Google Pixel 4a vs OnePlus Nord N10 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4a and the OnePlus Nord N10 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 4a | OnePlus Nord N10 5G |
|---|
| Price | $140 | $75 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,140 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.81 in | 6.49 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 190 g |
| Released | Aug 2020 | Oct 2020 |
Summary: Google Pixel 4a is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus Nord N10 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus Nord N10 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 4a | OnePlus Nord N10 5G |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 5.81 inches, 84.4 cm2 (~80.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.49 inches, 101.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4a | OnePlus Nord N10 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 10.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 619L |
Memory
| Google Pixel 4a | OnePlus Nord N10 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot in some regions) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM (UFS 2.1) | 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4a | OnePlus Nord N10 5G |
|---|
| 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 | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4a | OnePlus Nord N10 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/2.1 |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4a | OnePlus Nord N10 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3140 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 30W wired (Warp Charge 30T) |
Body
| Google Pixel 4a | OnePlus Nord N10 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in) | 163 x 74.7 x 8.95 mm (6.42 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4a | OnePlus Nord N10 5G |
|---|
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4a | OnePlus Nord N10 5G |
|---|
| Announced | August 3, 2020 | October 2020 |
| Status | Released August 20, 2020 | Released November 2020 (Global), January 2021 (US) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4a or OnePlus Nord N10 5G?
OnePlus Nord N10 5G — 3,140 mAh for the Google Pixel 4a versus 4,300 mAh for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4a or OnePlus Nord N10 5G?
Google Pixel 4a — 143 g for the Google Pixel 4a versus 190 g for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4a or OnePlus Nord N10 5G?
OnePlus Nord N10 5G — Aug 2020 for the Google Pixel 4a versus Oct 2020 for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 4a or the OnePlus Nord N10 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4a 8/10 and the OnePlus Nord N10 5G 7/10.
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