Google Pixel 4a vs Motorola Moto X4: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 4a vs Motorola Moto X4. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 4aGoogle Pixel 4aGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
Motorola Moto X4Motorola Moto X4International · 3GB · 32GB · XT1900-5
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Basics
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 4a
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Motorola Moto X4
Motorola Moto X4
International · 3GB · 32GB · XT1900-5
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.1Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.2Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.1Camera 5.3Camera
Connectivity score 7.4 Connectivity 6.6 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 4.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
26 reviews
8.6
34 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 4a vs Motorola Moto X4

Specs where to buy Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4a
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		Motorola Moto X4 price compare Motorola Moto X4
International · 3GB · 32GB · XT1900-5
Inches 5.81" 5.2"
Resolution FHD+ FHD
Usable surface 82% useful 68% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.4 mm
144.2 mm
8.2 mm 		73.4 mm
148.4 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 143 g 163 g
Micro SnapD. 730G
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 630
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 275.000
v8 		103.403
v8
Battery 3140 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.73
IMX363 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Google Motorola
Aliases G025N XT1900-5

Release Date
Release date August 2020,
3 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 4a
Motorola Moto X4
Google Pixel 4a
Motorola Moto X4
Size
69.4 mm • 144.2 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.4 mm • 148.4 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 163 g
Usable surface 82 % 68 %
Materials Polycarbonate Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - IP68
Colors
Black
Black

Blue

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.81" 5.2"
Type Oled LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 16:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 444 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
9.0
Is it comfortable?
9.5
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
7.7
Number of reviews
26 reviews
34 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
CPU 2x Kryo 470 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 470 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 8 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 618 Qualcomm Adreno 508

RAM
RAM 6 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
275.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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103.403
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 48% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 32 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the front

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

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
7.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.7
7.2
Number of reviews
26 reviews
34 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.73 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" --
2
Camera type
--

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Google Lens
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Unknown
Type CMOS BSI --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
100
Mobile
116
Photo
100
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.8
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
9.3
6.5
Quality of selfies
8.5
7.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.7
Number of reviews
26 reviews
34 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
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)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 1.370 W/Kg on head
1.390 W/Kg on body 		0.815 W/Kg on head
1.540 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.180 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.2
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.3
8.2
Number of reviews
26 reviews
34 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3140 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 31%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 35%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
26 reviews
34 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 54%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 38%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 21%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 27%
    Every six months
  • 73%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
26 reviews
34 reviews
Prices
From $ 164 --
From $ 149 --

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