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

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GooglePixel 4aGooglePixel 4a (5G)
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2020October 2020
Display
Screen size5.81″6.2″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness444 pixels per inch416 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Display typeFull-screen OLED with hole-punch camera; 19.5:9 aspect ratioFull-screen OLED with hole-punch camera; 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density443 ppi413 ppi
Always-on displayAlways-on display; Now PlayingAlways-on display; Now Playing
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display featuresHDR support; greater than 100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 60 Hz refresh identified by NotebookcheckHDR support; greater than 100,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour; 60 Hz refresh identified by Notebookcheck and TechRadar
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 730GQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Memory6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPU64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.2 GHz + 1.8 GHz; Titan M security module64-bit octa-core CPU; maker lists 2.4 GHz + 2.2 GHz; Titan M security module
GPUAdreno 618Adreno 620
Storage type6 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.0 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot6 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.1 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera12.2 MP12.2 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone16 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 camera–f/2.2; 1.0 μm pixels; 118.7° maximum field of view with RAW capture enabled
Front cameraf/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 84° field of viewf/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 83° field of view
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fpsRear 4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps
Front video1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps1080p at 30 fps
Camera featuresHDR+ with dual exposure controls; Portrait Mode; Top Shot; Night Sight with astrophotography; fused video stabilisationNight Sight in Portrait Mode; astrophotography; Portrait Light; Cinematic Pan; Super Res Zoom
Battery and charging
Battery3,140 mAh3,885 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailOriginal typical capacity 3,140 mAh; Google's Android 13 update from 8 January 2025 reduces available capacity and charging performance on affected Pixel 4a units, not all units; related support programme ended 8 January 2026Typical 3,885 mAh, minimum 3,800 mAh; maker claims all-day use or up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver
Wired chargingOriginal rating up to 18 W using supplied USB-PD 2.0 adaptor; charging performance reduced on units affected by Google's January 2025 battery updateUSB-PD 2.0; supplied 18 W USB-C adaptor; actual charging rates may be slower
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight143 g168 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
Height × width144 × 69.4 mm153.9 × 74 mm
MaterialsSoft-touch polycarbonate unibodySoft-touch polycarbonate unibody
ColoursJust Black in the UK; Barely Blue also sold in the US and JapanJust Black; Clearly White also listed in Google's historical hardware sheet, with availability varying by market
ButtonsPower button and volume controlsPower button and volume controls
BiometricsPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensorPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Android Sensor HubProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; spectral and flicker sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionTwo microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10Android 11
Software updatesNo longer receives regular Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three years; separate battery-related Android 13 update issued in January 2025No longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three years
AI featuresGoogle Assistant; Recorder with on-device English transcription and Google Docs sharing; Live Caption for audio, video and calls at launch in EnglishRecorder with on-device English transcription, search and audio editing; Google Assistant
Safety featuresPersonal Safety app with emergency sharing and car crash detection; language, country and network restrictions applyCar 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 regionsUK 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 regions
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK G025N supports LTE Cat 12 download up to 600 Mbps and Cat 5 upload up to 75 Mbps; no 5G; first sold in the US on 20 August 2020UK 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 November
SIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM in selected markets, including the UK; 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 G025MNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese G025H
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 USGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou outside the US

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