Google Pixel 4a
#877
Motorola Moto Z4
#1251Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4a
Motorola Moto Z4
Performance
82.581.3
Camera
93.791.4
Display
83.878.3
Battery
25.526.9
Build
71.892.5
Connectivity
73.468.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
67.361.0
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4a features a compact build with a plastic back and frame, weighing 143g, while the Motorola Moto Z4 has a glass back and aluminum frame, weighing 165g.
- The Pixel 4a has a 5.81-inch OLED display with HDR support, whereas the Moto Z4 offers a larger 6.4-inch OLED display without HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 4a is powered by the Snapdragon 730G chipset, providing better efficiency compared to the Snapdragon 675 in the Moto Z4.
- The Pixel 4a's camera system includes a 12.2 MP rear camera, which excels in low-light conditions, while the Moto Z4 boasts a higher resolution 48 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Moto Z4 at 3600mAh, compared to the Pixel 4a's 3140mAh, but the Pixel supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Pixel 4a offering a more recent version, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4a
Motorola Moto Z4
General
Release Date
2020, August 03
2019
Announced
2020, August 03
2019
Description
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a 5G
N/A
Display
Size
5.81"
6.4"
Type
OLED, HDR
OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 612
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB 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, OIS
48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
25 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3140 mAh
3600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3140 mAh
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in)
158 x 75 x 7.4 mm (6.22 x 2.95 x 0.29 in)
Weight
143 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Just Black, Barely Blue
Flash Grey, Frost White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
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, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass