Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Motorola Edge (2020)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Motorola Edge (2020), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Motorola Edge (2020) |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,885 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 188 g |
| Released | Sep 2020 | May 2020 |
Summary: Google Pixel 4a 5G is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Motorola Edge (2020) is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Edge (2020) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Motorola Edge (2020) |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | OLED, 90Hz, HDR10 |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 95.7 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~413 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Motorola Edge (2020) |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G (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 (1x2.4 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 | Motorola Edge (2020) |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Motorola Edge (2020) |
|---|
| 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, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Quad | — | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF; 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm; 8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom; TOF 3D, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Motorola Edge (2020) |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 25 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.9µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Motorola Edge (2020) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3885 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 18W wired |
Body
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Motorola Edge (2020) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.9 x 74 x 8.2 mm (Sub-6) or 8.5 mm (Sub-6 and mmWave) | 161.6 x 71.1 x 9.3 mm (6.36 x 2.80 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 168 g (5G Sub-6); 171 g (5G Sub-6 and mmWave) | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Protection | — | Water-repellent coating |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Motorola Edge (2020) |
|---|
| 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 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Motorola Edge (2020) |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 30 | April 2020 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 05 | Released 2020, May 29 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Motorola Edge (2020)?
Motorola Edge (2020) — 3,885 mAh for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 4,500 mAh for the Motorola Edge (2020).
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Motorola Edge (2020)?
Google Pixel 4a 5G — 168 g for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 188 g for the Motorola Edge (2020).
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Motorola Edge (2020)?
Google Pixel 4a 5G — Sep 2020 for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus May 2020 for the Motorola Edge (2020).
Is the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Motorola Edge (2020) rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4a 5G 8/10 and the Motorola Edge (2020) 7/10.
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