Google Pixel 4 XL vs Google Pixel 4a 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 4 XL vs Google Pixel 4a 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 4 XLGoogle Pixel 4 XLGlobal · 6GB · 64GB
Google Pixel 4a 5GGoogle Pixel 4a 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
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Basics
Google Pixel 4 XL
Google Pixel 4 XL
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Google Pixel 4a 5G
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.7Design & Materials 6.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.8Performance & Hardware 6.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.8Camera 7.5Camera
Connectivity score 7.3 Connectivity 8.6 Connectivity
Battery score 5.0 Battery 5.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.5
19 reviews
9.6
11 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 4 XL vs Google Pixel 4a 5G

Specs Google Pixel 4 XL price compare Google Pixel 4 XL
Global · 6GB · 64GB 		stores to buy Google Pixel 4a 5G Google Pixel 4a 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6.3" 6.2"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 82% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 75.1 mm
160.4 mm
8.2 mm 		74.0 mm
153.9 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 193 g 168 g
Micro SnapD. 855
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 765
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 574.100
v10 		330.500
v8
Battery 3700 mAh 3885 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Google Google
Aliases G020P G025I

Release Date
Release date October 2019,
4 years ago 		September 2020,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 4 XL
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Google Pixel 4 XL
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Size
75.1 mm • 160.4 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.0 mm • 153.9 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 193 g 168 g
Usable surface 82 % 82 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic, Glass
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

White
Black

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.3" 6.2"
Type Oled Oled
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19.5:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 3040 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 430 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.0
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
8.6
Is it comfortable?
9.4
9.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
8.9
Number of reviews
19 reviews
11 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
CPU 1x Kryo 485 2.84 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz 1x Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz + 1x Cortex-A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A76 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 640 600MHz Qualcomm Adreno 620 625MHz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
574.100
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
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330.500
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.6
9.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.6
8.6
Number of reviews
19 reviews
11 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
16 Mpx
16 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Google Lens

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX481 Unknown
Type CMOS BSI --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.09" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.9
9.9
Quality of nighttime photos
9.7
9.3
Quality of selfies
9.7
8.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.1
9.0
Number of reviews
19 reviews
11 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
5G certification pending

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.410 W/Kg on head
1.390 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.350 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • 5G certification pending
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
9.6
Quality of the GPS
9.4
9.5
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.6
Number of reviews
19 reviews
11 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
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3885 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 55%
    More than one day
  • 18%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
19 reviews
11 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 58%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 37%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 64%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 11%
    Every six months
  • 83%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 100%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
19 reviews
11 reviews
Prices
From $ 201 --
From $ 185 --

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