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Google Pixel 4a 5G (128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£430RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.2 inchesMain camera megapixels:16 MP & 12.2 MP

Google Pixel 4a 5G (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 5G (128GB)
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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 51% of models
Score components

90%

6.4

Technical score

10%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 51% of smartphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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 57% of models
Score components

25%

5.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.2

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

5.0

Battery

10%

8.4

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

7.5

Audio

3%

6.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 57%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 89%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Google Pixel 4a 5G (128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

25%

5.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.2

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

5.0

Battery

10%

8.4

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

7.5

Audio

3%

6.7

Design

6.4
User score
User score
8.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.5/ 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 90% of models
Popularity:
Google Pixel 4a 5G (128GB) has a popularity of 9.5 points, which is higher than 90.1% of smartphones.
9.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

7.1
Brand name
Google
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor which is faster than processors in 51.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.6% 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
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% 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
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP & 12.2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 16 MP & 12.2 MP which is lower than that of 85.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.7 & f/2.2 which is wider than that of 80.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 31.4 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 57.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.8% 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
yes
This smartphone supports 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
6.2 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.2 inches which is smaller than the screens of 91.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.6% 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
413 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 413 ppi which is higher than that of 70.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% 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
3,885 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,885 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 93.2% 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
90 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 90 min which is slower than 73.9% of smartphones and equal to the time of 6.9% of smartphones.
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
153.9 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 153.9 mm which is shorter than 92% of smartphones.
Width
74 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74 mm which is narrower than 82.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% 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
168 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 168 g which is lighter than 94.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
90,576 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 90,576 cm³ which is smaller than 67.6% of smartphones.
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Google Pixel 4a 5G (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.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • 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
  • 10.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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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    Google Pixel 4a 5G
    the average smartphone
    Google Pixel 4a 5G (128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.87 vs 8.000).
    8.87 vs 8
  • 75.3% more popular
    Google Pixel 4a 5G (128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.54 vs 5.4).
    9.54 vs 5.44
  • 33.3% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (8 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    8 W vs 6 W
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.4 GHz & 1x2.2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.4 GHz & 1x2.2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports desktop mode
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • 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.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • 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 & f/2.2 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 & f/2.2 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.
  • 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.
  • 4.6% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (413 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    413 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
  • 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.
  • 14.4% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (168 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    168 g vs 196.2 g
  • 9.7 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (153.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    153.9 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 2 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74 mm vs 76 mm
  • 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
  • 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
  • 22.3% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3885 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,885 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 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.
  • 0.47 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.2 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.2 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (16 MP & 12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    16 MP & 12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 21.1% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (750 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    750 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 65.4% more expensive
    Google Pixel 4a 5G (128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£430 vs £260).
    £430 vs £260
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    Google Pixel 4a 5G (128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.13 vs 7.3).
    7.13 vs 7.34
  • 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
  • 21.1% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (750 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    750 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 64.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,104 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,104 vs 3,115
  • 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
  • 16.7% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 68.7% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (1,199 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    1,199 vs 3,825
  • 50% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 24.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1904 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,904 vs 2,533
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 15.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (792 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    792 vs 942
  • 24.8% lower PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (3,302 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    3,302 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.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • 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.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (16 MP & 12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    16 MP & 12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 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 manual exposure control
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • 1.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 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
  • 0.47 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.2 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.2 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 37.7% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (411 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    411 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
  • 22.3% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3885 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,885 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 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
  • 28 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (90 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    90 min vs 62 min
  • 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.
    October 2020
    2020 vs 2024

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07/12/2020
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09/11/2020
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09/11/2020
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14/10/2020
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04/11/2020
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29/10/2020
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26/10/2020
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14/10/2020
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21/10/2020
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01net.com
18/12/2020
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01net | Google Pixel 4a 5G Review: At 500 euros, this smartphone is almost perfect
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presse-citron.net
01/11/2020
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Google Pixel 4a 5G Review: The family favorite
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journaldugeek.com
16/10/2020
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Journal du Geek | [Review] Google Pixel 4a 5G, much better positioned
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phonandroid.com
23/10/2020
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PhonAndroid | Pixel 4a 5G Review: The best of Google at an affordable price
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lesnumeriques.com
14/11/2020
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Google Pixel 4a 5G review: A very well-balanced mid-range phone
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clubic.com
24/12/2020
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Google Pixel 4a 5G Review: It Was Hiding Its Potential (Very) Well
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nextpit.fr
26/10/2020
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Google Pixel 4a 5G Review: Living in the Pixel 5's Shadow
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frandroid.com
01/10/2020
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Google Pixel 4a 5G: Best price, specs, and news
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Verdict

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a mid-range smartphone featuring a 6.2-inch OLED HDR display with a 1080 x 2340 resolution and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Its standout features include a highly capable dual-camera system—a 12.2MP main sensor with optical image stabilization and a 16MP ultrawide lens—that delivers professional-grade photography and 4K video at 60fps. Main pros include its lightweight 168g build, the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, 5G connectivity, and a reliable 3,885mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. However, notable cons in 2025 include a lack of wireless charging, no official IP rating for water resistance, a dated 60Hz refresh rate that can feel less smooth than modern competitors, and the cessation of official software updates.

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