Google Pixel 4a
#877
Sharp Aquos Zero
#903Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4a
Sharp Aquos Zero
Performance
82.586.8
Camera
93.790.6
Display
83.889.0
Battery
25.525.5
Build
71.878.4
Connectivity
73.462.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
67.366.9
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4a features a compact build with a plastic back and frame, while the Sharp Aquos Zero has a more premium aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 5 front, making it slightly heavier.
- In terms of display, the Pixel 4a has a 5.81-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, whereas the Aquos Zero boasts a larger 6.2-inch OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2992 pixels, providing better pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the Pixel 4a is powered by the Snapdragon 730G, while the Aquos Zero utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 845.
- The camera capabilities of the Aquos Zero are superior with a 22.6 MP rear camera compared to the Pixel 4a's 12.2 MP, although both support 4K video recording.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Pixel 4a at 3140 mAh and the Aquos Zero at 3130 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 4a runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, while the Aquos Zero operates on Android 9.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the Pixel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4a
Sharp Aquos Zero
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"
6.2"
Type
OLED, HDR
OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
1440 x 2992 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~536 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB 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, OIS
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3140 mAh
3130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3140 mAh
Li-Ion 3130 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in)
154 x 73 x 8.8 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight
143 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Just Black, Barely Blue
Meteorite Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/75 Mbps
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, 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
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass