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| Global Score | |
| 76.4 | 82.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 11, 10 |
| 2016-09-29 | 2020-08-20 |
| 5.73 x 2.77 x 0.32 inches | 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| Gold, Gray, Pink and Silver | Just black |
| Metal | Plastic and Plastic |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 345.00 | $ 349.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 424 pixels per inch | 444 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor | Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 9 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 4.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.2 | 5.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| 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 is a bit better than Xiaomi Mi 5s, having a overall score of 82.9 against 76.4. Google Pixel 4a's body has the same thickness than Xiaomi Mi 5s, but it is a bit lighter. Both devices in our current comparison have Android OS (operating system), but the Google Pixel 4a has the older 11 version and Xiaomi Mi 5s has Android 6.0 Marshmallow version.
The Google Pixel 4a features just a bit better performance than Xiaomi Mi 5s, because it has 2 GB more RAM memory and a larger number of cores (but slower). The Xiaomi Mi 5s features a slightly better display than Google Pixel 4a, although it has a bit lower display density, a little smaller display and a little worse resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
The Google Pixel 4a's memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos is very similar to Xiaomi Mi 5s's one, they have exactly the same internal memory. The Xiaomi Mi 5s has a bit better battery lifetime than Google Pixel 4a, because it has a 2% larger battery size. The Google Pixel 4a has just a bit better camera than Xiaomi Mi 5s, because although it has a smaller back camera sensor taking less light and dull colors, and they both have the same video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the Google Pixel 4a also counts with a larger camera aperture for better low light captures and videos and a better 12.2 mega-pixels resolution camera in the back.
The Google Pixel 4a is a little more expensive than Xiaomi Mi 5s, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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