Pixel vs Pixel 4a

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The Pixel 4a is officially considered a mid-range model in the Pixel lineup, but because you would be skipping several generations, you would still see a big boost in performance and features. The display goes from 5-inches on the Pixel to 5.8-inches on the Pixel 4a. Along with the increase in display size, the 4a is an always-on-display with HDR support and Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Despite the big increase in display size, the size of the phone remains close with the Pixel measuring in at 5.6 (H) by 2.7 (W) and the Pixel 4a measuring in at 5.7 (H) by 2.7 (W). Some of the other key features of the Pixel 4a include a Snapdragon 730G processor with Pixel Imprint and the Titan M security module, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 3,140 mAh battery with fast charging capabilities, and a soft-touch polycarbonate unibody design. A key feature for lots of people is the camera, which on the Pixel 4a, has improvements in the hardware and software. The rear camera setup on the Pixel 4a includes a 12.2MP dual-pixel (f/1.7 aperture) camera with Live HDR+, Portrait Mode, Top Shot, and Night Sight.

Price Comparison

Pixel vs Pixel 4a Pricing

Pixel prices start at $76, which is cheaper than the Pixel 4a low price of $106.

Specs Comparison

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Size

Size and Weight: Pixel vs Pixel 4a
Size Pixel Pixel 4a
Width 72 mm 2.8 inches 69 mm 2.7 inches
Height 153 mm 6.0 inches 144 mm 5.7 inches
Depth 9 mm 0.3 inches 8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight 198 g 7.0 ounces 143 g 5.0 ounces

Camera

Cameras: Pixel vs Pixel 4a
Camera Pixel Pixel 4a
Primary 50.0 MP 12.2 MP
Resolution 50 MP 4032x3024
Aperture f/1.7
Secondary 10.5 MP
Aperture f/2.2

Screen

Screen and Display: Pixel vs Pixel 4a
Display Pixel Pixel 4a
Screen Tech OLED None
Resolution 1080x2424 1080x2340
Screen Size 160 mm 6.3 in 148 mm 5.8 in
Pixels Per Inch 422 ppi 444 ppi
Refresh Rate 120 Hz - Hz

Battery

Battery and Charging: Pixel vs Pixel 4a
Battery Pixel Pixel 4a
Capacity 4700 mAh 3140 mAh
Longevity 24 hours hours
USB USB-C USB-C

Processing

Processing: Pixel vs Pixel 4a
Processor Pixel Pixel 4a
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AB

Color Choices

Pixel

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver

Pixel 4a

Available in 2 colors:

  • Black
  • Blue

Pixel vs Pixel 4a Colors

Both the Pixel and Pixel 4a share two colors: Black and Blue. However, the Pixel does away with Silver, previously seen on the Pixel 4a.

Storage Options

Pixel

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 32GB
  • 128GB

Pixel 4a

Choose from 1 storage option:

  • 128GB

Pixel vs Pixel 4a Storage

Both the Pixel and Pixel 4a share one storage option: 128GB. However, the Pixel 4a does not have options for 32GB, as seen on the Pixel.

Reviews

Pixel

8 reviews 4.1 stars

Pixel 4a

30 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel vs Pixel 4a Reviews

Users rate the Pixel with 4.1 stars, compared to the Pixel 4a with 4.9 of 5.0 stars.

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