Google Pixel 3a XL vs Apple iPad (2025)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Google Pixel 3a XL

82/ 100

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Apple

Apple iPad (2025)

81/ 100

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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Google Pixel 3a XL BETTER THAN Apple iPad (2025)?

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BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Google Pixel	Apple iPad	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	3,700 mAh	5,000 mAh	+5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6"	11"	11"
Chassis Weight	N/A	N/A	999g

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Google Pixel 3a XL:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Apple iPad (2025):

✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+1,300 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓11" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Google Pixel 3a XL	Apple iPad (2025)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Google Pixel 3a XL Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	AMOLED
Screen Size	6"	11"
Resolution & Density	N/A	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	Snapdragon 670	Apple A16 Bionic
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	4 GB LPDDR	6 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	64 GB	512 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Google Pixel 3a XL Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Weight	N/A	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Google Pixel 3a XL Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	3,700 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Google Pixel 3a XL edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Google Pixel 3a XL ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Google Pixel 3a XL:

Higher overall BeastScore: 82.0 vs top rival 80.8

When to choose Apple iPad (2025):

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+1,300 mAh more) · Significantly larger display: 11" vs max 6" for media & multitasking

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Google Pixel 3a XL vs Apple iPad (2025)

Which is better: Google Pixel 3a XL or Apple iPad (2025)?

Google Pixel 3a XL leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.0/100 compared to Apple iPad (2025) (80.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 82.0 vs top rival 80.8.