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Google Pixel 4a vs Huawei Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition)
Comparison between Google Pixel 4a and Huawei Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 4a, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 4a | Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 4.2 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 4a, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 443 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 178 g
- OS Version
- 13
- against 10
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
Huawei Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,800 mAh
- against 3,140 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | MediaTek Dimensity 720 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 268,714 | 301,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold cores and 6 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver cores | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.46 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.4 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 161.1 mm |
| Weight | 143 g Best value | 178 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.3 % | — |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,140 mAh | 3,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.81″ | 6.53″ 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 | 443 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| 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 | Touchscreen, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 10 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, MIMO, DLNA | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, 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 | USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| 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 | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 211 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | — |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Nova 8 SE (Standard Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G025J, GA02099, G025N | — |
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