Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Google Pixel 4 XL Comparison and Differences
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Google Pixel 5a 5G
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Google Pixel 4 XL
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Differences between Google Pixel 5a 5G and Google Pixel 4 XL - Which to Choose?
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)
Google Pixel 5a 5G or Google Pixel 4 XL Specs Comparison
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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 | |
| Case | buy from Amazon | buy from Amazon | |
| 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 | |
| Check price | from Amazon | from Amazon |
Screen
| Technology | OLED | P-OLED | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display colors | 16M | 16M | |
| Screen size | 6.34" in | 6.3" in | |
| 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 |
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| Screen protector | buy from Amazon | buy from Amazon |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| Versions |
- Also known as Google Pixel XL4 |
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