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Google Pixel 4a (5G) vs Google Pixel 5a (5G)

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GooglePixel 4a (5G)GooglePixel 5a (5G)
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2020August 2021
Display
Screen size6.2″6.34″
Resolution2340 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness416 pixels per inch415 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Display typeFull-screen OLED with hole-punch camera; 19.5:9 aspect ratioFull-screen OLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; hole-punch front camera
Pixel density413 ppi413 ppi
Always-on displayAlways-on display; Now PlayingNow Playing
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display featuresHDR support; greater than 100,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour; 60 Hz refresh identified by Notebookcheck and TechRadarHDR support; more than 100,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour; 60 Hz refresh rate confirmed by TechRadar and Tom's Guide
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 765GQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Memory6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPU64-bit octa-core CPU; maker lists 2.4 GHz + 2.2 GHz; Titan M security module64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.4/2.2/1.8 GHz; Titan M security module
GPUAdreno 620Adreno 620
Storage type6 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.1 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot128 GB storage; 6 GB LPDDR4x RAM; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera12.2 MP12.2 MP
Ultra wide camera16 MP16 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Main cameraDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisationDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2; 1.0 μm pixels; 118.7° maximum field of view with RAW capture enabledf/2.2; 1.0 μm pixels; 118.7° field of view with RAW image capture enabled
Front cameraf/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 83° field of viewf/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 83° field of view
Video recordingRear 4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fpsRear 4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps
Front video1080p at 30 fps1080p at 30 fps
Camera featuresNight Sight in Portrait Mode; astrophotography; Portrait Light; Cinematic Pan; Super Res ZoomNight Sight with astrophotography; Portrait Light; Cinematic Pan
Battery and charging
Battery3,885 mAh4,680 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 3,885 mAh, minimum 3,800 mAh; maker claims all-day use or up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery SaverTypical 4,680 mAh, minimum 4,620 mAh; maker claims all-day use or up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver
Wired chargingUSB-PD 2.0; supplied 18 W USB-C adaptor; actual charging rates may be slowerUp to 18 W with the supplied USB-C adaptor; USB-PD 2.0; actual rates may vary
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight168 g183 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.8 mm
Height × width153.9 × 74 mm156.2 × 73.2 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP67
MaterialsSoft-touch polycarbonate unibodyMetal unibody
ColoursJust Black; Clearly White also listed in Google's historical hardware sheet, with availability varying by marketMostly Black with forest green undertones and olive-coloured power button
ButtonsPower button and volume controlsPower button and volume controls
Water resistance detail–IP67; charger and accessories are not water or dust resistant; protection can diminish with wear, repair or damage
BiometricsPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensorPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; spectral and flicker sensorProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionTwo microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11Android 11
Software updatesNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three yearsNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three years
AI featuresRecorder with on-device English transcription, search and audio editing; Google Assistant–
Safety featuresCar crash detection and Safety Check; language, country and network restrictions apply–
In the boxUK package includes 18 W USB-C power adaptor, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0), Quick Switch adaptor, SIM tool and quick start guide; earbuds included only in certain other regions18 W USB-C power adaptor; USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK G025I supports sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; US Verizon G6QU3 adds mmWave, weighs 171 g and is 8.5 mm thick; first sold in Japan on 15 October 2020, with other markets following in NovemberUS G1F8F and Japanese G4S1M variants support sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; no mmWave variant or official UK version; regional bands differ
SIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM; operator dependentOne nano-SIM and eSIM; operator dependent
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMODual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 + LE; A2DP; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AACBluetooth 5.0 + LE; A2DP; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFCNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese G025HNFC; Google Cast; Japanese model also supports FeliCa
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; 3.5 mm headphone jack; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; 3.5 mm headphone jack; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou outside the USUS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; other-region list adds BeiDou

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