Google Pixel 5a 5G
#697
HTC Desire 22 Pro
#1584Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 5a 5G
HTC Desire 22 Pro
Performance
83.583.4
Camera
95.728.4
Display
83.880.3
Battery
31.291.6
Build
76.40.2
Connectivity
88.682.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
71.756.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel 5a 5G features a robust build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the HTC Desire 22 Pro has a slightly larger and heavier design but lacks detailed material specifications.
- The Pixel's 6.34-inch OLED display offers HDR support and a 60Hz refresh rate, compared to the Desire's 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a higher 120Hz refresh rate but no HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, while the Desire utilizes the Snapdragon 695, with both offering 128GB of storage but differing RAM configurations.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 12.2 MP main sensor with OIS, capable of 4K video, whereas the Desire boasts a 64 MP main sensor without OIS, limited to 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel at 4680 mAh compared to the Desire's 4520 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging, though the Desire offers wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, while the Desire comes with Android 12, and the Pixel includes stereo speakers, which the Desire lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
HTC Desire 22 Pro
General
Release Date
2021, August 17
2022, June 28
Announced
2021, August 17
2022, June 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.34"
6.6"
Type
OLED, HDR
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 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, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, 118˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4680 mAh
4520 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4680 mAh
Li-Po 4520 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wiredWirelessReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm (6.15 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
166.3 x 76.9 x 9.4 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.37 in)
Weight
183 g
205.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
N/A
Colors
Mostly Black
Wave Gold, Starry Night Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / 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
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
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass