Google Pixel 5a 5G
#697
Motorola Moto G35
#854Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Motorola Moto G35
Performance
83.583.0
Camera
95.747.4
Display
83.886.0
Battery
31.233.7
Build
76.473.3
Connectivity
88.682.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
71.767.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel 5a 5G features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the Motorola Moto G35 uses a plastic frame, making it slightly lighter but less robust.
- The Pixel has a 6.34-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, whereas the Moto G35 offers a larger 6.72-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, which generally offers better efficiency and graphics performance compared to the Unisoc T760 in the Moto G35.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 12.2 MP main sensor with OIS, while the Moto G35 has a higher resolution 50 MP sensor but lacks OIS, potentially affecting low-light performance.
- The Pixel's battery capacity is 4680 mAh, while the Moto G35 has a larger 5000 mAh battery, both supporting 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 11 with upgrades to Android 14, while the Moto G35 ships with Android 14, providing a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Motorola Moto G35
General
Release Date
2021, August 17
2024, August 29
Announced
2021, August 17
2024, August 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.34"
6.72"
Type
OLED, HDR
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Unisoc T760 (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 (1x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x Cortex-A76 & 4x Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 620
Mali-G57
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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/1.8 (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
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
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@30fps
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
5000 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)
166.3 x 76 x 7.8 mm (6.55 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
183 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather), plastic frame
Colors
Mostly Black
Leaf Green, Guava Red, Midnight Black, Sage Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, 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, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
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 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass