Google Pixel 4a vs Motorola Moto E (2020) - specs comparison

Display

Size:

5.8 inches

6.2 inches

Resolution:

2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 444 PPI

1520 x 720 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 271 PPI

Technology:

OLED

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body:

82.53 %

78.55 %

Features:

60Hz refresh rate, HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA

Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632

Processor:

Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm

Octa-core, 1800 MHz, Kryo 250, 64-bit, 14 nm

GPU:

Adreno 618

Adreno 506

RAM:

6GB LPDDR4

2GB LPDDR3

Internal storage:

128GB (UFS 2.1), not expandable

32GB (eMMC 5.1)

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 512 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (11, 10)

Android (10)

Battery

Capacity:

3140 mAh

3550 mAh

Type:

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

USB Power Delivery

Max charge speed:

Wired: 18.0W

Wired: 5.0W

Camera

Rear:

Single camera

Dual camera

Main camera:

12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF)

13 MP (PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.7; 27 mm; 1/2.55"; 1.4 μm

F2.0; 1/3.1"; 1.12 μm

Second camera:

2 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Video recording:

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

1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)

Features:

EIS

Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse

Front:

8 MP

5 MP (HDR)

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches (144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm)

6.29 x 3.01 x 0.34 inches (159.77 x 76.56 x 8.65 mm)

Weight:

5.04 oz (143.0 g)

6.53 oz (185.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic

Resistance:

Splash

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Just black

Midnight blue, Champagne pink

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), 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), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

LTE (TDD):

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

Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)

UMTS:

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 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 Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

Dual SIM:

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM, eSIM

Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Features:

aptX, aptX-HD

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.1

4.2

Wi-Fi:

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

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

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1

microUSB, USB 2.0

Features:

Charging

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Accelerometer, Compass

Other:

NFC

Hearing aid compatible:

M3, T4

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Jun 25, 2020

Oct 10, 2020

FCC ID value:

A4RG025J

IHDT56YQ2

Measured SAR:

Head:

1.18 W/kg

0.45 W/kg

Body:

1.19 W/kg

1.39 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.59 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.00 W/kg

1.39 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 349

$ 150

User Manual:

This is the official Motorola Moto E (2020) User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

18W USB-C power adapter, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool

Charger, USB cable, guides, SIM tool (for certain carriers)

Availability

Officially announced:

Aug 03, 2020

Jun 05, 2020