Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 5a Specs Comparison
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Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 5a |
Released
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Oct 15, 2020
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Released
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Aug 26, 2021
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6.0-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
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6.3-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
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12.2 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
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12.2 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
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8GB · 128GB
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6GB · 128GB
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4080 mAh
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4680 mAh
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Display
Size | |
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6.0-inch | 6.3-inch |
Resolution | |
2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 430 PPI | 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 415 PPI |
Technology | |
OLED | OLED |
Refresh rate | |
90Hz | |
Screen-to-body | |
86.75 % | 84.93 % |
Features | |
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm) |
Processor | |
Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit | Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475 Prime, 64-bit |
GPU | |
Adreno 620 | Adreno 620 |
RAM | |
8GB (LPDDR4) | 6GB |
Internal storage | |
128GB (UFS 2.1), not expandable | 128GB |
OS | |
Android (12, 11) | Android (12, 11) |
Device type | |
Smartphone | Smartphone |
Battery
Capacity | |
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4080 mAh | 4680 mAh |
Type | |
Not user replaceable | |
Charging | |
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | Fast charging |
Max charge speed | |
Wired: 18.0W Wireless: 18.0W |
Wired: 18.0W |
Battery Life Estimate
5h 26min
Browsing
11h 26min
Video
8h 49min
Gaming
6h 51min
Battery Life Estimate
7h 7min
Browsing
15h 6min
Video
10h 46min
Gaming
10h 46min
Camera
Rear | |
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Dual camera | Dual camera |
Main camera | |
12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 28 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm | 12.2 MP (PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 27 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
Second camera | |
16 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Pixel size: 1 μm |
16 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 |
Flash | |
LED | LED |
Video recording | |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) Features: Time-lapse video, EIS |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) |
Front | |
8 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 8 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
Design
Dimensions | |
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5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches (144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm) |
6.15 x 2.88 x 0.35 inches (156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm) |
Weight | |
5.33 oz(151.0 g) | 6.46 oz(183.0 g) |
Materials | |
Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum |
Back: Plastic Frame: Metal |
Resistance | |
Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP67 |
Biometrics | |
Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
Keys | |
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | |
Just black, Sorta sage | Mostly Black |
Cellular
5G | |
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Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave | Bands n1, n2, n5, n12, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, Sub-6 |
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), 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), 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), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
4G (TDD) | |
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) |
3G | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) |
Data Speed | |
LTE-A, 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 |
Dual SIM | |
Yes | |
SIM type | |
Nano SIM, eSIM | Nano SIM, eSIM |
Multimedia
Headphones | |
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No 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | |
Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Features | |
aptX, aptX-HD | aptX, aptX-HD |
Screen mirroring | |
Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
Additional microphone(s) | |
Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | |
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5.0 | 5.0 |
Wi-Fi | |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | |
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging, Headphones port | Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, Mass storage device |
Hearing aid compatible | |
M4/T3 | M3/T4 |
Location | |
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Other | |
NFC | NFC |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | |
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Date approved: Apr 11, 2021 FCC ID value: A4RGD1YQ | |
Measured SAR | |
Head: 1.16 W/kg Body: 1.18 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.57 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.99 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | |
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$ 700 | $ 449 |
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 |
Availability
Officially announced | |
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Sep 30, 2020 |
Links
Full specifications | |
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Google Pixel 5 Specs | Google Pixel 5a Specs |
PhoneArena Review | |
Google Pixel 5 Review | Google Pixel 5a Review |
User Reviews | |
Google Pixel 5 User Reviews | Google Pixel 5a User Reviews |