Google Pixel 4a 5G
#1452
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
#2132Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
Performance
70.862.5
Camera
50.650.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
64.361.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4a 5G features a larger 6.2-inch OLED display with HDR support and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Sharp Aquos R2 compact has a smaller 5.2-inch IGZO IPS LCD with a higher 120Hz refresh rate, offering a sharper pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 4a 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, providing 5G connectivity, whereas the Aquos R2 compact uses the older Snapdragon 845 without 5G support.
- The Pixel's rear camera is 12.2 MP compared to the Aquos R2's 22.6 MP, but both offer optical image stabilization and 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Pixel at 3885 mAh versus 2500 mAh in the Aquos R2, although both support 18W charging.
- The Pixel runs on Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, while the Aquos R2 compact operates on Android 9.0, limiting its software experience.
- Both devices have a plastic back, but the Aquos R2 features an aluminum frame, making it slightly more premium in build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
General
Release Date
2020, September 30
2019
Announced
2020, September 30
2018
Description
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
5.2"
Type
OLED, HDR
IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~413 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~485 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
22.6 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3885 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3885 mAh
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.9 x 74 x 8.2 mm (Sub-6) or 8.5 mm (Sub-6 and mmWave)
131 x 64 x 9.3 mm (5.16 x 2.52 x 0.37 in)
Weight
168 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White
Smokey Green, Deep White, Pure Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes