Google Pixel 4a 5G
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vivo S7
#1432Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4a 5G
vivo S7
Performance
83.583.6
Camera
95.762.7
Display
83.880.2
Battery
27.228.1
Build
71.879.8
Connectivity
87.681.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
69.158.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4a 5G features a plastic frame and Gorilla Glass 3 front, while the vivo S7 has a more premium glass back with Gorilla Glass 5, making it slightly more robust.
- The Pixel 4a 5G's 6.2-inch OLED display offers HDR support, whereas the S7's 6.44-inch AMOLED display lacks HDR but has a slightly higher pixel density.
- Both devices utilize the Snapdragon 765G chipset, but the Pixel has 6GB of RAM compared to the S7's 8GB, which may enhance multitasking.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Pixel 4a 5G has a 12.2 MP main camera with OIS, while the S7 boasts a 64 MP main camera without OIS, potentially offering higher resolution images.
- The Pixel's battery capacity is 3885 mAh with 18W charging, while the S7 has a larger 4000 mAh battery with faster 33W charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, while the S7 operates on Android 10 with Funtouch OS, which may affect user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
vivo S7
General
Release Date
2020, September 30
2020, August 03
Announced
2020, September 30
2020, August 03
Description
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6.44"
Type
OLED, HDR
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~413 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (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 (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/240fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3885 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3885 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.9 x 74 x 8.2 mm (Sub-6) or 8.5 mm (Sub-6 and mmWave)
158.8 x 74.2 x 7.4 mm (6.25 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
Weight
168 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White
Black, White, Gradient Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 10, Funtouch 10.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass