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| Global Score | |
| 82.9 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 5.1 |
| 2020-08-20 | 2015-06-16 |
| 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches | 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 5.64 ounces |
| Just black | Black and White |
| Plastic and Plastic | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 349.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 444 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 618 GPU | Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.12 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Pixel 4a is slightly better than the Xperia Z4v, with an 82.9 score against 78.8. These phones come with Android OS (operating system), but the Google Pixel 4a has a newer 11 version while Xperia Z4v has Android 5.1 version, so it provides the user a lot of extra features. Google Pixel 4a's design is noticeably newer, lighter and just a little thinner than the Xperia Z4v.
The Sony Xperia Z4v features just a little better hardware performance than Google Pixel 4a, because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, and they both have a Octa-Core CPU, the Sony Xperia Z4v also counts with an additional graphics processor. Xperia Z4v features a much better screen than Google Pixel 4a, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a higher 2560 x 1440 resolution and a higher pixels amount in each screen inch.
Sony Xperia Z4v captures just a bit better pictures and videos than Google Pixel 4a, because although it has a smaller aperture which is worse for shooting pictures and videos in low-light situations, and they both have the same 30 fps video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the Sony Xperia Z4v also counts with a larger sensor taking better quality videos and pictures and a back facing camera with a much better 20.7 megapixels resolution.
Google Pixel 4a has a way bigger memory to install games and applications than Xperia Z4v, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory. The Google Pixel 4a counts with a bit superior battery performance than Xperia Z4v, because it has 3140mAh of battery capacity instead of 3000mAh.
Although Google Pixel 4a is a better device, it is way more expensive than Xperia Z4v, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Xperia Z4v. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy the Google Pixel 4a, otherwise you can save some dollars and get the Xperia Z4v, resigning a couple specifications.
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