Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Google Pixel 5a with 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Google Pixel 5a with 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Google Pixel 5a with 5G |
|---|
| Price | $320 | $149 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,885 mAh | 4,680 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.34 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 183 g |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Aug 2021 |
Summary: Google Pixel 4a 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Google Pixel 5a with 5G is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 5a with 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Google Pixel 5a with 5G |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | OLED, HDR |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 95.7 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.34 inches (161 mm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~413 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60Hz |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Google Pixel 5a with 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G Mobile Platform |
| 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) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 620 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Google Pixel 5a with 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | — |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Google Pixel 5a with 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 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 | — |
| Features | LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Night Sight with astrophotography, Portrait Light, Cinematic Pan |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@30/60/240fps |
| Dual | — | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Google Pixel 5a with 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, fixed focus |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Google Pixel 5a with 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3885 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4680 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 18W wired fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Body
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Google Pixel 5a with 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.9 x 74 x 8.2 mm (Sub-6) or 8.5 mm (Sub-6 and mmWave) | 154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.90 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 168 g (5G Sub-6); 171 g (5G Sub-6 and mmWave) | 183 g (6.5 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Aluminum unibody frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Colors | — | Mostly Black |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP67 |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Google Pixel 5a with 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Google Pixel 5a with 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 30 | August 17, 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 05 | Available. Released 2021, August 26 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Google Pixel 5a with 5G?
Google Pixel 5a with 5G — 3,885 mAh for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 4,680 mAh for the Google Pixel 5a with 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Google Pixel 5a with 5G?
Google Pixel 4a 5G — 168 g for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 183 g for the Google Pixel 5a with 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Google Pixel 5a with 5G?
Google Pixel 5a with 5G — Sep 2020 for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus Aug 2021 for the Google Pixel 5a with 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Google Pixel 5a with 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4a 5G 8/10 and the Google Pixel 5a with 5G 8/10.
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