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Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£340RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:5.81 inchesMain camera megapixels:12.2 MP

Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB)
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

90%

5.4

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 86% of smartphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

25%

4.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

4.1

Battery

10%

5.8

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

7.5

Audio

3%

6.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 92%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 99%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

25%

4.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

4.1

Battery

10%

5.8

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

7.5

Audio

3%

6.7

Design

5.4
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Popularity:
Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

6.7
Brand name
Google
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor which is faster than processors in 50.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
yes
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
no
This smartphone does not include a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
12.2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 12.2 MP which is lower than that of 94.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.7
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.7 which is wider than that of 79.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
23.9 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 23.9 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.4 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.4 µm which is larger than in 92.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 4% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
5.81 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 5.81 inches which is smaller than the screens of 95.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
443 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 443 ppi which is higher than that of 77.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
3,140 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,140 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 97% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
144 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 144 mm which is shorter than 98.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
69.4 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 69.4 mm which is narrower than 97.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.2 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.2 mm which is thinner than 51.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
143 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 143 g which is lighter than 99.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.1% of smartphones.
Device volume
79,488 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 79,488 cm³ which is smaller than 94.7% of smartphones.
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Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • 0.6 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • 12.2% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (443 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    443 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Includes crash detection
    This smartphone features crash detection, the average smartphone does not. 5.7% of smartphones include automatic crash detection.
  • 16.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.6 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.7 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.7 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Includes crash detection
    This smartphone features crash detection, the average smartphone does not. 5.7% of smartphones include automatic crash detection.
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 12.2% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (443 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    443 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 27.1% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (143 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    143 g vs 196.2 g
  • 6.6 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (69.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    69.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 19.6 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (144 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    144 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 18.7% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (79488 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    79,488 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 47.4% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (500 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    500 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 37.2% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3140 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,140 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (76 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    76 vs 99.5
  • 0.86 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.81 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 10.1% worse value for money
    Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.66 vs 7.3).
    6.66 vs 7.34
  • 30.8% more expensive
    Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£340 vs £260).
    £340 vs £260
  • 47.4% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (500 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    500 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 50% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (3 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    3 W vs 6 W
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 67.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,003 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,003 vs 3,115
  • 33.3% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (8 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    8 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 73.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (1,003 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    1,003 vs 3,825
  • 93.8% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (16 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    16 vs 256
  • 23% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (725 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    725 vs 942
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 41.8% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 30% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,772 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,772 vs 2,533
  • 22.7% lower PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (3,393 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    3,393 vs 4,389
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Single-lens main camera
    This smartphone has a single-lens main camera, while the average smartphone has a multi-lens setup. 93.7% of smartphones use multiple lenses.
  • 25.3% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (23.9 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    23.9 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • 7.5% lower DxOMark Mobile score
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Mobile score than the average smartphone (111 vs 120). The average smartphone scores 120.
    111 vs 120
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.86 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.81 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 31.7% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (451 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    451 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (100000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    100,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 197 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (803 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    803 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 37.2% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3140 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,140 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (76 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    76 vs 99.5
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • 4 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    August 2020
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15/08/2020
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25/08/2020
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30/08/2022
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cnet.com
30/08/2020
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26/10/2020
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08/03/2022
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techadvisor.com
01/10/2020
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arstechnica.com
30/08/2020
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11/08/2020
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forbes.com
07/08/2020
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theguardian.com
04/08/2020
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03/08/2020
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05/08/2020
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03/08/2020
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03/08/2020
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22/10/2020
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14/09/2020
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25/08/2020
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03/08/2020
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What we like about Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB)

  • Industry-leading camera performance for its price point, particularly in low-light and portrait photography
  • Compact and lightweight design that allows for easy one-handed use
  • Vibrant and sharp OLED display with high pixel density (443 ppi)
  • Clean, bloatware-free Android experience with guaranteed day-one software updates
  • Presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack, a rarity for modern smartphones
  • Fast and reliable rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Impressive stereo speakers for a device of its size

What we don't like about Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB)

  • Middling battery life that often requires mid-day charging for heavy users
  • Lack of essential features like wireless charging and an official water-resistance (IP) rating
  • Plastic build quality that lacks the premium feel of metal or glass competitors
  • Single-lens rear camera system lacks the versatility of ultra-wide or optical zoom lenses
  • Tendency for the device to overheat during prolonged video playback or heavy tasks
  • Occasional software glitches and app freezing reported by some users
  • Underwhelming display brightness when used under direct sunlight

Verdict

The Google Pixel 4a (6GB + 128GB) is a compact smartphone renowned for delivering a flagship-level camera experience at a mid-range price point, primarily through Google's exceptional computational photography. Key specifications include a 5.81-inch OLED display, a Snapdragon 730G processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of non-expandable storage. Its main pros are the outstanding 12.2MP single rear camera with features like Night Sight and Astrophotography, guaranteed software updates directly from Google, and a clean, stock Android experience. Available cons are a fully plastic build, the absence of 5G connectivity (which was reserved for the subsequent 4a 5G model), and modest battery life.

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