Google Pixel 4a 5G
#1452
Sharp Aquos Zero
#1940Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Sharp Aquos Zero
Performance
70.864.8
Camera
50.650.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
64.362.4
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4a 5G features a plastic build with a glass front and is slightly heavier at 168g compared to the Sharp Aquos Zero, which has a lighter aluminum frame and weighs 146g.
- Both phones have a 6.2" OLED display, but the Aquos Zero offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 2992 pixels and supports Dolby Vision, resulting in a sharper image at ~536 ppi versus the Pixel's ~413 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 765G with 5G support, while the Aquos Zero uses the older Snapdragon 845.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 12.2 MP rear camera, while the Aquos Zero boasts a 22.6 MP rear camera, both with OIS.
- The Pixel has a larger battery capacity at 3885mAh compared to the Aquos Zero's 3130mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 11 and is upgradable to Android 14, while the Aquos Zero launched with Android 9.0 and may not receive further updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Sharp Aquos Zero
General
Release Date
2020, September 30
2019
Announced
2020, September 30
2019
Description
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6.2"
Type
OLED, HDR
OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~413 ppi density)
1440 x 2992 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~536 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
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@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3885 mAh
3130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3885 mAh
Li-Ion 3130 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)
154 x 73 x 8.8 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight
168 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White
Meteorite Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 1024/50 Mbps
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 (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No