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Google Pixel 4

Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 4
Google Pixel 4a

Released in October 2019. Features 5.7 inches screen with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,280 pixels and 444 ppi.

Octa-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 with up to 6 GB memory and 128 GB storage. It has 2,800 mAh battery.

Released in August 2020. Features 5.81 inches screen with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels and 443 ppi.

Octa-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AB with up to 6 GB memory and 128 GB storage. It has 3,140 mAh battery.
Head to Head
  • Higher screen refresh rate
  • Probably more versatile rear camera
  • Much more processing power (16%)
  • Lighter (13%)
  • Better battery capacity (11%)

Specifications

Google Pixel 4 Google Pixel 4a
Specifications
Brand Google Google
Model - -
Release Date October 2019 August 2020
Operating System Android 10 Android 10
Dimensions
Size 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm
5.79 x 2.71 x 0.32 in		 144.0 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm
5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in
Weight 162 g
5.71 oz		 143 g
5.04 oz
Screen
Size 5.7 inches 5.81 inches
Resolution 1,080 x 2,280 pixels 1,080 x 2,340 pixels
PPI 444 443
Features OLED, 90Hz OLED
Cameras
Rear Dual camera
12 MP f/1.7 Wide
16 MP f/2.4 Telephoto		 12 MP f/1.7 Wide
Front Dual camera
8 MP f/2.0 Wide
ToF		 8 MP f/2.0 Wide
Storage
Memory 6 GB 6 GB
Fixed 64 GB
128 GB		 128 GB
Removable - -
Processor
Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150
Octa-core processor
7 nm		 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AB
Octa-core processor
8 nm
CPU 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485 Prime
3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 Gold
4x 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 Silver		 2x 2.20 GHz Kryo 470 Gold
6x 1.80 GHz Kryo 470 Silver
GPU Adreno 640 Adreno 618
Battery
Capacity 2,800 mAh 3,140 mAh
Features Fast charging 18W Fast charging 18W
Removable False False
Connectivity
5G False False
NFC True True
3.5 mm Audio Jack False True
Micro USB False False
USB Type-C True True
Lightning False False

Size comparison

Google Pixel 4 Google Pixel 4a

Google Pixel 4

Google Pixel 4a

5.7"
162 g
5.71 oz

5.81"
143 g
5.04 oz