Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 4 vs Huawei nova 4
Comparison between Google Pixel 4 and Huawei nova 4: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 4, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 4 | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 3.4 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 4, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 444 ppi
- against 398 ppi
- Weight
- 162 g
- against 172 g
Huawei nova 4, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,750 mAh
- against 2,800 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Usable Surface
- 86 %
- against 79.8 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.77 mm
- against 8.2 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 4 | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Huawei Kirin 970 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Mali-G72 MP12 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 395,351 | 251,296 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.84 GHz core, three 2.42 GHz cores, and four 1.78 GHz cores. | Octa-core: 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 4 | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Orange | Blue, Red, White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.77 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 68.8 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 147.1 mm | 157 mm |
| Weight | 162 g Best value | 172 g |
| Usable Surface | 79.8 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 4 | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,800 mAh | 3,750 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 4 | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.25:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,280 px | 2,310 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 444 ppi Best value | 398 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 4 | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 4 | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 4 | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 4 | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps Best value | 1,024 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 4 | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 4 | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G020M, G020I, GA01188-US, GA01187-US, GA01189-US, GA01191-US | VCE-AL00, VCE-TL00, VCE-L22 |
