Google Pixel 4a 5G vs OnePlus Nord
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the OnePlus Nord, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Price | $320 | $300 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,885 mAh | 4,115 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.44 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 184 g |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Aug 2020 |
Summary: Google Pixel 4a 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus Nord is ahead on battery, wired charging, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus Nord is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 95.7 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.44 inches, 100.6 cm² (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~413 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~408 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | — | sRGB, DCI-P3 support, Reading mode, Night mode, Video enhancer |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, OxygenOS 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM7250 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 | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM (India only), 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, UFS 2.1 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| 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, HDR, panorama, CINE aspect ratio video recording, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Super macro, Portrait, Pro mode, AI scene detection, RAW image, Filters |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX586); 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4 (depth); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR, Screen flash, Face retouching, Filters, Ultra wide selfie, Face unlock |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Dual | — | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm (Sony IMX616); 8 MP, f/2.5, 105˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3885 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4115 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 30W wired (Warp Charge 30T), 70% in 30 min |
Body
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.9 x 74 x 8.2 mm (Sub-6) or 8.5 mm (Sub-6 and mmWave) | 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 2.89 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 168 g (5G Sub-6); 171 g (5G Sub-6 and mmWave) | 184 g (6.5 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame with metallic coat |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| 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, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX & aptX HD & LDAC & AAC |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a Dual Band), A-GPS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 30 | 2020, July 21 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 05 | Available. Released 2020, August 04 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4a 5G or OnePlus Nord?
OnePlus Nord — 3,885 mAh for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 4,115 mAh for the OnePlus Nord.
Which has more RAM, Google Pixel 4a 5G or OnePlus Nord?
OnePlus Nord — 6 GB for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 12 GB for the OnePlus Nord.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4a 5G or OnePlus Nord?
Google Pixel 4a 5G — 168 g for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 184 g for the OnePlus Nord.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4a 5G or OnePlus Nord?
Google Pixel 4a 5G — Sep 2020 for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus Aug 2020 for the OnePlus Nord.
Is the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the OnePlus Nord rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4a 5G 8/10 and the OnePlus Nord 8/10.
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