Google Pixel 5a 5G
#697
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
#870Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Performance
83.585.7
Camera
95.763.1
Display
83.880.3
Battery
31.233.7
Build
76.465.8
Connectivity
88.680.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
71.767.5
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 (2023) uses a plastic frame and back, making it slightly heavier.
- In terms of display, the Pixel has a 6.34-inch OLED panel with HDR support at 60Hz, whereas the Moto offers a larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate but lacks HDR.
- Performance-wise, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, while the Moto utilizes the newer Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, providing potentially better efficiency.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 12.2 MP main sensor with OIS, delivering strong low-light performance, while the Moto boasts a higher 50 MP main camera without OIS.
- Battery capacity favors the Moto with 5000 mAh compared to the Pixel's 4680 mAh, and both devices run Android with the Pixel offering a more streamlined experience and earlier updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
General
Release Date
2021, August 17
2023, May 30
Announced
2021, August 17
2023, May 30
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 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 710
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated 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
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1.0µm
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
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4680 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
20W 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)
162.8 x 73.8 x 9.2 mm (6.41 x 2.91 x 0.36 in)
Weight
183 g
202 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Mostly Black
Cosmic Black, Rose Champagne
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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 (L1+L5), GALILEO
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 13, planned upgrade to Android 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer