Google Pixel 5a 5G
#1239
Motorola Edge
#1102Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Motorola Edge
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
50.649.7
Display
79.584.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
65.266.0
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
64 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
8 MP
25 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
25 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mostly Black
Solar Black, Midnight Magenta
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 10
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes