Google Pixel 5a 5G
#1239
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
#1353Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
50.649.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.875.8
Overall
65.264.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 5a 5G features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) has a plastic frame and back, making it slightly heavier.
- The Pixel has a 6.34-inch OLED display with HDR support and a 60Hz refresh rate, compared to the Moto's larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate but no HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, while the Moto uses the Snapdragon 695, which may offer slightly less performance.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 12.2 MP main sensor, while the Moto boasts a 50 MP main sensor, providing higher resolution images.
- The Pixel's battery capacity is 4680 mAh with 18W charging, whereas the Moto has a larger 5000 mAh battery but slower 10W charging.
- Both devices run Android, with the Pixel offering a more up-to-date software experience and guaranteed upgrades.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
General
Release Date
2021, August 17
2022, April 22
Announced
2021, August 17
2022, April 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.34"
6.8"
Type
OLED, HDR
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
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 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
50 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
50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0, 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4680 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4680 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
10W wired, QC3
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)
168.9 x 75.8 x 9.3 mm (6.65 x 2.98 x 0.37 in)
Weight
183 g
215 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mostly Black
Steel Blue, Seafoam Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 12, planned upgrade to Android 13
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 12, planned upgrade to Android 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes