED |
| - | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 615 |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
| - | eMMC 5.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF 5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, 40mm (telephoto macro) Auxiliary lens | - |
| Single | - | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | - | HDR |
| Single | 8 MP | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | Wired | 18W wired, PD2.0 |
| Type | Li-Po 4120 mAh | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Deep Fog Black, Cloud White | Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish |
| Models | - | G020A, G020E, G020B, G020G, G020H |
| Price | About 600 EUR | About 120 EUR |
Sharp Aquos sense4 plus
- Larger Display
- More Powerful Chipset
- Longer Battery Life
- Expandable Storage (likely via microSD)
- Less impressive camera
- Slower Charging
- Software updates may be less frequent
Google Pixel 3a
- Excellent Camera
- Clean Android Experience
- Timely Software Updates
- Fast Charging (PD2.0)
- Smaller Battery
- Less Powerful Chipset
- No expandable storage
Display Comparison
The Aquos Sense4 Plus boasts a larger 6.4-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks. The Pixel 3a features a 5.6-inch OLED display, also with a 60Hz refresh rate. While the Aquos has the edge in size, both offer excellent viewing experiences.
Camera Comparison
This is where the Pixel 3a truly shines. Google's computational photography is legendary, and the Pixel 3a delivers exceptional image quality, especially in low light. The Aquos Sense4 Plus has a decent camera, but it doesn't match the Pixel's consistency and image processing.
Performance
The Snapdragon 720G in the Aquos Sense4 Plus is technically more powerful than the Snapdragon 670 in the Pixel 3a. However, real-world performance is often more about software optimization. The Pixel 3a's clean Android experience often feels snappier despite the less powerful chipset.
Battery Life
The Aquos Sense4 Plus has a larger 4,500mAh battery compared to the Pixel 3a's 3,000mAh battery. This generally translates to longer battery life on the Aquos. However, the Pixel 3a supports 18W fast charging (PD2.0), while the Aquos is limited to wired charging only.
Buying Guide
The Sharp Aquos Sense4 Plus is ideal for users prioritizing raw processing power and a larger display. The Google Pixel 3a is perfect for those who value a fantastic camera, a streamlined Android experience, and timely software updates.