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Google Pixel 4a 5G vs HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
Comparison between Google Pixel 4a 5G and HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and HTC.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 4a 5G, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 4a 5G | Desire 21 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 4a 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 330,500
- against 275,000
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 413 ppi
- against 393 ppi
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 205 g
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,885 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 4a 5G | Desire 21 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 330,500 Best value | 275,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 783 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,840 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime core, one 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold core, and six 1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Kryo 560 Gold at 2.0 GHz and 6x Kryo 560 Silver at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 4a 5G | Desire 21 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green | Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Body Height | 153.9 mm | 167.1 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 205 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.1 % Best value | 83 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 4a 5G | Desire 21 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,885 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 4a 5G | Desire 21 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 413 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 4a 5G | Desire 21 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 4a 5G | Desire 21 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 4a 5G | Desire 21 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 4a 5G | Desire 21 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps Best value | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 210 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 4a 5G | Desire 21 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ANT+ | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 4a 5G | Desire 21 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GD1YQ, G025I, G025E, G025H, G6QU3 | — |
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