Google Pixel 4a vs Sony Xperia Z5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 4a vs Sony Xperia Z5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 4aGoogle Pixel 4aGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
Sony Xperia Z5Sony Xperia Z5Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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Basics
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 4a
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.2Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.2Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.0Camera 5.6Camera
Connectivity score 7.4 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
26 reviews
7.8
67 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 4a vs Sony Xperia Z5

Specs where to buy Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4a
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		Sony Xperia Z5 price comparison Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Inches 5.81" 5.2"
Resolution FHD+ FHD
Usable surface 82% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.4 mm
144.2 mm
8.2 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 143 g 157 g
Micro SnapD. 730G
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 275.000
v8 		76.862
v6
Battery 3140 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.73
IMX363 Exmor RS
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Google Sony
Aliases G025N E6683, E6633

Release Date
Release date August 2020,
3 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 4a
Sony Xperia Z5
Google Pixel 4a
Sony Xperia Z5
Size
69.4 mm • 144.2 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 157 g
Usable surface 82 % 71 %
Materials Polycarbonate Glass
Resistance - IP65
IP68
Colors
Black
Black

White

Gold

Green

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
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Chemical tempered glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Anti-fingerprint coating

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
8.4
Is it comfortable?
9.5
7.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
7.8
Number of reviews
26 reviews
67 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 2x Kryo 470 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 470 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 8 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 618 Qualcomm Adreno 430

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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76.862
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 32 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

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

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

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.7
7.3
Number of reviews
26 reviews
67 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.73 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash LED 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
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 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
87
Mobile
88
Photo
86
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.8
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
9.3
7.1
Quality of selfies
8.5
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
6.6
Number of reviews
26 reviews
67 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)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

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 		0.751 W/Kg on head
0.781 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 		0.550 W/Kg on head
0.640 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.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
8.5
Quality of the GPS
9.2
8.5
And the WiFi?
9.3
8.5
Number of reviews
26 reviews
67 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3140 mAh
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2900 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
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
26 reviews
67 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 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
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    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
  • 8%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
26 reviews
67 reviews
Prices
From $ 165 --
From $ 122 --

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