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Google Pixel 5a (5G) vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G

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GooglePixel 5a (5G)OnePlusNord 2 5G
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2021July 2021
Display
Screen size6.34″6.43″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness415 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Display typeFull-screen OLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; hole-punch front cameraFluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; 6.22-inch area accounting for rounded corners
Pixel density413 ppi410 ppi
Brightness detail–Expert Reviews measured 556 cd/m² in automatic daylight mode and around 510 cd/m² with HDR content
Always-on displayNow PlayingAlways-on display supported by OxygenOS 11.3
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5 front and rear, confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority
Display featuresHDR support; more than 100,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour; 60 Hz refresh rate confirmed by TechRadar and Tom's GuidesRGB and Display P3; AI Color Boost and AI Resolution Boost; Reading, Night and Vibrant Color Effect modes
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 765GMediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI
Memory6 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.4/2.2/1.8 GHz; Titan M security moduleMediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI; maker launch confirms TSMC 6 nm process and ARM A78 architecture
GPUAdreno 620ARM G77 MC9, published on the maker's India spec page
Storage type128 GB storage; 6 GB LPDDR4x RAM; no microSD slotLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; India-only 6/128 GB is excluded
Cameras
Main camera12.2 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera16 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP32 MP
Main cameraDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisationSony IMX766, 50 MP, f/1.88, 1.0 µm pixels, six-element lens and OIS
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2; 1.0 μm pixels; 118.7° field of view with RAW image capture enabled8 MP, f/2.25, 119.7° field of view and EIS
Front cameraf/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 83° field of viewSony IMX615, 32 MP, f/2.45, 0.8 µm pixels and EIS
Zoom–0.6× to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens
Video recordingRear 4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps4K at 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; 1080p and 720p time-lapse; video editor and dual-view recording
Front video1080p at 30 fps1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera featuresNight Sight with astrophotography; Portrait Light; Cinematic PanAdditional 2 MP monochrome camera, f/2.4; phase and contrast autofocus; dual LED flash; AI Photo Enhancement, AI Video Enhancement and Group Shots 2.0
Battery and charging
Battery4,680 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 65 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 4,680 mAh, minimum 4,620 mAh; maker claims all-day use or up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery SaverNon-removable 4,500 mAh typical capacity; dual-cell design
Wired chargingUp to 18 W with the supplied USB-C adaptor; USB-PD 2.0; actual rates may varyWarp Charge 65; maker claims a full charge in less than 35 minutes
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g189 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.25 mm
Height × width156.2 × 73.2 mm159.12 × 73.31 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67–
MaterialsMetal unibodyGlass front and rear with a plastic frame, described by the reviews; maker's current UK dimensions differ slightly from the launch reviews' 158.9 × 73.2 × 8.25 mm
ColoursMostly Black with forest green undertones and olive-coloured power buttonBlue Haze and Gray Sierra in the UK; Green Woods leather finish was regional to India
ButtonsPower button and volume controlsVolume key on the left; power key and Alert Slider on the right; X-axis linear motor and Haptics 2.0
Water resistance detailIP67; charger and accessories are not water or dust resistant; protection can diminish with wear, repair or damageNo published IP rating
BiometricsPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensorIn-screen fingerprint sensor; camera-based face unlock confirmed by the reviews
SensorsProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometerFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, SAR, proximity and sensor core
SpeakersStereo speakersDual stereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11OxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11
Software updatesNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three yearsMaker promised two major Android updates and three years of security updates from launch; this original support period has elapsed
In the box18 W USB-C power adaptor; USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guidePhone, Warp Charge 65 adapter, USB-C cable supporting USB 2.0, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick start guide, safety and warranty information and SAR information
Connectivity
Mobile networkUS G1F8F and Japanese G4S1M variants support sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; no mmWave variant or official UK version; regional bands differUK 5G NSA n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n78 and SA n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n41/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 18 download and Cat 13 upload, up to 1.2 Gbit/s and 150 Mbit/s subject to network support
SIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM; operator dependentDual nano-SIM; dual 5G support depends on network services
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 + LE; A2DP; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AACBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFCNFC; Google Cast; Japanese model also supports FeliCaYes
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; 3.5 mm headphone jack; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0USB-C, USB 2.0
PositioningUS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; other-region list adds BeiDouGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and NavIC

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