Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 87.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| 2019-05-07 | 2020-11-19 |
| 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches | 6.06 x 2.91 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.19 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Clearly white and Just black |
| Plastic | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 186.00 | $ 500.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.6 inches | 6.2 inches |
| 2220 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 416 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 620 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 3885mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 5.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a global score of 87.5, which is better than the Google Pixel 3a's score of 78.8. Both phones we compare here work with the same Android 11 OS (Operating System). The Google Pixel 4a 5G design has the same thickness than the Google Pixel 3a, but it's somewhat heavier. The Google Pixel 3a and the Google Pixel 4a 5G have quite similar screens, because although the Google Pixel 4a 5G has a bit lower number of pixels per screen inch, it also counts with a slightly higher 1080 x 2340 resolution and a quite larger display.
The Google Pixel 4a 5G features a much greater memory capacity for apps and games than Google Pixel 3a, because it has 128 GB internal memory capacity. Google Pixel 4a 5G counts with a bit better processing power than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Google Pixel 4a 5G also has 2 GB more RAM.
The Google Pixel 4a 5G takes clearer photographs and videos than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have a same size back-facing camera sensor, the same video quality and the same resolution back facing camera, the Google Pixel 4a 5G also has higher 60 frames per second video frame rate and a larger aperture to take better photography and video in low-light situations.
Google Pixel 4a 5G counts with superior battery lifetime than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a 30 percent bigger battery capacity.
Although Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Google Pixel 3a. So if you need that extra features, you can buy the Google Pixel 4a 5G, else you can save a couple dollars and buy the Google Pixel 3a, letting go a couple specs and features.
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