Google Pixel 4a 5G
#802
ZTE Axon 11 5G
#1411Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4a 5G
ZTE Axon 11 5G
Performance
83.583.6
Camera
95.764.6
Display
83.880.2
Battery
27.228.1
Build
71.878.7
Connectivity
87.682.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
69.158.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4a 5G features a 6.2-inch OLED display with HDR support, while the ZTE Axon 11 5G has a slightly larger 6.47-inch AMOLED display without HDR.
- Both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, providing similar performance, though the Axon 11 offers more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Pixel 4a 5G has a 12.2 MP main sensor with OIS, whereas the Axon 11 boasts a 64 MP main sensor but lacks OIS.
- The Pixel's battery capacity is 3885 mAh compared to the Axon 11's 4000 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging.
- The Pixel runs on a more recent version of Android, offering a cleaner software experience, while the Axon 11 lacks stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Build quality favors the Axon 11 with its glass back and aluminum frame, compared to the Pixel's plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
ZTE Axon 11 5G
General
Release Date
2020, September 30
2020, March 23
Announced
2020, September 30
2020, March 23
Description
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a
Also available with 4G/LTE only
Display
Size
6.2"
6.47"
Type
OLED, HDR
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~413 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 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 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
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, 25mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 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
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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, QC4
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)
159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm (6.27 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
168 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White
White, Black
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 (3CA), 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/6, 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, 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, MiFavor 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass