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Google Pixel 4 XL


Google Pixel 4a 5G


Google Pixel 4 XL
Google Pixel 4a 5G

Released in October 2019. Features 6.3 inches screen with a resolution of 1,440 x 3,040 pixels and 537 ppi.

Octa-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 with up to 6 GB memory and 128 GB storage. It has 3,700 mAh battery.

Released in November 2020. Features 6.2 inches screen with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels and 413 ppi.

Octa-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G SM7250 with up to 6 GB memory and 128 GB storage. It has 3,885 mAh battery.

Head to Head
  • Much better quality screen (23%)
  • Higher screen refresh rate
  • More processing power (13%)
  • Lighter (15%)
  • Slightly better battery capacity (5%)
  • It has 5G


Specifications

Google Pixel 4 XL Google Pixel 4a 5G
Specifications
Brand Google Google
Model - -
Release Date October 2019 November 2020
Operating System Android 10 Android 11
Dimensions
Size 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm
6.31 x 2.96 x 0.32 in
153.9 x 74.0 x 8.2 mm
6.06 x 2.91 x 0.32 in
Weight 193 g
6.81 oz
168 g
5.93 oz
Screen
Size 6.3 inches 6.2 inches
Resolution 1,440 x 3,040 pixels 1,080 x 2,340 pixels
PPI 537 413
Features OLED, 90Hz OLED
Cameras
Rear Dual camera
12 MP f/1.7 Wide
16 MP f/2.4 Telephoto
Dual camera
12 MP f/1.7 Wide
16 MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide
Front Dual camera
8 MP f/2.0 Wide
ToF
8 MP f/2.0 Wide
Storage
Memory 6 GB 6 GB
Fixed 64 GB
128 GB
128 GB
Removable - -
Processor
Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150
Octa-core processor
7 nm
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G SM7250
Octa-core processor
7 nm
CPU 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485 Prime
3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 Gold
4x 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 Silver
1x 2.40 GHz Kryo 475 Prime
1x 2.20 GHz Kryo 475 Gold
6x 1.80 GHz Kryo 475 Silver
GPU Adreno 640 Adreno 620
Battery
Capacity 3,700 mAh 3,885 mAh
Features Fast charging 18W Fast charging 18W
Removable False False
Connectivity
5G False True
NFC True True
3.5 mm Audio Jack False True
Micro USB False False
USB Type-C True True
Lightning False False

Size comparison

Google Pixel 4 XL Google Pixel 4a 5G

Google Pixel 4 XL

Google Pixel 4a 5G

6.3"
193 g
6.81 oz

6.2"
168 g
5.93 oz