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Google Pixel vs Google Pixel 5a
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Google Pixel 5aWins 2 specs
Google Pixel — quick specs
- NetworkLTE / HSPA / GSM
- Display5.0 inches · 1080×1920
- Camera12.3 MP
- Memory4 GB RAM
- Battery2770 mAh
- OSAndroid 7.1
Google Pixel 5a — quick specs
- Network5G / LTE / HSPA
- Display—
- Camera12.2 MP
- Memory128 GB
- Battery4680 mAh
- OSAndroid 11
● Full specification comparison
Spec
Google Pixel
Google Pixel 5a
NETWORK
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G
Technology
AGSM / HSPA / LTE
BGSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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2G bands
AGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
B—
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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3G bands
AHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
B—
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 21(1500), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
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4G bands
ALTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 21(1500), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
B—
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
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Speed
AHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
B—
LAUNCH
Announced
2016, October
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Announced
A2016, October
B—
Status
Available. Released 2016, October
Available. Released 2021
Status
AAvailable. Released 2016, October
BAvailable. Released 2021
BODY
Dimensions
143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
H: 154.9 mm / W: 73.7 mm / D: 7.6 mm
Dimensions
A143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
BH: 154.9 mm / W: 73.7 mm / D: 7.6 mm
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)
183 g
Weight
A143 g (5.04 oz)
B183 g
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
SIM
ANano-SIM
BNano-SIM and eSIM
Build
Front glass, aluminum body, partial glass back
Slate
Build
AFront glass, aluminum body, partial glass back
BSlate
DISPLAY
Type
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
FHD+ 1080p OLED, resolution (20:9 aspect ratio) / Gorilla Glass 3, HDR / 6.34 in, 415ppi
Type
AAMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
BFHD+ 1080p OLED, resolution (20:9 aspect ratio) / Gorilla Glass 3, HDR / 6.34 in, 415ppi
Size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio)
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Size
A5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio)
B—
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
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Resolution
A1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
B—
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
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Protection
ACorning Gorilla Glass 4
B—
PLATFORM
OS
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Original: Android 11 / Current: Android 14
OS
AAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
BOriginal: Android 11 / Current: Android 14
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Chipset
AQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
BQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core, (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
CPU
AQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
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 530
Adreno 620
GPU
AAdreno 530
BAdreno 620
MEMORY
Card slot
No
None
Card slot
ANo
BNone
Internal
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB UFS 2.1
Internal
A32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
B128GB UFS 2.1
MAIN CAMERA
Single
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF"
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Single
A12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF"
B—
Video
—
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Video
A—
B4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Dual
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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
A—
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
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm"
8MP with 2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps, 480p at 30fps
Single
A8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm"
B8MP with 2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps, 480p at 30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
AYes
BYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
Yes
No
3.5mm jack
AYes
BNo
COMMS
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 5 (ac/n/g/b/a) 2.4+ 5.0GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS)
WLAN
AWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BWi-Fi 5 (ac/n/g/b/a) 2.4+ 5.0GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS)
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.x, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
A4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
B5.x, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS
AYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
BYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USB
3.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
USB Type-C
USB
A3.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
BUSB Type-C
Radio
No
—
Radio
ANo
B—
NFC
Yes
Yes
NFC
AYes
BYes
FEATURES
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sensors
AFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
Charging
Fast battery charging 18W
USB Power Delivery
18W fast charging
Charging
AFast battery charging 18W
USB Power Delivery
B18W fast charging
Battery Type
Non-removable Li-Ion 2770 mAh battery
4680mAh
Battery Type
ANon-removable Li-Ion 2770 mAh battery
B4680mAh
MISC
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
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Colors
AQuite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
B—
Models
Pixel
Mostly Black
Models
APixel
BMostly Black
Price
322 USD
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Price
A322 USD
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