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Google Pixel 4a vs Google Pixel 4a 5G

What Pixel 4a does better (5) and where Pixel 4a 5G wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 4a
Google · 2020Pixel 4a
5.9Score
5 advantages≈ $95
vs
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Google · 2020Pixel 4a 5G
6.7Score
9 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
5.8Display5.8
3.9Performance4.3
6.3Camera7.7
2.6Battery2.8
7.1Features9.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 4aPixel 4a 5G
69.4 × 1448.274 × 153.98.2
Pixel 4aPixel 4a 5GDifference
Height144 mm153.9 mm−9.9 mm
Width69.4 mm74 mm−4.6 mm
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm=
Weight143 g168 g−25 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 4a better than Pixel 4a 5G?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)6,426 vs 1,8673.4×
  2. Weight143 g vs 168 g+17%
  3. Measured brightness803 nits vs 692 nits+16%
  4. Pixel density443 ppi vs 413 ppi+7%
  5. Charged in 30 min60% vs 45%+33%

Why is Pixel 4a 5G better than Pixel 4a?

  1. AnTuTu score268,714 vs 641,9132.4×
  2. Battery capacity3,140 mAh vs 3,885 mAh+24%
  3. 5GNo · Pixel 4a: Yes
  4. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  5. Ultra-wide cameraNo · Pixel 4a: Yes
  6. 4K video frame rate30 fps vs 60 fps2×
  7. CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+9%
  8. Screen size5.8″ vs 6.2″+7%
  9. Process8 nm vs 7 nm+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Google Pixel 4aGoogle Pixel 4a≈ $955.9
Design
Weight143 g168 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
Height144 mm153.9 mm
Width69.4 mm74 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursJust Black, Barely BlueJust Black, Clearly White
Display
Screen size5.8″6.2″
PanelOLEDOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,340 px2,340 px
Pixel density443 ppi413 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness700 nits700 nits
Measured brightness803 nits692 nits
Screen-to-body ratio83.3%84.1%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730GQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process8 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 618Adreno 620
AnTuTu score268,714641,913
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)6,4261,867
Memory
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Main sensor size1/2.55"1/2.55"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps60 fps
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity3,140 mAh3,885 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging18 W18 W
Charged in 30 min60%45%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.1
USB version3.13.1
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)1.37 W/kg—
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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