Pixel 4 XL vs Pixel 5a 5G

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Moving from a Pixel 4XL to a Pixel 5a 5G means moving to a newer phone, but this is an upgrade path with some improvements and some drawbacks. Getting the Pixel 5a 5G would result in 5G connectivity, an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, and a bigger 4680 mAh battery with Extreme Battery Saver. But on the other hand, the Pixel 5a 5G doesn’t offer wireless charging, which is a feature of the Pixel 4 XL. Another drawback is the processor, which is a more powerful Snapdragon 855 on the Pixel 4 XL, and a Snapdragon 765G on the Pixel 5a 5G. Similarities include both models offering 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage space, and a 6.3” display with HDR support. However, the Pixel 4 XL also features a faster display (up to 90 Hz refresh rate) for smoother motion.

Price Comparison

Pixel 4 XL vs Pixel 5a 5G Pricing

Pixel 4 XL prices start at $77, which is cheaper than the Pixel 5a 5G low price of $128.

Specs Comparison

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Size

Size Pixel 4 XL Pixel 5a 5G
Width 75 mm 3.0 inches 73 mm 2.9 inches
Height 160 mm 6.3 inches 156 mm 6.2 inches
Depth 8 mm 0.3 inches 9 mm 0.4 inches
Weight 193 g 6.8 ounces 183 g 6.5 ounces

Camera

Camera Pixel 4 XL Pixel 5a 5G
Primary 12.2 MP 12.2 MP
Resolution 4032x3024 4032x3024

Screen

Display Pixel 4 XL Pixel 5a 5G
Resolution 1440x3040 1080x2400
Screen Size 160 mm 6.3 in 161 mm 6.3 in
Pixels Per Inch 534 ppi 418 ppi

Battery

Battery Pixel 4 XL Pixel 5a 5G
Capacity 3700 mAh 4680 mAh
Longevity 32 hours hours
USB USB-C USB-C

Processing

Processor Pixel 4 XL Pixel 5a 5G
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 (Hana) Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 5G SM7250-AA (Nairo)

Color Choices

Pixel 4 XL

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • White
  • Orange

Which Pixel 4 XL color should you buy?

Pixel 5a 5G

Available in 1 color:

  • Black

Which color Pixel 5a 5G is the most popular?

Pixel 4 XL vs Pixel 5a 5G Colors

Both the Pixel 4 XL and Pixel 5a 5G share one color: Black. However, the Pixel 4 XL does away with Orange and White, previously seen on the Pixel 5a 5G.

Storage Options

Pixel 4 XL

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 64GB
  • 128GB

Which Pixel 4 XL storage should I buy?

Pixel 5a 5G

Choose from 1 storage option:

  • 128GB

Which storage Pixel 5a 5G is the most popular?

Pixel 4 XL vs Pixel 5a 5G Storage

Both the Pixel 4 XL and Pixel 5a 5G share one storage option: 128GB. However, the Pixel 5a 5G does not have options for 64GB, as seen on the Pixel 4 XL.

Reviews

Pixel 4 XL

162 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel 5a 5G

28 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel 4 XL vs Pixel 5a 5G Reviews

Both the Pixel 4 XL and Pixel 5a 5G earn 4.9 of 5.0 stars from Swappa user reviews.

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