Google Pixel 4a 5G
#1452
Sony Xperia 5 Plus
#1376Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Sony Xperia 5 Plus
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
50.651.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
64.364.6
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4a 5G features a compact build with a plastic back and frame, while the Sony Xperia 5 Plus offers a more premium feel with its glass back and aluminum frame.
- The Pixel has a 6.2-inch OLED display at 1080 x 2340 pixels, whereas the Xperia boasts a slightly larger 6.6-inch OLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, while the Xperia utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 855.
- Both phones have impressive camera systems, but the Xperia's setup includes a periscope telephoto lens and offers 5x optical zoom, compared to the Pixel's dual-camera system.
- The Pixel's battery capacity is 3885 mAh, slightly less than the Xperia's 4000 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 11 and is upgradable to Android 14, while the Xperia initially comes with Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Sony Xperia 5 Plus
General
Release Date
2020, September 30
N/A
Announced
2020, September 30
N/A
Description
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.2"
6.6"
Type
OLED, HDR
OLED, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~413 ppi density)
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
12 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
12 MP, (wide), 1/1.5", predictive dual pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS8 MP, (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom64 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm2 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
4K@24/30/60fps HDR, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3885 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3885 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
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)
168.2 x 71.6 x 8.1 mm (6.62 x 2.82 x 0.32 in)
Weight
168 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White
Blue, Red, Black, Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 10
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes