Google Pixel 4a vs Google Pixel 5a
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4a and the Google Pixel 5a, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 5a |
|---|
| Price | $140 | $150 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,140 mAh | 4,680 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.81 in | 6.34 in |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 183 g |
| Released | Aug 2020 | Aug 2021 |
Summary: Google Pixel 4a is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Google Pixel 5a is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 5a is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 4a is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 5a |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | OLED, HDR |
| Size | 5.81 inches, 84.4 cm2 (~80.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.34 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 5a |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 620 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 5a |
|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM (UFS 2.1) | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 5a |
|---|
| Modules | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Live HDR+, Motion Auto Focus, Frequent Faces | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS |
| Dual | — | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 5a |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR | Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 5a |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3140 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4680 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 18W wired, PD2.0 |
Body
| Google Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 5a |
|---|
| Dimensions | 144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in) | 154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.90 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) | 183 g (6.46 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Aluminum unibody with a thick plastic coating, Gorilla Glass 3 front |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 5a |
|---|
| WLAN | 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 5a |
|---|
| Announced | August 3, 2020 | August 17, 2021 |
| Status | Released August 20, 2020 | Released August 26, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4a or Google Pixel 5a?
Google Pixel 5a — 3,140 mAh for the Google Pixel 4a versus 4,680 mAh for the Google Pixel 5a.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4a or Google Pixel 5a?
Google Pixel 4a — 143 g for the Google Pixel 4a versus 183 g for the Google Pixel 5a.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4a or Google Pixel 5a?
Google Pixel 5a — Aug 2020 for the Google Pixel 4a versus Aug 2021 for the Google Pixel 5a.
Is the Google Pixel 4a or the Google Pixel 5a rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4a 8/10 and the Google Pixel 5a 8/10.
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