Google Pixel 4a vs Oneplus Nord: Comparison

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

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Google Pixel 4aGoogle Pixel 4aGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
Oneplus NordOneplus NordGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
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Basics
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 4a
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Oneplus Nord
Oneplus Nord
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.2Design & Materials 7.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.2Performance & Hardware 6.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.0Camera 7.7Camera
Connectivity score 7.4 Connectivity 7.8 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 5.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
26 reviews
9.0
27 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 4a vs Oneplus Nord

Specs where to buy Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4a
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		Oneplus Nord price comparison Oneplus Nord
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 5.81" 6.44"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 82% useful 86% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 69.4 mm
144.2 mm
8.2 mm 		73.3 mm
158.3 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 143 g 184 g
Micro SnapD. 730G
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 765
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 275.000
v8 		312.455
v8
Battery 3140 mAh 4115 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.73
IMX363 Exmor RS
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Google OnePlus
Aliases G025N OnePlus Z, AC2003

Release Date
Release date August 2020,
3 years ago 		July 2020,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 4a
Oneplus Nord
Google Pixel 4a
Oneplus Nord
Size
69.4 mm • 144.2 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.3 mm • 158.3 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 184 g
Usable surface 82 % 86 %
Materials Polycarbonate Plastic, Glass, Splash resistant design
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Blue

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.81" 6.44"
Type Oled AMOLED • Fluid AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 444 Pixels per inch 408 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
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
9.4
Is it comfortable?
9.5
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
9.0
Number of reviews
26 reviews
27 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
CPU 2x Kryo 470 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 470 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 8 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 618 Qualcomm Adreno 620 625MHz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
275.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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312.455
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 65% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in screen

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

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Noise cancellation microphone

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
9.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.7
9.0
Number of reviews
26 reviews
27 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.73 ƒ/ 1.75
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2"
2
Camera type
--

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.25
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
4
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 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
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Contrast detection autofocus (CDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Sony IMX616
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.45
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.8"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
100
Mobile
116
Photo
100
Video
108
Mobile
-
Photo
-
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.8
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
9.3
7.9
Quality of selfies
8.5
8.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
9.0
Number of reviews
26 reviews
27 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • 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)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
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)
  • B9 (1800 Japan)
  • B19 (800)
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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC

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

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 		0.900 W/Kg on head
1.270 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
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.6
Quality of the GPS
9.2
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.3
9.3
Number of reviews
26 reviews
27 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3140 mAh
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4115 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
30.0W
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
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 56%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
26 reviews
27 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • Oxygen 10 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 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
  • 23%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    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
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
26 reviews
27 reviews
Prices
From $ 165 --
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