Entry-level · 2019

Google Pixel 3a

From ₦80,000 to ₦118,000 · 3 sellers·Last checked just now

Our Take CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A04s

A basic entry-level phone with an AMOLED screen and stabilised camera — but a smaller battery and slow 18W charging show its age.

Best for Streaming · reading · social
Strength AMOLED screen, Stabilised camera (OIS)
Watch out Smaller battery (3000mAh), 18W charging (slow)
Skip if Heavy gaming or multitasking

Full specifications

What stands out

Pro camera extras: RAW

240 fps slow motion for action clips

64GB storage — double what most rivals ship

Display

5.6″ · OLED · 1080 × 2220 · 60 Hz · HDR
OLED display

A clean OLED panel — colours pop and sunlight visibility is solid.

Screen size
5.6"
Panel type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2220 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Supported
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass

Performance

Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 615
Basic CPU

Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
Launch class
Mid-range
AnTuTu
159,000
CPU
8-core, 2.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 615
Process
10 nm
RAM type
LPDDR4X RAM
CPU layout
2x Kryo 360 2.0 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz

Camera

12 MP f/1.8 main · OIS · 8 MP selfie · 4K video
OIS + 4K

Stabilised main camera holds up in low light. Front camera is fine for daylight selfies.

Main camera
12 MP f/1.8
OIS
Front camera
8 MP f/2.0
Main sensor
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS, 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Slow motion
Yes, 240 fps
Camera extras
RAW
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video

Battery

3000 mAh · 18 W wired
Plan to charge daily

Small by today's standards. Plan on charging once a day, twice if you're heavy.

Capacity
3000 mAh
Wired charging
18 W
Slow for 2026
Removable
No

Audio

Stereo
Stereo speakers
Speakers
Stereo
Stereo

Memory

4 GB RAM · 64 GB
Tight
RAM
4 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
64 GB
Fills fast
Storage type
eMMC 5.1
Expandable
No

Connectivity

4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
Yes
Contactless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
USB
USB-C
USB OTG
Supported
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Build & Design

147 g · 8.2 mm
Height
151.3 mm
Width
70.1 mm
Thickness
8.2 mm
Weight
147 g

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Specifications sourced from GSMArena

Independent Test Scores

Lab-tested scores from DXOMark — independent measurements, not manufacturer claims. Tap any card to view photo samples and the full review.

Scores are on DXOMark's open-ended 0–200 scale. Higher is better.

How it stacks up against the rest.

Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.

vs

Apple iPhone 11

Loses on most 1 win 3 losses
Sharper screen
OLED vs IPS LCD panel · 1080 × 2220 vs 828 × 1792 resolution · Tradeoff: 5.6″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower benchmark score
159k vs 816k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Lower video ceiling
4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 8 MP vs 12 MP selfie
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
vs

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Loses on most 5 losses
Weaker display tech
OLED vs Dynamic AMOLED panel
Lower benchmark score
159k vs 390k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Lower video ceiling
4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Starts with less storage
64 GB vs 128 GB baseline

Where to buy

3 sellers·Used from ₦80,000

Prices were last checked in April 2026. Always verify on the seller's site before purchasing.

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