Google Pixel 4 vs Google Pixel 4a - specs comparison

Display

Size

5.7 inches

Resolution

1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio,

443 PPI

1080 x 2160 pixels,

424 PPI

Technology

OLED

Screen-to-body

77.32 %

83.50 %

Features

90Hz refresh rate, HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware & Performance

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SM7250-AA

Processor

Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm

Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm

GPU

Adreno 640

Adreno 620

RAM

6GB

4GB

Internal storage

64GB, not expandable

64GB

OS

Android (10)

Battery

Capacity

2800 mAh

3200 mAh

Type

Not user replaceable

Charging

USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging

Camera

Rear

Dual camera

Single camera

Main camera

12.2 megapixels

Features

Optical image stabilization, Phase-detection autofocus

Autofocus

Second camera

16 megapixels

Features

Telephoto, Optical image stabilization, Phase-detection autofocus

Video recording

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Features

Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization

Front

8 megapixels

Features

Dual-Camera, Time-of-Flight (ToF)

Design

Dimensions

5.79 x 2.71 x 0.32 inches (147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm)

5.68 x 2.74 x 0.35 inches (144.2 x 69.5 x 9 mm)

Weight

5.71 oz (162 g)

Materials

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum

Back: Plastic

Resistance

Water, Dust; IP 68

Biometrics

3D Face unlock

Fingerprint (touch)

Colors

Just black, Clearly white, Oh so orange

Cellular

LTE (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), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

LTE (TDD)

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)

UMTS

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

Data Speed

LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 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

Dual SIM

Yes

SIM type

Nano SIM, eSIM

Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones

No 3.5mm jack

3.5mm jack

Features

aptX-HD

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth

5.0

Yes

Wi-Fi

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 b, g, n; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1

Type-C (reversible)

Features

Charging, Headphones port

Charging

Sensors

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Accelerometer

Other

NFC

Shopping information

In The Box

18W USB-C power adapter, 1m USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool

MSRP

$ 799