Google has finally unveiled its 2020 lineup of smartphones, including the Pixel 5, 4a 5G and 4a from ealier this year.
We now officially know the specs of the company’s latest smartphones and their Canadian pricing and availability, with the Pixel 5 costing $799 and launching October 29th. On the other hand, the Pixel 4a 5G costs $679 and launches November 19th.
The Pixel 5 is clearly Google’s 2020 flagship offering, though it doesn’t necessarily offer top-of-the-line specifications. The device features 5G connectivity, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 4,000mAh battery, wireless charging and a cool looking ‘Subtle Sage’ colour variant.
The Pixel 4a 5G also offers 5G connectivity (it’s in the name), a larger 6.2-inch screen, 6GB of RAM and the same primary and ultrawide cameras available in the Pixel 5.
The Pixel 4a has the smallest 5.8-inch screen, and it lacks 5G connectivity but comes with an attractive cost of $479 CAD.
With all this in mind, which smartphone are you most interested in? I personally would pick the Pixel 5 due to its wireless charging and 90Hz refresh rate. I also really like the new Subtle Sage colour. That said, the Pixel 4a is definitely attractive given its lower price tag and the fact that it offers a lot of the same features as the Pixel 5.
Let us know in the comments below if you’re more interested in the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G or the Pixel 4a.
Pixel 4a
Pixel 4a 5G
Pixel 5
Display
5.81-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED display, 443 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
6.24-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED display, 413 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
6.0-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED display, 432 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Snapdragon 765G
Snapdragon 765G
RAM
6GB LPDDR4x
6GB of RAM
8GB of RAM
Storage
128GB
128GB
128GB
Dimensions (in.)
144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm
153.9 x 74 x 8.2mm (Sub-6 only), 153.9 x 74 x 8.5mm (mmWave + Sub-6)
144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0mm
Weight
143g
168g (Sub-6 only), 171g (mmWave + Sub-6)
151g
Rear Facing Camera
12.2-megapixel dual-pixel camera with autofocus, OIS and EIS, f/1.7 aperture, 77-degree FOV
12.2-megapixel (f/1.7) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2) ultra-wide
12.2-megapixel (f/1.7) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2, ultrawide)
Front Facing Camera
8-megapixel f/2.0 fixed focus 84-degree FOV
8-megapixel (f/2.0)
8-megapixel (f//2.0)
OS
Android 10
Android 11
Android 11
Battery
3140mAh
3,800mAh
4,000mAh
Network Connectivity
LTE, GSM, EDGE, CDMA
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
Sensors
Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
Fingerprint (rear), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass`
SIM Type
Nano SIM and eSIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
September 10, 2020
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020
Misc
Colour: Just Black
Colours: Just Black
Colours: Just Black | Subtle Sage, 90Hz refresh rate
Display
Pixel 4a
5.81-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED display, 443 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
Pixel 5
6.0-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED display, 432 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Pixel 4a
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Pixel 4a 5G
Snapdragon 765G
Pixel 5
Snapdragon 765G
RAM
Pixel 4a
6GB LPDDR4x
Pixel 4a 5G
6GB of RAM
Pixel 5
8GB of RAM
Storage
Pixel 4a
128GB
Pixel 4a 5G
128GB
Pixel 5
128GB
Dimensions (in.)
Pixel 4a
144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm
Pixel 4a 5G
153.9 x 74 x 8.2mm (Sub-6 only), 153.9 x 74 x 8.5mm (mmWave + Sub-6)
Pixel 5
144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0mm
Weight
Pixel 4a
143g
Pixel 4a 5G
168g (Sub-6 only), 171g (mmWave + Sub-6)
Pixel 5
151g
Rear Facing Camera
Pixel 4a
12.2-megapixel dual-pixel camera with autofocus, OIS and EIS, f/1.7 aperture, 77-degree FOV
Pixel 4a 5G
12.2-megapixel (f/1.7) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2) ultra-wide
Pixel 5
12.2-megapixel (f/1.7) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2, ultrawide)
Front Facing Camera
Pixel 4a
8-megapixel f/2.0 fixed focus 84-degree FOV
Pixel 4a 5G
8-megapixel (f/2.0)
Pixel 5
8-megapixel (f//2.0)
OS
Pixel 4a
Android 10
Pixel 4a 5G
Android 11
Pixel 5
Android 11
Battery
Pixel 4a
3140mAh
Pixel 4a 5G
3,800mAh
Pixel 5
4,000mAh
Network Connectivity
Pixel 4a
LTE, GSM, EDGE, CDMA
Pixel 4a 5G
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
Pixel 5
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
Sensors
Pixel 4a
Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
Pixel 4a 5G
Fingerprint (rear), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
Pixel 5
Fingerprint (rear), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass`
SIM Type
Pixel 4a
Nano SIM and eSIM
Pixel 4a 5G
Nano SIM
Pixel 5
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Pixel 4a
September 10, 2020
Pixel 4a 5G
September 30, 2020
Pixel 5
September 30, 2020
Misc
Pixel 4a
Colour: Just Black
Pixel 4a 5G
Colours: Just Black
Pixel 5
Colours: Just Black | Subtle Sage, 90Hz refresh rate
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