Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4 XL
Sharp Aquos R5G
Performance
83.592.9
Camera
94.486.4
Display
85.688.2
Battery
87.627.0
Build
80.50.2
Connectivity
74.883.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
75.563.4
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4 XL features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, offering a premium feel, while the Sharp Aquos R5G has a slightly heavier build with an IGZO IPS LCD display.
- The Pixel's 6.3-inch P-OLED display supports HDR and has a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the Aquos R5G's 6.4-inch display boasts a higher 120Hz refresh rate but lacks HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 855, while the Aquos R5G utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 865, providing better overall performance.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a single 12.2 MP rear camera, while the Aquos R5G features a more versatile setup with three rear cameras, including a 48 MP ultrawide sensor.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the Pixel supporting wireless charging, while the Aquos R5G does not.
- Both run on Android 10, but the Pixel is upgradable to Android 13, ensuring a longer software support lifespan.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4 XL
Sharp Aquos R5G
General
Release Date
2019, October 15
2020
Announced
2019, October 15
2020
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL4
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.4"
Type
P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR
IGZO IPS LCD, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
1440 x 3168 pixels (~544 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 650
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.7, 52mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, OIS48 MP, f/2.9, 19mm (ultrawide), 0.8µmTOF 3D (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AFTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
8K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
3730 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3730 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.31 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
162 x 75 x 8.9 mm (6.38 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
193 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Glare Black, Aurora White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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/ax/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
