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Pixel 4a (5G)

Released October 2020

Google's 2020 Pixel 4a with 5G combines a 6.2-inch OLED, two rear cameras and a headphone jack with the Snapdragon 765G.

Screen: 6.2″
Display: OLED, 60 Hz
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Main camera: 12.2 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 3,885 mAh
Weight: 168 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Both reviews liked the OLED, headphone jack and battery endurance. Notebookcheck praised the camera and everyday responsiveness; TechRadar found photos less consistent and experienced occasional slowdowns. Both noted that the screen lacks the smoother refresh rate of the Pixel 5.

From notebookcheck.net and techradar.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.2″
Resolution: 2340 × 1080
Sharpness: 416 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Display type: Full-screen OLED with hole-punch camera; 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density: 413 ppi
Always-on display: Always-on display; Now Playing
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display features: HDR support; greater than 100,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour; 60 Hz refresh identified by Notebookcheck and TechRadar

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 128 GB
CPU: 64-bit octa-core CPU; maker lists 2.4 GHz + 2.2 GHz; Titan M security module
GPU: Adreno 620
Storage type: 6 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.1 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot

Cameras

Main camera: 12.2 MP
Ultra wide camera: 16 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 8 MP
Main camera: Dual-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 camera: f/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 83° field of view
Video recording: Rear 4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps
Front video: 1080p at 30 fps
Camera features: Night Sight in Portrait Mode; astrophotography; Portrait Light; Cinematic Pan; Super Res Zoom

Battery and charging

Battery: 3,885 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 18 W
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: Typical 3,885 mAh, minimum 3,800 mAh; maker claims all-day use or up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver
Wired charging: USB-PD 2.0; supplied 18 W USB-C adaptor; actual charging rates may be slower

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 168 g
Thickness: 8.2 mm
Height × width: 153.9 × 74 mm
Materials: Soft-touch polycarbonate unibody
Colours: Just Black; Clearly White also listed in Google's historical hardware sheet, with availability varying by market
Buttons: Power button and volume controls
Biometrics: Pixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
Sensors: Proximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; spectral and flicker sensor
Speakers: Stereo speakers
Microphones: Two microphones with noise suppression

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 11
Software updates: No longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three years
AI features: Recorder with on-device English transcription, search and audio editing; Google Assistant
Safety features: Car crash detection and Safety Check; language, country and network restrictions apply
In the box: UK 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 network: UK 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
SIM: One nano-SIM and eSIM; operator dependent
Wi-Fi: Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 + LE; A2DP; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFC: NFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese G025H
USB: USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; 3.5 mm headphone jack; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou outside the US

Storage options

Storage
128 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Ultra wide camera alongside the stabilised main camera
Headphone jack and stereo speakers
UK model weighs 168 g

Cons

No wireless charging or published IP rating
Single 128 GB storage option with no expansion
60 Hz display

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy A31	6.4″	OLED	Helio P65	4 GB – 6 GB	64 GB – 128 GB	48 MP	–	5,000 mAh	185 g	Apr 2020
OnePlusNord N10 5G	6.49″	LCD, 90 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G	6 GB	128 GB	64 MP	–	4,300 mAh	190 g	Nov 2020
SamsungGalaxy A21s	6.5″	LCD	Exynos 850	3 GB – 6 GB	32 GB – 64 GB	48 MP	–	5,000 mAh	192 g	May 2020

Newer model: Pixel 5a (5G).

Sources

Photo: Google official exact-model launch photograph; complete supplied canvas retained.

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