Product Comparison: Google Pixel 4 vs Google Pixel 4a


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General Specifications
Brand
Google
Google
Model
Pixel 4
Pixel 4a
Origin
China
China
About the Product
If you’re in the market for one of the very best camera phones out there, the Pixel 4 should be at the top of your list. If you’re looking for an all-round feature-packed phone, this is it, and the battery life is best, but it’s a solidly built device with an interesting design and powerful internals.
Meet Pixel 4a, the Google phone at a helpful price. It comes packed with the things that you want most in a phone, and all the helpful experiences that you expect from Google. You can take great photos, in any light – even capture the Milky Way.
Size & Weight
Height
5.79 in.
5.67 in.
Width
2.71 in.
2.73 in.
Depth
0.32 in.
0.32 in.
Weight
5.71 oz.
5.04 oz.
Display
Display Type
P-OLED
OLED
Screen Size
5.7 in.
5.81 in.
Screen Resolution
2280 x 1080
2340 x 1080
Pixel Density
444 ppi
443 ppi
What customers say about "Display"
Google Pixel 4 Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • The display is beautiful. Design is fine.
  • Screen is very nice and the 90hz refresh is noticeably smooth.
  • Screen resolution is beautiful. I recommend.
  • Screen and responsiveness is perfect and smooth.
  • Item was defective - screen flickered along the top edge.
Google Pixel 4a Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • The OLED screen is impressively sharp.
  • The screen is dense enough for me to not notice any pixels.
  • Screen is lovely. Size is a reason to buy.
  • The screen is absolutely fine, it’s bright.
  • Has a gorgeous screen and colours.
Processor
Processor Name
Snapdragon 855
Snapdragon 730G
Number of Cores
8
8
Processor Speed
2.84 GHz
2.2 GHz
What customers say about "Processor"
Google Pixel 4 Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • The phone is fast and smooth. Good processor.
  • It works very well and very fast, thanks to great processor.
  • The phone itself is great. It's fast and smooth as butter.
  • Great phone, fast and easy to use.
  • I like this phone a lot. Great size and it’s fast.
Google Pixel 4a Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • It is smooth enough to think it is fast enough.
  • Fast processor. Great product.
  • The phone runs really well, it’s smooth and fast.
  • It's good looking, fast chip.
  • The processor is fast, no bloatware, or ads in the apps.
Memory
Internal Memory
64 GB
128 GB
RAM
6 GB
6 GB
Camera
Rear-Facing Camera
16 MP
12.2 MP
Front-Facing Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Other Functions
Dual-LED flash, auto-HDR, Panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, Panorama, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
What customers say about "Camera"
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  • Super loud speakers, and great camera.
  • Camera - I love all cam features!
  • The camera quality made it all worth it!
  • The camera is excellent. Perfect device for me.
  • The camera is amazing on this phone.
Google Pixel 4a Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • If you are looking for phones for camera, I think this is it.
  • Good points. It's light and the camera is great.
  • Camera consistently takes fantastic quality photos.
  • The camera is fantastic. Recommended.
  • The camera is great for the price.
Compatibility
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
NFC Technology
Yes
Yes
Charging Interface
USB Type C
USB Type C
Network
Network Type
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency
800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100
850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100
Features
Operating System
Android 10
Android 10
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
Voice Control App
Google Assistant
Google Assistant
Mobile Payment Service Supported
Yes
Yes
Maximum Usage Time
15 hours
9 hours
Headphone Jack
No
Yes
Water Resistant
Yes
No
Extras
Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
What customers say about "Features"
Google Pixel 4 Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • Face unlock. Cool feature and it works.
  • Our fingerprints from the last generation of phones can now be linked with our faces.
  • The new Google Assistant is very good.
  • Transcribe feature works good. Screen resolution is beautiful.
  • Night mode feature! I'm in love with it.
Google Pixel 4a Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • Google services and features and runs them all perfectly.
  • The speaker is fine. Would recommend.
  • Works perfect for me. Good features.
  • Comes with a lots of features.
  • Device with nice features for my needs!
Power
Battery Capacity
2800 mA/h
3140 mA/h
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
What customers say about "Power"
Google Pixel 4 Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • The camera is excellent. Battery life is good.
  • Good battery life on this one. Recommended.
  • Long life battery. Perfect phone.
  • The 2800mah battery is tiny.
  • The battery life is a joke. Very poor battery life.
Google Pixel 4a Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • Descent battery life with a fast charger.
  • Mine has given great battery life in the week I've had it so far.
  • Performance is very good and battery life equally excellent.
  • Battery seems very good for the size.
  • Very happy at this price point. Good battery life on this.
Accessories
Included With Unit
USB Power Adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick switch adapter, SIM Eject Pin
SIM Eject Pin, Quick switch adapter, Charger, USB Type С Cable
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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