Google Pixel XL vs Google Pixel 4a
Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
AMOLED
Screen-to-body
71.22 %
83.50 %
Features
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SM7150-AA
Processor
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 618
RAM
Internal storage
128GB, not expandable
64GB
Device type
Smart phone
Smart phone
OS
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Android (10)
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
3200 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
USB Power Delivery
Talk time
the average is 19 h (1116 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (514 h)
Internet use
LTE: 14 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
130.00 hours
Video playback
14.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Features
Laser and PDAF
Autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Flash
Dual LED
LED
Software Features
EIS, HDR, Face detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
HDR, Panorama, Night mode, Touch to focus, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Features
Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 MP
8 MP
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Form factor
Candybar
Candybar
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.2 oz (179 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Splash, Dust; IP 53
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Black, Gray, Blue
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), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
Data Speed
2G Data
EDGE, GPRS
EDGE, GPRS
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Global Roaming
Yes
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.2
Yes
Profiles/ Protocols
Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile (HOGP), Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), SIM Access (SAP)
Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP)
Wi-Fi
802.11 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 3.0
Type-C (reversible)
Features
Mass storage device, OTG, Charging
Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Hearing aid compatible
M4, T4
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR
Head
0.89 W/kg
Measured in
1900 MHz
Body
0.56 W/kg
Measured in
1900 MHz
Simultaneous Transmission
1.15 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.56 W/kg
Shopping information
MSRP
$ 869
Availability
Officially announced
Oct 04, 2016
