Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Google Pixel 5
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Bar | Bar |
| Model | Google Pixel 5a 5G | GD1YQ |
| Announced | 2021, August | 2020, September |
| Released | 2021, August | 2020, September |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Dimensions | 154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.90 x 0.30 in) | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) | 151 g (5.33 oz) |
| Protection | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), metal frame, metal back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Colors | Mostly Black | Just Black, Sorta sage |
| Network | ||
| 2G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 3G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 4G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Network | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Yes, Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Nano-SIM or eSIM |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | OLED | OLED |
| Size | 6.34 inches, 97.0 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.0 inches, 87.6 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Display Colors | 16M colors | 16M colors |
| Pixel Density | 415 ppi density | 432 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Features | Always-on display HDR | Always-on display HDR10+ 90Hz refresh rate |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Earphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Dual Cameras | Dual Cameras |
| Main Camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, 77˚ (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| 2nd Camera | 16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm | 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm |
| Camera Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Selfie Set | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, 83˚ (wide), 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Auto-HDR | Auto-HDR |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | Google Pixel UI | Android One |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 620 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | 4680 mAh, Battery | 4080 mAh, Battery |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W / USB Power Delivery 2.0 | Yes, 18W USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
