Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 4a vs Google Pixel 4 XL
Comparison between Google Pixel 4a and Google Pixel 4 XL: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 4a | Pixel 4 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 3.6 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 4a, if you care about…
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 193 g
- OS Version
- 13
- against 10
Google Pixel 4 XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,700 mAh
- against 3,140 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 403,267
- against 268,714
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against OLED
- Display Pixel Density
- 537 ppi
- against 443 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Pixel 4 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 268,714 | 403,267 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold cores and 6 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver cores | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz, 3x2.42 GHz, and 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Pixel 4 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | White, Black, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 69.4 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 160.4 mm |
| Weight | 143 g Best value | 193 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.3 % Best value | 81.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Pixel 4 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,140 mAh | 3,700 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 2 W |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Pixel 4 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | pOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.81″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,040 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 443 ppi | 537 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 100,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, OLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, HDR, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Pixel 4 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Pixel 4 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Pixel 4 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 10 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Pixel 4 XL |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| 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 B8, 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 B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B32 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, MIMO, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1 | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.18 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.37 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Pixel 4 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Pixel 4 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G025J, GA02099, G025N | G020P, G020, GA01181-US, GA01182-US, GA01180-US |
