Home Phone comparison Google Pixel 4a 5G and Google Pixel 4a - Which is better?

Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Google Pixel 4a

51 out 100
Google Pixel 4a 5G
VS
47 out 100
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Google Pixel 4a

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 4a 5G Manufactured in November, 2020, with display 6.2 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 765G, vs Google Pixel 4a, Manufactured in October, 2020with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 730G. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • Larger display: 6.2in
  • Higher battery capacity: 3885mAh vs 3140mAh
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 4a
  • Higher pixel density: 443ppi
  • Lighter design: 143g vs 168g

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options 6/128 GB 6/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 4a 5G and Google Pixel 4a
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Google Pixel 4a 5G
vs
Google Pixel 4a

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED OLED
Size 6.2 in 5.81 in
Resolution 1080x2340 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Pixel density 413 ppi 443 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 700 nits 700 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10 Yes HDR10
Screen-to-body ratio 82.9 % 82.9 %
Features Always-On Display Always-On Display
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 4a 5G
688 nits
Google Pixel 4a
802 nits
sRGB gamut96.9 %95.3 %
PWM (Flicker)250 Hz255 Hz
Response time6.4 ms6.2 ms
Contrast∞ Infinite∞ Infinite
Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 4a]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 153.9 mm (6.06 in) 144 mm (5.67 in)
Width 74 mm (2.91 in) 69.4 mm (2.73 in)
Thickness 8.2 mm (0.32 in) 8.2 mm (0.32 in)
Weight 168 g (5.93 oz) 143 g (5.04 oz)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors Black Black
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 4a 5G
82.9 %
Google Pixel 4a
82.9 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 4a 5G and Google Pixel 4a In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Max Frequency 2400 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (1 + 1 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Kryo 475 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 1/2.2 (Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76))
- 1/2.4 (Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76))		 - 6/1.8 (Kryo 470 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 2/2.2 (Kryo 470 Gold (Cortex-A76))
Process Samsung Samsung
Transistor Size 7 nm 8 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 696 Hexagon 688
Graphics Adreno 620 Adreno 618
GPU Cores 384 256
GPU Frequency 750 MHz 825 MHz
FLOPS 576 GFLOPS 422.4 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 4a 5G
738
Google Pixel 4a
680
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 4a 5G
1904
Google Pixel 4a
1816
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)738680
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)19041816
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 4a 5G
447182
Google Pixel 4a
357020
CPU141348115287
GPU10111470626
Memory8900578602
UX11571592505
NanoReview Score447182357020
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Google Pixel 4a 5G
1104
Google Pixel 4a
1003
Max Surface Temp.n/a41.4 °C
Stability89 %99 %
Graphics Test6 fps6 fps
Graphics Score11041003
Sources: 3DMark [Google Pixel 4a 5G], [Google Pixel 4a]

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 6 GB 6 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.1UFS 2.1
Memory CardNoNo

Software

OS Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 14) Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 13)
OS Size 14.8 GB 15 GB
UI Skin Stock Android Stock Android

Battery

Volume 3885 mAh 3140 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 18 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (45% in 30 min) Yes (50% in 25 min)
Full Charge Time 1:40 h 1:27 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 4a 5G
22:18
Google Pixel 4a
17:58
Web Browsing08:24 h06:35 h
Video Playback14:28 h11:24 h
Games05:20 h04:08 h
Standby Mode107 h90 h

Main camera

Matrix 122 MP 122 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels 4000x3000 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Stabilization Optical Optical
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 120 fps (1080p)
Wide-angle lens 107 ° n/a
Lenses count Standard: 12.2 MP
Ultra-wide: 16 MP		 Standard: 12.2 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Main lens
Matrix122 MP122 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Focal length27 mm27 mm
SensorSony IMX363Sony IMX363
Sensor size1/2.551/2.55
Pixel size1.4 μm1.4 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix16 MPn/a
Aperturef/2.2n/a
Pixel size1 μmn/a
StabilizationDigitaln/a
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Google Pixel 4a 5G
n/a
Google Pixel 4a
116
Video quality
Google Pixel 4a 5G
n/a
Google Pixel 4a
100
Overall camera score
Google Pixel 4a 5G
n/a
Google Pixel 4a
100
Bokehn/a55
Previewn/a47
Zoomn/a48
Sources: DxOMark [Google Pixel 4a]

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 3264x2448 pixels
Aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
Focal length 24 mm 24 mm
Sensor CMOS Sony IMX355
Sensor size 1/4 1/2.8
Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.1 5.1
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE, A2DP
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 3.1
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*12
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesYes
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 700 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 / 2300 / 2500 / 5200 / 3500 / 600
3G BandsWCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
LTE Bands*LTE (1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B46/B48/B66/B71)LTE (B600/B700/B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600/B3500/B5200)
LTE category2015
5G SupportYesNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo Stereo
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio No No
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Google Pixel 4a 5G
90.5 dB
Google Pixel 4a
86 dB

Other

Class Mid-range Mid-range
Announced September, 2020 yr August, 2020 yr
Release Date November, 2020 yr October, 2020 yr
Launch Price ($) 460 350
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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