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Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 5a
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Google Pixel 5aGoogle Pixel 5 — quick specs
- Network5G / LTE / HSPA
- Display—
- Camera12.2 MP
- Memory128 GB
- Battery4080 mAh
- OSAndroid 11
Google Pixel 5a — quick specs
- Network5G / LTE / HSPA
- Display—
- Camera12.2 MP
- Memory128 GB
- Battery4680 mAh
- OSAndroid 11
● Full specification comparison
Spec
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 5a
NETWORK
Technology
GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G
GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G
Technology
AGSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G
BGSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G
LAUNCH
Status
Available. Released 2020
Available. Released 2021
Status
AAvailable. Released 2020
BAvailable. Released 2021
BODY
Dimensions
H: 144.7 mm / W: 70.4 mm / D: 8 mm
H: 154.9 mm / W: 73.7 mm / D: 7.6 mm
Dimensions
AH: 144.7 mm / W: 70.4 mm / D: 8 mm
BH: 154.9 mm / W: 73.7 mm / D: 7.6 mm
Weight
151 g
183 g
Weight
A151 g
B183 g
SIM
Nano SIM and eSIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
SIM
ANano SIM and eSIM
BNano-SIM and eSIM
Build
Slate
Slate
Build
ASlate
BSlate
DISPLAY
Type
6 in FHD+ 1080p OLED at 432ppi, pixel resolution (13:6), Corning Gorilla Glass 6, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
FHD+ 1080p OLED, resolution (20:9 aspect ratio) / Gorilla Glass 3, HDR / 6.34 in, 415ppi
Type
A6 in FHD+ 1080p OLED at 432ppi, pixel resolution (13:6), Corning Gorilla Glass 6, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
BFHD+ 1080p OLED, resolution (20:9 aspect ratio) / Gorilla Glass 3, HDR / 6.34 in, 415ppi
PLATFORM
OS
Android 11 / Upgradable to Android 14
Original: Android 11 / Current: Android 14
OS
AAndroid 11 / Upgradable to Android 14
BOriginal: Android 11 / Current: Android 14
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Chipset
AQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
BQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
CPU
Octa-core (1×2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core, (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
CPU
AOcta-core (1×2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
BOcta-core, (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 620
GPU
AAdreno 620
BAdreno 620
MEMORY
Card slot
None
None
Card slot
ANone
BNone
Internal
128 GB UFS 2.1
128GB UFS 2.1
Internal
A128 GB UFS 2.1
B128GB UFS 2.1
MAIN CAMERA
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Video
A4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
B4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Dual
Sony Exmor IMX363 12.2MP (1.4μm) with 1.7 lens, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55" + 16MP (1.0μm) with 2.2 lens, 107° (ultrawide), Dual Pixel PDAF, optical and electronic image stabilization, LED flash, Live HDR+, panorama, 1080p at 30/60/120fps, 4K at 30/60fps
Sony Exmor IMX363 12.2MP, 1.4μm with 1.7 lens (wide), Dual Pixel Phase autofocus and optical image stabilization + 16MP (ultrawide), 1.0μm with 2.2 lens, 107°, Electronic image stabilization
Dual
ASony Exmor IMX363 12.2MP (1.4μm) with 1.7 lens, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55" + 16MP (1.0μm) with 2.2 lens, 107° (ultrawide), Dual Pixel PDAF, optical and electronic image stabilization, LED flash, Live HDR+, panorama, 1080p at 30/60/120fps, 4K at 30/60fps
BSony Exmor IMX363 12.2MP, 1.4μm with 1.7 lens (wide), Dual Pixel Phase autofocus and optical image stabilization + 16MP (ultrawide), 1.0μm with 2.2 lens, 107°, Electronic image stabilization
SELFIE CAMERA
Single
8MP with 2.0 lens, 24mm (wide), 1.12μm, 1080p at 30fps, Auto-HDR
8MP with 2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps, 480p at 30fps
Single
A8MP with 2.0 lens, 24mm (wide), 1.12μm, 1080p at 30fps, Auto-HDR
B8MP with 2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps, 480p at 30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
AStereo speakers
BYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
No
3.5mm jack
ANo
BNo
COMMS
WLAN
USB-C, Wi-Fi 5 (a/b/g/n/ac) 2.4+ 5.0GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, eSIM capable
Wi-Fi 5 (ac/n/g/b/a) 2.4+ 5.0GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS)
WLAN
AUSB-C, Wi-Fi 5 (a/b/g/n/ac) 2.4+ 5.0GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, eSIM capable
BWi-Fi 5 (ac/n/g/b/a) 2.4+ 5.0GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS)
Bluetooth
5.x, A2DP, LE
5.x, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
A5.x, A2DP, LE
B5.x, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS
AYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
BYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USB
USB Type-C 3.x
USB Type-C
USB
AUSB Type-C 3.x
BUSB Type-C
NFC
Yes
Yes
NFC
AYes
BYes
FEATURES
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sensors
AFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
Charging
Fast charging
18W fast charging
Charging
AFast charging
B18W fast charging
Battery Type
4080mAh
4680mAh
Battery Type
A4080mAh
B4680mAh
MISC
Models
—
Mostly Black
Models
A—
BMostly Black
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