Google Pixel 4a
Updated May 2026
- Network5G / LTE / HSPA
- Display—
- Camera—
- Memory128 GB
- BatteryNon-removable Li-Po
- OS—
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The Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a (5G) are a pair of Android-based smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of its Google Pixel product line. They collectively serve as mid-range variants of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. The Pixel 4a was announced on August 3, 2020 via a press release, while the Pixel 4a (5G) was announced on September 30, 2020 at the "Launch Night In" event. The Pixel 4a was considered to be one of the best budget smartphones of the 2020 year, being priced at around $400 USD.
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Key specifications
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4X |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128GB UFS 2.1 |
| Display | FHD+ OLED, resolution (19.5:9 aspect ratio) / Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Selfie camera | 8MP with 2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps, 480p at 30fps |
Design and display
The Google Pixel 4a features a modern display measuring approximately 6.x inches. Display details: FHD+ OLED, resolution (19.5:9 aspect ratio) / Gorilla Glass 3. The handset weighs around 200 g and is built in a Slate form factor.
Performance
Powering the Google Pixel 4a is the an octa-core system-on-chip. CPU configuration: Octa-core. It ships with 6GB LPDDR4X of RAM. Storage options: 128GB UFS 2.1.
Camera
Front-facing camera: 8MP with 2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps, 480p at 30fps.
Connectivity
Network support: GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5 (ac/n/g/b/a) 2.4+ 5.0GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS). SIM configuration: Nano-SIM and eSIM.
Rating breakdown
Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).
Full specifications
NETWORK | |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G |
LAUNCH | |
| Status | Available. Released 2020 |
BODY | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Build | Slate |
DISPLAY | |
| Type | FHD+ OLED, resolution (19.5:9 aspect ratio) / Gorilla Glass 3 |
PLATFORM | |
| CPU | Octa-core |
MEMORY | |
| Card slot | None |
| Internal | 128GB UFS 2.1 |
SELFIE CAMERA | |
| Single | 8MP with 2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps, 480p at 30fps |
SOUND | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
COMMS | |
| WLAN | Wi-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 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes |
FEATURES | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
BATTERY | |
| Charging | Fast charging |
| Battery Type | Non-removable Li-Po |