Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Google Pixel 4 XL Comparison

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Google Pixel 5a 5G

Google Pixel 5a 5G

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Google Pixel 4 XL

Google Pixel 4 XL

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Which to choose: Google Pixel 5a 5G or Google Pixel 4 XL ?

Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 5a 5G:

  • Newer model year (2021 vs 2019)
  • Supports 5G connectivity
  • Larger battery capacity (4680mAh vs 3700mAh)
  • Slightly bigger screen size (6.34" vs 6.3")
  • Higher screen-to-body ratio (85.0% vs 81.3%)
  • More modern chipset (Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G vs Snapdragon 855)
  • Has a 3.5mm headphone jack

Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 4 XL:

  • Higher screen resolution (1440 x 3040 vs 1080 x 2400)
  • Higher PPI screen density (537ppi vs 415ppi)
  • 90Hz display refresh rate
  • Advanced face unlock with TOF 3D camera
  • Features a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom
  • Wireless charging capability
  • Superior water resistance rating (IP68 vs IP67)

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Common specs

Brand and model Google Pixel 5a 5G Google Pixel 4 XL
Rating (+3) (+2)
Release date 2021, August 17 2019, October
Dimensions (HxWxD) 154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm | 6.1 x 6.1 x 2.9 in 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm | 6.31 x 6.31 x 2.96 in
Weight 183 g | 6.46 oz 193 g | 6.81 oz
Body Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors Mostly Black Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Battery 4680 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable 3700 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po
Approximate price $ 630 900 EUR

Screen

Technology OLED P-OLED
Touchscreen capacitive touchscreen capacitive touchscreen
Display colors 16M 16M
Screen size 6.34" inc 6.3" inc
Screen area 97.0 cm2 98.0 cm2
Screen format 20:9 (height:width) 19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio 85.0% 81.3%
Screen resolution 1080 x 2400 px 1440 x 3040 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/ 415 PPI 537 PPI
Screen protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Other specs - Always-on display
-HDR
- DCI-P3 100%
-HDR
-Always-on display
-90Hz

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main 12.2 MP, Dual 12.2 MP, Dual
Camera specs -12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- 16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
-12.2 MP, f/1.7, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
-16 MP, f/2.4, 45mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Functions LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
DxOMark Main Score 112
DxOMark Photo 117
DxOMark Video 101
Front camera, selfie 8 MP, Single 8 MP, Dual
Specifications 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm 8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AF
TOF 3D camera
Functions Auto-HDR Auto-HDR
Video 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
DxOMark Selfie Score 92
DxOMark Photo 93
DxOMark Video 91

Performance

Operating system - OS Android 11 Android 10
Chipset - Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) - Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Processor CPU - Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) - Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Graphics processor GPU Adreno 620 Adreno 640
External memory No No
Internal memory 128GB 6GB RAM 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 8 Total 291058 425000
GeekBench 6 Single Core 868
GeekBench 6 Multi Core 2484
GeekBench 6 Vulkan 2255
GeekBench 5 Single Core 574 621
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core 1337 2420
GeekBench 4 Single Core 2376
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core 9045

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card Nano-SIM and/or eSIM Nano-SIM card & eSIM
Network GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Bands -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
-5G - 1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 Sub6
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900  
CDMA 800 / 1900
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100  
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - Global 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46(5200), 48, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - USA
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
GPRS Yes Yes
Edge Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC Yes Yes
USB USB Type-C 3.1 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

Music and Audio

Radio No No
Headphone jack Yes No
Others - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Sensors - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer - Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other extras
- Fast charging 18W
-USB Power Delivery 2.0
- IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)

- Fast battery charging 18W
-USB Power Delivery 2.0
-QI wireless charging
- IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Versions
- Also known as Google Pixel XL4

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