Google Pixel 4a vs Google Pixel 5
Short Description
Google Pixel 4a
Screen size: 5.81" / Resolution: 1080 x 2340 px / Main camera: 12.2 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 6GB / Battery power: 3140 mAh / Internal storage: 128GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Google Pixel 5
Screen size: 6" / Resolution: 1080 x 2340 px / Main camera: 16 MP & 12.2 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 8GB / Battery power: 4080 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Key Differences
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
How is Google Pixel 4a better than Google Pixel 5?
Lighter: 143 g (5.04 ounces) vs 151 g (5.33 ounces)
Narrower: 69.4 mm (2.73 inches) vs 70.4 mm (2.77 inches)
Shorter: 144 mm (5.67 inches) vs 144.7 mm (5.7 inches)
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
How is Google Pixel 5 better than Google Pixel 4a?
Bigger battery capacity: 4080 mAh vs 3140 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 1 x 2.4 GHz & 1 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz vs 2 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
More RAM memory capacity in max option: 8GB vs 6GB
AnTuTu score is about 9% higher
Has a larger display diagonal: 6" vs 5.81"
The phone is 1 month newer
Size Comparison
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
Height
144 mm
(5.67 inches)
Width
69.4 mm
(2.73 inches)
Thickness
8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)
Screen size
5.81"
Weight
143 g
(5.04 ounces)
5.81"
6"
Height
144.7 mm
(5.7 inches)
Width
70.4 mm
(2.77 inches)
Thickness
8 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
6"
Weight
151 g
(5.33 ounces)
Height
144 mm
(5.67 inches)
Width
69.4 mm
(2.73 inches)
Thickness
8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)
Screen size
5.81"
Weight
143 g
(5.04 ounces)
Height
144.7 mm
(5.7 inches)
Width
70.4 mm
(2.77 inches)
Thickness
8 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
6"
Weight
151 g
(5.33 ounces)
3D comparison
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
Expert Score
Score 4.2
Score 4.0
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
Score 4.2
Score 4.0
TechRadar
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
Tom's Guide
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
Tech Advisor
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
PCMag
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
The Verge
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
Smartprix
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Google Pixel 4a
357,020
Google Pixel 5
388,038 +8.69%
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Google Pixel 4a
115,287
Google Pixel 5
145,746 +26.42%
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Google Pixel 4a
70,626 +94.37%
Google Pixel 5
36,336
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Google Pixel 4a
78,602
Google Pixel 5
85,253 +8.46%
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Google Pixel 4a
92,505
Google Pixel 5
120,703 +30.48%
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
Google Pixel 4a
1,003
Google Pixel 5
1,084 +8.08%
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
Google Pixel 4a
1,003
Google Pixel 5
1,042 +3.89%
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
Google Pixel 4a
1,511
Google Pixel 5
1,535 +1.59%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
Google Pixel 4a
567
Google Pixel 5
570 +0.53%
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Battery Performance
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
Battery Life
Charging timeComparison videos
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Technical Specifications
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Specs
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 5
Design
Weight
143 g (5.04 ounces)
151 g (5.33 ounces)
Thickness
8.2 mm (0.32 inches)
8 mm (0.31 inches)
Width
69.4 mm (2.73 inches)
70.4 mm (2.77 inches)
Height
144 mm (5.67 inches)
144.7 mm (5.7 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
-
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
-
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
-
1.5 m
Volume
81.95 cm³
81.5 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
-
✔
Color options
Just Black, Barely Blue
Just Black, Sorta Sage
French Repairability Index
-
6
Display
Screen size
5.81"
6"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
443 ppi
432 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2340 px
1080 x 2340 px
Refresh rate
-
90Hz
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 6
Supports HDR10
✔
✔
Supports HDR10+
-
✔
Always-On Display
✔
✔
Contrast ratio
100000:1
-
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
128GB
128GB
RAM
6GB
8GB
Android version
Android 10
Android 11
CPU speed
2 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
1 x 2.4 GHz & 1 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
GPU clock speed
500 MHz
750 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
1866 MHz
2133 MHz
Semiconductor size
8 nm
7 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
8 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
14.9 GB/s
17 GB/s
OpenCL version
2
2
Maximum memory amount
8GB
12GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
-
8W
Front-end width
3
-
Release date
2020
2020
Has NX bit
✔
✔
Memory channels
2
2
Bits executed at a time
128
-
VFP version
4
-
Cameras
Main camera
12.2 MP
16 MP & 12.2 MP
Front camera
8MP
8MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 30 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.7
f/1.7 & f/2.2
Has a BSI sensor
-
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
-
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
-
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
-
✔
Optical zoom
0x
0x
Number of flash LEDs
-
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Has manual shutter speed
✔
-
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.0
f/2.0
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm
1 µm & 1.4 µm
Shoots 360° panorama
✔
-
Operating system
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
-
✔
Has focus modes
✔
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Supports split screen
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
More languages supported
125
125
Battery
Battery power
3140 mAh
4080 mAh
Has wireless charging
-
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
-
18W
Wireless charging speed
-
12W
Has reverse wireless charging
-
✔
Reverse wireless charging speed
-
5W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
-
24 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has LDAC
✔
✔
Has aptX HD
✔
✔
Has aptX
✔
✔
Number of microphones
2
3
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔
-
Features
Has 5G support
-
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
600 MBits/s
3700 MBits/s
Upload speed
75 MBits/s
1600 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
3.1
3.1
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Supports ant+
-
✔
Has crash detection
✔
✔
Is DLNA-certified
-
✔
Has a heart rate monitor
-
✔
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