Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Google Pixel 5
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General Overview
Device Type
Bar
Bar
Model
Google Pixel 5a 5G
GD1YQ
Announced
2021, August
2020, September
Released
2021, August
2020, September
Status
Available
Available
Design
Type
Bar
Bar
Dimensions
154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.90 x 0.30 in)
144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
Weight
183 g (6.46 oz)
151 g (5.33 oz)
Protection
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), metal frame, metal back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Mostly Black
Just Black, Sorta sage
Network
2G Network
Yes
Yes
3G Network
Yes
Yes
4G Network
Yes
Yes
5G Network
Yes
Yes
SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Dual SIM
Yes, Nano-SIM and/or eSIM
Nano-SIM or eSIM
Display
Display Type
OLED
OLED
Size
6.34 inches, 97.0 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.0 inches, 87.6 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
1080 x 2340 pixels
Display Colors
16M colors
16M colors
Pixel Density
415 ppi density
432 ppi density
Touch Screen
Yes
Capacitive Touchscreen
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Features
Always-on display
HDR Always-on display
HDR10+
90Hz refresh rate
HDR Always-on display
HDR10+
90Hz refresh rate
Media
FM Radio
No
No
Earphone Jack
Yes
Yes
Camera
Camera Set
Dual Cameras
Dual Cameras
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, 77˚ (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
2nd Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
Camera Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Features
Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Auto-HDR, panorama
Flash
LED flash
LED flash
Selfie Set
Single Camera
Single Camera
Selfie Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, 83˚ (wide), 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Features
Auto-HDR
Auto-HDR
Software
OS
Android 11
Android 11
User Interface
Google Pixel UI
Android One
Hardware
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 620
RAM
6 GB
6 GB
Internal Storage
128 GB
128 GB
Card Slot
No
No
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Connectivity
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
NFC
Wireless Charging
Yes
Data
GPRS
EDGE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
Battery
Battery Type
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer)
Capacity
4680 mAh, Battery
4080 mAh, Battery
Placement
Non-removable
Non-removable
Fast Charging
Yes, 18W / USB Power Delivery 2.0
Yes, 18W USB Power Delivery 2.0