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Here’s how the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G compare to 2019’s Pixel 4 series

Google has finally officially unveiled the Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5.

These two smartphones are the latest the company has to offer, but they differ a lot compared to what Google has launched in the past.

Here’s how the Pixel 4a 5G compares to the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4 series.

Below are some notable differences, followed by a spec sheet comparison:

  • The Pixel 5 lacks an XL size variant.
  • The Pixel 5 and 4a 5G have smaller bezels than any other Pixel smartphone in the past (other than the Pixel 4a).
  • The Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G lack ‘Active Edge.’ Every Pixel smartphone since the Pixel 2 series has included this feature.
  • The Pixel 5 and 4a 5G both have a Snapdragon 765G processor compared to the flagship chipsets available in the Pixel 4 series.
  • The Pixel 5 only comes in two colour variants, ‘Subtle Sage’ and ‘Just Black,’ compared to previous Pixel smartphones (except for the Pixel 4a) that typically are available in three different colour variants.
  • The Pixel 5 and 4a 5G don’t have different colour power buttons. Previous Pixel handsets have featured an accented power button.
  • Google ditched the Soli radar sensor in its new Pixel smartphones, which means they don’t feature face unlock and the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G only use a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.
  • The Pixel 5 and 4a 5G only come in one storage variant, 128GB.
  • The Pixel 5 and 4a 5G now have a wide-angle camera, compared to the Pixel 4 series that featured a telephoto shooter.
  • The Pixel 5 now has reverse-wireless charging.

When the Pixel 4 launched in 2019, it cost $999 and the larger 128GB model cost $1,129. Google priced the 64GB 4 XL at $1,129 and the 128GB Pixel 4 XL cost $1,259. Whereas the new Pixel 5 costs $799 and the Pixel 4a 5G is available for $679. This year’s Pixel smartphone is a lot more affordable, likely due to its 5G-capable Snapdragon 765G processor.

Pixel 5

Pixel 4a 5G

Google Pixel 4 XL

Google Pixel 4

Display

6.0-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED display, 432 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio

6.24-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED display, 413 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio

6.3-inch, OLED display, 1440 x 3040 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, 19:9 aspect ratio

5.7-inch, OLED display, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, 19:9 aspect ratio

Processor

Snapdragon 765G

Snapdragon 765G

Snapdragon 855

Snapdragon 855

RAM

8GB of RAM

6GB of RAM

6GB of RAM

6GB of RAM

Storage

128GB

128GB

64GB, 128GB

64GB, 128GB

Dimensions (in.)

144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0mm

153.9 x 74 x 8.2mm (Sub-6 only), 153.9 x 74 x 8.5mm (mmWave + Sub-6)

160.4 x 75.1 x 8..2mm

147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2mm

Weight

151g

168g (Sub-6 only), 171g (mmWave + Sub-6)

193g

162g

Rear Facing Camera

12.2-megapixel (f/1.7) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2, ultrawide)

12.2-megapixel (f/1.7) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2) ultra-wide

16-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, wide angle) + 12.2-megapixel (f/1.7, OIS, telephoto)

16-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, wide angle) + 12.2-megapixel (f/1.7, OIS, telephoto)

Front Facing Camera

8-megapixel (f//2.0)

8-megapixel (f/2.0)

8-megapixel (f/2.0, ultra-wide)

8-megapixel (f/2.0, ultra-wide)

OS

Android 11

Android 11

Android 10

Android 10

Battery

4,000mAh

3,800mAh

3700mAh

2,800mAh

Network Connectivity

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

GSM/HSPA/LTE

GSM/HSPA/LTE

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass`

Fingerprint (rear), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass

face unlock, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

face unlock, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

SIM Type

Nano SIM

Nano SIM

Nano SIM, eSIM

Nano SIM, eSIM

Launch Date

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2020

October 15, 2019

October 15, 2019

Misc

Colours: Just Black | Subtle Sage, 90Hz refresh rate

Colours: Just Black

Colours: Just Black, Oh So Orange, Clearly White | Motion Sense, face unlock, New Assistant (coming to Canada), Active Edge

Colours: Just Black, Oh So Orange, Clearly White | Motion Sense, face unlock, New Assistant (coming to Canada), Active Edge

Display

Pixel 5

6.0-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED display, 432 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio

Pixel 4a 5G

6.24-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED display, 413 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio

Google Pixel 4 XL

6.3-inch, OLED display, 1440 x 3040 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, 19:9 aspect ratio

Google Pixel 4

5.7-inch, OLED display, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, 19:9 aspect ratio

Processor

Pixel 5

Snapdragon 765G

Pixel 4a 5G

Snapdragon 765G

Google Pixel 4 XL

Snapdragon 855

Google Pixel 4

Snapdragon 855

RAM

Pixel 5

8GB of RAM

Pixel 4a 5G

6GB of RAM

Google Pixel 4 XL

6GB of RAM

Google Pixel 4

6GB of RAM

Storage

Pixel 5

128GB

Pixel 4a 5G

128GB

Google Pixel 4 XL

64GB, 128GB

Google Pixel 4

64GB, 128GB

Dimensions (in.)

Pixel 5

144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0mm

Pixel 4a 5G

153.9 x 74 x 8.2mm (Sub-6 only), 153.9 x 74 x 8.5mm (mmWave + Sub-6)

Google Pixel 4 XL

160.4 x 75.1 x 8..2mm

Google Pixel 4

147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2mm

Weight

Pixel 5

151g

Pixel 4a 5G

168g (Sub-6 only), 171g (mmWave + Sub-6)

Google Pixel 4 XL

193g

Google Pixel 4

162g

Rear Facing Camera

Pixel 5

12.2-megapixel (f/1.7) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2, ultrawide)

Pixel 4a 5G

12.2-megapixel (f/1.7) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2) ultra-wide

Google Pixel 4 XL

16-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, wide angle) + 12.2-megapixel (f/1.7, OIS, telephoto)

Google Pixel 4

16-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, wide angle) + 12.2-megapixel (f/1.7, OIS, telephoto)

Front Facing Camera

Pixel 5

8-megapixel (f//2.0)

Pixel 4a 5G

8-megapixel (f/2.0)

Google Pixel 4 XL

8-megapixel (f/2.0, ultra-wide)

Google Pixel 4

8-megapixel (f/2.0, ultra-wide)

OS

Pixel 5

Android 11

Pixel 4a 5G

Android 11

Google Pixel 4 XL

Android 10

Google Pixel 4

Android 10

Battery

Pixel 5

4,000mAh

Pixel 4a 5G

3,800mAh

Google Pixel 4 XL

3700mAh

Google Pixel 4

2,800mAh

Network Connectivity

Pixel 5

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

Pixel 4a 5G

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

Google Pixel 4 XL

GSM/HSPA/LTE

Google Pixel 4

GSM/HSPA/LTE

Sensors

Pixel 5

Fingerprint (rear), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass`

Pixel 4a 5G

Fingerprint (rear), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass

Google Pixel 4 XL

face unlock, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Google Pixel 4

face unlock, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

SIM Type

Pixel 5

Nano SIM

Pixel 4a 5G

Nano SIM

Google Pixel 4 XL

Nano SIM, eSIM

Google Pixel 4

Nano SIM, eSIM

Launch Date

Pixel 5

September 30, 2020

Pixel 4a 5G

September 30, 2020

Google Pixel 4 XL

October 15, 2019

Google Pixel 4

October 15, 2019

Misc

Pixel 5

Colours: Just Black | Subtle Sage, 90Hz refresh rate

Pixel 4a 5G

Colours: Just Black

Google Pixel 4 XL

Colours: Just Black, Oh So Orange, Clearly White | Motion Sense, face unlock, New Assistant (coming to Canada), Active Edge

Google Pixel 4

Colours: Just Black, Oh So Orange, Clearly White | Motion Sense, face unlock, New Assistant (coming to Canada), Active Edge

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