Google Pixel 2
#1183
Google Pixel 4a
#877Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 4a
Performance
78.582.5
Camera
95.393.7
Display
80.283.8
Battery
22.725.5
Build
78.671.8
Connectivity
73.473.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
62.067.3
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
Just Black, Barely Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer