Google Pixel 4a vs OnePlus Nord vs Pixel 5: specs comparison
After months upon months of leaks and rumors, Google has finally made the Google Pixel 4a official. The new phone has the hard task to reinvigorate interest in Google's phone lineup after the lackluster Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL failed to do so facing some truly merciless competition late last year. Would the Pixel 4a suffer the same faith?
And what a phone that Pixel 4a is! With a compact design and 5.8-inch OLED display, a upper mid-range Snapdragon chipset, and Google's almighty image processing in control of the camera, the Pixel 4a looks set to take kick behinds and take names. There won't be 5G support, but this will change this fall when the 5G-enabled Pixel 4a makes an appearance alongside the Pixel 5.
And what a phone that Pixel 4a is! With a compact design and 5.8-inch OLED display, a upper mid-range Snapdragon chipset, and Google's almighty image processing in control of the camera, the Pixel 4a looks set to take kick behinds and take names. There won't be 5G support, but this will change this fall when the 5G-enabled Pixel 4a makes an appearance alongside the Pixel 5.
But how does the Pixel 4a stack up against the upcoming Pixel 5 in terms of its other specs? What's more important, how does the new Pixel stack up against another up-and-coming star, the OnePlus Nord?
Google Pixel 4a vs OnePlus Nord vs Pixel 5: specs comparison
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| Google Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 5 | OnePlus Nord |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.8-inch | 6.0-inch | 6.4-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 2340x1080px, 19.5:9 ratio, 444 PPI | 2340x1080px, 19.5:9 ratio, 430 PPI | 2400x1080px, 20:9 ratio, 409 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| OLED | OLED | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | ||
| 60Hz | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 82.53 % | 86.75 % | 86.20 % |
| Features | ||
| HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA (8 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm) | Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm) |
| Processor | ||
| Octa-core 2200 MHz Kryo 470 |
Octa-core 2400 MHz Kryo 475 | Octa-core 2400 MHz Kryo 475 |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 618 | Adreno 620 | Adreno 620 |
| RAM | ||
| 6GB (LPDDR4) | 8GB (LPDDR4) | 8GB (LPDDR4) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 128GB (UFS 2.1) | 128GB (UFS 2.1) | 128GB (UFS 2.1) |
| Storage expansion | ||
| not expandable | not expandable | not expandable |
| OS | ||
| Android (12, 11, 10) | Android (12, 11) | Android (10) |
Battery
| Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3140 mAh | 4080 mAh | 4115 mAh |
| Type | ||
| Li - Polymer | Li - Polymer | |
| Charging | ||
| USB Power Delivery | USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | OnePlus Warp Charge |
| Charge speed | ||
| Wired: 18.0W | Wired: 18.0W Wireless: 18.0W |
Wired: 30.0W |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Dual camera | Quad camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 27 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm | 12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 28 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm | 48 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/2" Pixel size: 0.8 μm |
| Second camera | ||
| 16 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.2 Pixel size: 1 μm |
8 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.2 | |
| Third camera | ||
| 2 MP (Macro) Aperture size: F2.4 |
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| Fourth camera | ||
| 5 MP (Depth information) Aperture size: F2.4 |
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| Flash | ||
| LED | LED | Dual LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps) EIS | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) Time-lapse video, EIS | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) Time-lapse video, EIS |
| Front | ||
| 8 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 8 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 32 MP (Dual-Camera, EIS, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps) |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches 144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm |
5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm |
6.23 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.04 oz (143.0 g) | 5.33 oz (151.0 g) | 6.49 oz (184.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Plastic Frame: Plastic | Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum |
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) Frame: Plastic |
| Resistance | ||
| Water, Dust; IP68 | ||
| Biometrics | ||
| Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) | 2D Face unlock, Optical in-screen fingerprint |
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Just black | Just black, Sorta sage | Blue marble, Gray onyx |
Cellular
| 5G | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave | Bands n1, n3, n7, n28, n78, SA, NSA | |
| 4G (FDD) | ||
| Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) |
| 4G (TDD) | ||
| Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) | Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) |
| 3G | ||
| Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE-A Cat 11 (600/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
| Dual SIM | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano SIM, eSIM | Nano SIM, eSIM | Nano SIM |
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