Pixel 5 vs Pixel 5a 5G

The Pixel 5 measures 5.7” (H) x 2.8” (W) x 0.31” (D), weighs 5.3 ounces and features a 6.0” display size. In comparison, the Pixel 5a measures 6.1” (H) x 2.9” (W) x 0.35” (D), weighs 6.5 ounces and features a 6.3” display size.

The Pixel 5 and Pixel 5a feature a similar camera setup. They each feature an 8MP fixed focus front camera with an f/2.0 aperture and an 83-degree field of view.

On the back, you’ll find a 12.2MP dual-pixel camera with autofocus, optical and electronic image stabilization, an f/1.7 aperture, and a 77-degree field of view, along with a 16MP ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 117-degree field of view. The rear camera on the Pixel 5 also features a spectral and flicker sensor.

Otherwise, some of the key camera features for the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 5a include Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Frequent Faces, Super Res Zoom, and dual exposure controls.

The Google Pixel 5 features a 6.0-inch FHD+ OLED display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, a resolution of 2340 x 1080 at 432 pixels per inch, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6 cover glass.

To compare, the Google Pixel 5a features a 6.34-inch FHD+ OLED display with an aspect ratio of 20:9, a contrast ratio of 100,000:1, a resolution of 2400 x 1080 at 413 pixels per inch, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass.

The Pixel 5 and Pixel 5a displays both support HDR and feature an always-on mode. Differences include support for up to 90Hz refresh rates with Smooth Display on the Pixel 5 and a Now Playing mode on the Pixel 5a.

The Pixel 5 is powered by a 4080 mAh battery and the Pixel 5a is powered by a 4680 mAh battery. Both models allow for “all-day” battery life and both support fast wired charging via USB-C. The Google Pixel 5 also supports fast wireless charging and features Battery Share, which allows you to wirelessly charge other devices such as Pixel Buds.