Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Google Pixel 5 Comparison and Differences

Smartphone 1

Google Pixel 5a 5G

Smartphone 2

Smartphone 3

Larger battery capacity: 4680 mAh vs. 4080 mAh, which may lead to longer battery life.
Bigger display: 6.34 inches screen size over the 6 inches of the Pixel 5, providing a more immersive viewing experience.
3.5mm headphone jack: Offers a direct connection for wired headphones.
Rugged: Includes an IP67 dust/water resistance rating.

Higher screen resolution and PPI: 1080 x 2340 pixels and 432 ppi compared to 1080 x 2400 pixels and 415 ppi on the Pixel 5a 5G.
Wireless and reverse charging capabilities: Allows for convenient charging options and the ability to charge other devices.
Higher build quality: Includes Corning Gorilla Glass 6 for better screen protection.
Compact and lightweight design: Weighs less at 151g and is smaller in dimensions, making it easier to handle.
Advanced water resistance: Offers a superior IP68 dust/water resistance rating.
More RAM: 8GB vs. the 6GB found in the Pixel 5a 5G, which can help with multitasking performance.

Brand and model	Google Pixel 5a 5G	Google Pixel 5
Rating	(+2)	(+4)
Release date	2021, August 17	2020, September 30
Dimensions (HxWxD)	154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm \| 6.1 x 6.1 x 2.9 in	144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm \| 5.7 x 5.7 x 2.77 in
Weight	183 g \| 6.46 oz	151 g \| 5.33 oz
Body Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors	Mostly Black	Just Black, Sorta sage
Battery	4680 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable	4080 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable
Approximate price	$ 630	700 EUR

Technology	OLED	OLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.34" inc	6" inc
Screen area	97.0 cm²	87.6 cm²
Screen format	20:9 (height:width)	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	85.0%	85.9%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2400 px	1080 x 2340 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	415 PPI	432 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Other specs	- Always-on display -HDR	- Always-on display -HDR10+ -90Hz refresh rate

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, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS -16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
Functions	LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama	LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
DxOMark Main Score		120
DxOMark Photo		129
DxOMark Video		107
Front camera, selfie	8 MP, Single	8 MP, Single
Specifications	8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm	8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0'', 1.12µm
Functions	Auto-HDR	Auto-HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
DxOMark Selfie Score		94
DxOMark Photo		95
DxOMark Video		94

Operating system - OS	Android 11	Android 11
Chipset	- Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)	- Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G (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 (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 620	Adreno 620
External memory	No	No
Internal memory	128GB 6GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM

SIM card	Nano-SIM and/or eSIM	Nano-SIM and/or eSIM
Network	GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
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 / 1700 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -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, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
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, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 3.1	USB Type-C 3.1
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

Sensors	- Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	- Fingerprint (rear-mounted), 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)	- USB Power Delivery 2.0 -Fast charging 18W -Wireless charging 12W -Reverse charging 5W - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)