**The Google Pixel 3a XL vs The Apple iPhone 7 Plus: A Comprehensive Comparison**

When it comes to choosing between a mid-range Android device and an older flagship iPhone, many consumers are left wondering which one is the better option. In this article, we will delve into the details of the Google Pixel 3a XL and the Apple iPhone 7 Plus, comparing their performance, cameras, displays, and overall build quality.

**Design and Build Quality**

The Google Pixel 3a XL comes in a few finishes, including black, jet black, silver, gold, and rose gold. The device features a 6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080, translating to 402 PPI. In contrast, the Apple iPhone 7 Plus is enclosed in an all-aluminum casing, which feels premium and is noticeably nicer than the polycarbonate housing on the Pixel 3a XL.

While both devices have their strengths when it comes to design, we prefer the iPhone 7 Plus's more premium build quality over the polycarbonate shell of the Pixel 3a XL. However, it's worth noting that the Pixel 3a XL doesn't feel cheap and still offers a relatively good feeling phone despite its plastic housing.

**Performance**

In terms of raw performance, both devices are comparable. The Google Pixel 3a XL is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The Apple iPhone 7 Plus, on the other hand, features an A10 Fusion chip and has 2GB of RAM.

In Geekbench tests, we saw a single-core score of 1603 and a multi-core score of 5173 for the Pixel 3a XL, while the iPhone 7 Plus scored 3520 in the single core test and 5912 in the multi-core test. However, it's worth noting that real-world usage can vary depending on what you plan to do with your device.

In our experience, playing games is slightly more enjoyable on the iPhone 7 Plus due to its better frame rates and speakers. The Pixel 3a XL does struggle with occasional dropped frames, making it less suitable for gaming enthusiasts.

**Cameras**

Both devices feature a 12-megapixel camera in the back, but they offer different characteristics. The Google Pixel 3a XL offers a more contrasting and sharper image, while the iPhone 7 Plus produces a more subtle and neutral-looking photo.

The Pixel 3a XL also features Nitesite, which allows you to capture incredible low-light photos. This feature is missing on the iPhone 7 Plus, which struggles in low-light photography and video recording.

On the other hand, the iPhone 7 Plus boasts a dual-camera array that offers two times zoom and better optical image stabilization. However, this feature comes at the cost of more complex software and hardware.

**Display**

When it comes to displays, we think that the Pixel 3a XL's OLED display is far superior to the iPhone 7 Plus's Retina HD LCD display. The Pixel 3a XL features true blacks, better color accuracy, and wider viewing angles than the iPhone 7 Plus.

The iPhone 7 Plus's display, while still good, can't compare to the overall quality of an OLED display. However, it's worth noting that Apple has made significant improvements in recent years with its LCD displays, making them more competitive with OLED panels.

**Verdict**

In conclusion, both devices have their strengths and weaknesses. The Google Pixel 3a XL offers a great camera, excellent low-light performance, and timely software updates. However, it comes with some compromises, including a polycarbonate shell that doesn't feel as premium as the iPhone 7 Plus's aluminum casing.

The Apple iPhone 7 Plus, on the other hand, offers a solid build quality, better speakers, and a more powerful processor. While its camera is slightly less impressive than the Pixel 3a XL, it still delivers excellent results in daylight photography.

Ultimately, our verdict depends on what you're looking for in a device. If you want a device that will receive the latest software updates first and offers an amazing low-light camera, the Google Pixel 3a XL is the better choice. However, if you prioritize build quality, performance, and a more complex camera system, the iPhone 7 Plus is the way to go.

**Price**

The Google Pixel 3a XL starts at $479, which is relatively affordable compared to other flagships on the market. However, it's worth noting that this price doesn't come with all the bells and whistles of a high-end device.

In contrast, the Apple iPhone 7 Plus can be found for around $400-500 depending on the condition and storage capacity. This makes it an attractive option for those looking for a premium device without breaking the bank.

**Conclusion**

In conclusion, both the Google Pixel 3a XL and the Apple iPhone 7 Plus are solid devices that cater to different needs and preferences. While they share some similarities, each has its unique strengths and weaknesses.

Ultimately, our recommendation depends on your specific requirements and priorities. If you want a device with excellent low-light performance, timely software updates, and an amazing camera, the Google Pixel 3a XL is the better choice. However, if you prioritize build quality, performance, and a more complex camera system, the iPhone 7 Plus is the way to go.

We hope this comprehensive comparison has helped you make an informed decision when choosing between these two devices.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: ena few days ago we did a comparison between the two non flagship smartphones from Apple and Google the iPhone 10 are versus a Google pixel 3a XL comparing a $399 smartphone to a $750 smartphone Elisabet and fair so today we're going to be comparing the iPhone 7 plus to the Google pixel 3/8 XL the iPhone 7 plus as I'm making this video costs around five hundred $79 brand new from Apple but you can easily find use or refurbished models anywhere around $350 to $450 which is close to the Google pixel 3a Excel starting price the iPhone 7 plus is a three year old device but its internals match two pixel 3a in some ways when it comes to performance inside the iPhone 7 plus is Apple's 810 fusion chip it has three gigs of RAM and 32 gigabytes or 128 gigabytes of storage it supports the latest iOS 12 version and it most likely will support Apple's upcoming iOS version iOS 13 this fall the iPhone 7 plus packs a 5.5 inch LCD display in a resolution of 1920 by 1080 at 401 PPI the screen also supports p 3 color gamut so color and brightness is good it has touch ID and we'll be comparing how this performs against the pixels fingerprint reader it's also IP 67 splash water and dust resistant around back though it packs a dual 12 megapixel camera which allows for Hardware portrait mode and it also allows you to use 2 times optical zoom and just like the pixel 3a it doesn't have wireless charging it comes in a few finishes black jet black silver gold and rose gold the Google pixel three Axl was announced last week and inside it packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor with the audrina 615 GPU it has 4 gigs of RAM and 64 gigabytes of internal storage the XL packs a six inch OLED display in a resolution of 2160 by 1080 which translates to 402 PPI unlike its bigger flagship brother of the pixel 3 XL the pixel 3a XL doesn't have a notch and it only packs a single selfie camera instead of to the pixel 3 a doesn't have wireless charging and IP water-resistance but it does have a three-and-a-half millimeter headphone jack which the iPhone 7 plus doesn't offer it comes in three different colors just black clearly white and purplish in terms of overall raw performance - iPhone 7 plus with its 810 fusion chip is comparable to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 on the pixel 3a XL in Geekbench we got a single core score of 1603 and a multi-core score of 5173 for the pixel 3a and for the iPhone 7 plus we received a single core score of 3520 and a multi-core score of 5912 in real-world usage though it's going to vary depending on what your gonna do iPhone 7 + + pixel 3a are very much in the same realm in terms of performance it also depends on the software and how optimized apps are for that OS from our experience though playing games is a little bit more enjoyable on the iPhone versus the pixel frame rates rarely dropped and the speakers are a lot better than on the pixel which ultimately made the experience a lot better the fingerprint reader on the pixel 3a in our opinion is a lot quicker than touch ID but it could also be the software's animation that's holding back the iPhone but we prefer the fingerprint reader on the pixel 3a both of these devices have 12 megapixel sensors for its camera in the back and both do incredibly well in daylight the iPhone 7 plus features that dual camera array which allows for two times zoom and the camera produces a more subtle and neutral looking photos while the pixel 3a offers a much more contrasting sharper image it really depends on what kind of camera you're looking for now we prefer the pixel 3a over the 7 plus because it's sharper post-processing is a lot better and colors are more accurate in our opinion the pixel 3a also features nitesite which allows you to capture incredible low-light photos whereas the 7 Plus struggles in low-light photography / video though both phones can do up to 4k at 30 P but the pixels advanced hardware and software stabilization looks way better than the optical stabilization on the 7 + when it comes to the display we think that the pixel 3 azo LED is far more superior than the 7 + retina HD LCD display blacks are inky black on the pixel 3a and colors are way better and the viewing angles are much better in our opinion that's not to say that the iPhones display is bad it's just that OLED will always be far more superior than any LCD displays in terms of build quality and design the overall footprint of the iPhone 7 plus is comparable the pixel 3a Excel the iPhone 7 plus is enclosed in an all aluminum casing which feels premium and it's also a lot nicer than the polycarbonate housing on the pixel 3a the pixel 3a doesn't feel cheap though it's still a relatively good feeling phone but we just prefer the 7 pluses more premium build over the polycarbonate on the pixel 3a Excel overall the $479 pixel 3a XL is not a bad phone for its price it runs Android 9.0 Pi and since it is a pixel device it will receive all the latest updates first it has a great camera that offers amazing low-light photos and videos but given that the performance is similar to a three-year-old iPhone and it comes in a polycarbonate shell there are some compromises the iPhone 7 plus was once Apple's flagship device and now competes with a mid-range device in 2019 its speakers are really loud and clear its ip67 certified and it features a dual camera setup so if we were to choose between the two phones we'd pick up the iPhone 7 plus due to its solid build quality performance and price hey everyone did you guys like that video be sure to click on that like button so we can create content that we know that you guys want to see and follow Apple Insider on all social media channels if you want the best prices on any Apple gear check out the Apple Insider price guide that is updated daily and until next time we'll see you latera few days ago we did a comparison between the two non flagship smartphones from Apple and Google the iPhone 10 are versus a Google pixel 3a XL comparing a $399 smartphone to a $750 smartphone Elisabet and fair so today we're going to be comparing the iPhone 7 plus to the Google pixel 3/8 XL the iPhone 7 plus as I'm making this video costs around five hundred $79 brand new from Apple but you can easily find use or refurbished models anywhere around $350 to $450 which is close to the Google pixel 3a Excel starting price the iPhone 7 plus is a three year old device but its internals match two pixel 3a in some ways when it comes to performance inside the iPhone 7 plus is Apple's 810 fusion chip it has three gigs of RAM and 32 gigabytes or 128 gigabytes of storage it supports the latest iOS 12 version and it most likely will support Apple's upcoming iOS version iOS 13 this fall the iPhone 7 plus packs a 5.5 inch LCD display in a resolution of 1920 by 1080 at 401 PPI the screen also supports p 3 color gamut so color and brightness is good it has touch ID and we'll be comparing how this performs against the pixels fingerprint reader it's also IP 67 splash water and dust resistant around back though it packs a dual 12 megapixel camera which allows for Hardware portrait mode and it also allows you to use 2 times optical zoom and just like the pixel 3a it doesn't have wireless charging it comes in a few finishes black jet black silver gold and rose gold the Google pixel three Axl was announced last week and inside it packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor with the audrina 615 GPU it has 4 gigs of RAM and 64 gigabytes of internal storage the XL packs a six inch OLED display in a resolution of 2160 by 1080 which translates to 402 PPI unlike its bigger flagship brother of the pixel 3 XL the pixel 3a XL doesn't have a notch and it only packs a single selfie camera instead of to the pixel 3 a doesn't have wireless charging and IP water-resistance but it does have a three-and-a-half millimeter headphone jack which the iPhone 7 plus doesn't offer it comes in three different colors just black clearly white and purplish in terms of overall raw performance - iPhone 7 plus with its 810 fusion chip is comparable to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 on the pixel 3a XL in Geekbench we got a single core score of 1603 and a multi-core score of 5173 for the pixel 3a and for the iPhone 7 plus we received a single core score of 3520 and a multi-core score of 5912 in real-world usage though it's going to vary depending on what your gonna do iPhone 7 + + pixel 3a are very much in the same realm in terms of performance it also depends on the software and how optimized apps are for that OS from our experience though playing games is a little bit more enjoyable on the iPhone versus the pixel frame rates rarely dropped and the speakers are a lot better than on the pixel which ultimately made the experience a lot better the fingerprint reader on the pixel 3a in our opinion is a lot quicker than touch ID but it could also be the software's animation that's holding back the iPhone but we prefer the fingerprint reader on the pixel 3a both of these devices have 12 megapixel sensors for its camera in the back and both do incredibly well in daylight the iPhone 7 plus features that dual camera array which allows for two times zoom and the camera produces a more subtle and neutral looking photos while the pixel 3a offers a much more contrasting sharper image it really depends on what kind of camera you're looking for now we prefer the pixel 3a over the 7 plus because it's sharper post-processing is a lot better and colors are more accurate in our opinion the pixel 3a also features nitesite which allows you to capture incredible low-light photos whereas the 7 Plus struggles in low-light photography / video though both phones can do up to 4k at 30 P but the pixels advanced hardware and software stabilization looks way better than the optical stabilization on the 7 + when it comes to the display we think that the pixel 3 azo LED is far more superior than the 7 + retina HD LCD display blacks are inky black on the pixel 3a and colors are way better and the viewing angles are much better in our opinion that's not to say that the iPhones display is bad it's just that OLED will always be far more superior than any LCD displays in terms of build quality and design the overall footprint of the iPhone 7 plus is comparable the pixel 3a Excel the iPhone 7 plus is enclosed in an all aluminum casing which feels premium and it's also a lot nicer than the polycarbonate housing on the pixel 3a the pixel 3a doesn't feel cheap though it's still a relatively good feeling phone but we just prefer the 7 pluses more premium build over the polycarbonate on the pixel 3a Excel overall the $479 pixel 3a XL is not a bad phone for its price it runs Android 9.0 Pi and since it is a pixel device it will receive all the latest updates first it has a great camera that offers amazing low-light photos and videos but given that the performance is similar to a three-year-old iPhone and it comes in a polycarbonate shell there are some compromises the iPhone 7 plus was once Apple's flagship device and now competes with a mid-range device in 2019 its speakers are really loud and clear its ip67 certified and it features a dual camera setup so if we were to choose between the two phones we'd pick up the iPhone 7 plus due to its solid build quality performance and price hey everyone did you guys like that video be sure to click on that like button so we can create content that we know that you guys want to see and follow Apple Insider on all social media channels if you want the best prices on any Apple gear check out the Apple Insider price guide that is updated daily and until next time we'll see you later\n"