Google Pixel 5a 5G
#697
Motorola Edge
#1008Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Motorola Edge
Performance
83.583.4
Camera
95.763.1
Display
83.884.7
Battery
31.230.6
Build
76.475.2
Connectivity
88.684.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
71.764.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 5a 5G features a more compact build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the Motorola Edge has a slightly larger design with Gorilla Glass 5 and a plastic back.
- In terms of display, the Pixel offers a 6.34-inch OLED with a 60Hz refresh rate, whereas the Edge has a 6.7-inch OLED with a smoother 90Hz refresh rate.
- Both devices utilize the Snapdragon 765G chipset, but the Pixel has 6GB of RAM compared to the Edge's options of 4GB or 6GB.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 12.2 MP main sensor with OIS, while the Edge boasts a 64 MP main sensor without OIS, providing different photographic capabilities.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel at 4680 mAh versus the Edge's 4500 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, while the Edge launched with Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Motorola Edge
General
Release Date
2021, August 17
2020, April 22
Announced
2021, August 17
2020, April 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.34"
6.7"
Type
OLED, HDR
OLED, 90Hz, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 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, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1.12µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.0µmTOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
25 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4680 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4680 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W 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)
161.6 x 71.1 x 9.3 mm (6.36 x 2.80 x 0.37 in)
Weight
183 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Mostly Black
Solar Black, Midnight Magenta
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1000/150 Mbps, 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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity