Google Pixel 2
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Google Pixel 4a
#1961Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 4a
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.662.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 2 features a 5.0-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Pixel 4a has a slightly larger 5.81-inch OLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, whereas the Pixel 4a uses the Snapdragon 730G, offering improved efficiency.
- Both models have a 12.2 MP rear camera with OIS, but the Pixel 4a has a slightly wider aperture of f/1.7, potentially enhancing low-light performance.
- The Pixel 4a also has a larger 3140 mAh battery compared to the 2700 mAh in the Pixel 2, along with faster 18W charging.
- Build quality differs as the Pixel 2 uses a glass and aluminum design, while the Pixel 4a has a plastic back and frame, but both maintain a similar weight.
- The Pixel 2 originally shipped with Android 8.0, upgradable to Android 11, while the Pixel 4a launched with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 13, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 4a
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2020, August 03
Announced
2017, October 04
2020, August 03
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a 5G
Display
Size
5"
5.81"
Type
AMOLED
OLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
12.2 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (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
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3140 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3140 mAh
Charging Details
10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in)
Weight
143 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
Just Black, Barely Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes