Google Pixel 5a 5G
#697
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
#1609Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 5a 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Performance
83.587.3
Camera
95.765.7
Display
83.885.2
Battery
31.230.6
Build
76.40.2
Connectivity
88.686.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
71.756.6
Summary
- The Google Pixel 5a 5G features a robust build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has a slightly lighter design but lacks detailed material specifications.
- The Pixel's 6.34-inch OLED display offers HDR support at 60Hz, compared to the Nord's 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a higher refresh rate of 90Hz and HDR10+.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, while the Nord utilizes the Mediatek Dimensity 900, both with 128GB storage and 6GB RAM.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 12.2 MP main sensor with OIS, whereas the Nord boasts a 64 MP main sensor without OIS, offering different photographic capabilities.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel at 4680 mAh, but the Nord supports faster charging at 65W.
- Both devices run Android 11, with the Pixel upgradable to Android 14 and the Nord to Android 13, but the Pixel provides a more streamlined software experience with its stock Android interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
General
Release Date
2021, August 17
2022, February 17
Announced
2021, August 17
2022, February 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.34"
6.43"
Type
OLED, HDR
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 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)
Mediatek Dimensity 900 (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 (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 620
Mali-G68 MC4
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 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
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
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/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
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
65W 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)
160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm (6.32 x 2.88 x 0.31 in)
Weight
183 g
173 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
N/A
Colors
Mostly Black
Gray Mirror, Bahama Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass