Google Pixel 4a
#877
Sony Xperia 5
#837Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4a
Sony Xperia 5
Performance
82.588.6
Camera
93.793.3
Display
83.888.4
Battery
25.525.5
Build
71.881.6
Connectivity
73.468.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
67.368.2
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4a features a compact build with a plastic back and frame, weighing 143g, while the Sony Xperia 5 has a more premium feel with a glass back and aluminum frame, weighing 164g.
- The Pixel 4a has a 5.81-inch OLED display at 1080 x 2340 pixels, whereas the Xperia 5 offers a larger 6.1-inch OLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels and a 21:9 aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 4a is powered by the Snapdragon 730G, while the Xperia 5 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 855.
- Both phones have 12 MP rear cameras with optical image stabilization, but the Xperia 5 includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses, enhancing versatility.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3140mAh, with both supporting 18W charging.
- The Pixel 4a runs Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, while the Xperia 5 launched with Android 9.0 and is upgradable to Android 11, with the Pixel offering a more streamlined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4a
Sony Xperia 5
General
Release Date
2020, August 03
2019, September 05
Announced
2020, August 03
2019, September 05
Description
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a 5G
N/A
Display
Size
5.81"
6.1"
Type
OLED, HDR
OLED, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB 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
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, predictive dual pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, predictive PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 5-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
4K@24/30fps HDR, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3140 mAh
3140 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3140 mAh
Li-Ion 3140 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)
158 x 68 x 8.2 mm (6.22 x 2.68 x 0.32 in)
Weight
143 g
164 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Just Black, Barely Blue
Blue, Red, Black, Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + 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 Cat19 1600/150 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, 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
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), upgradable to Android 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass