Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Google Pixel 5
Comparison between Google Pixel 5a 5G and Google Pixel 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 5, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 5a 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,680 mAh
- against 4,080 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.34″
- against 6″
Google Pixel 5, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 432 ppi
- against 415 ppi
- Weight
- 151 g
- against 183 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 379,500 | 330,500 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.4 GHz core, one 2.2 GHz core, and six 1.8 GHz cores. | 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. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 144.7 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 151 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % | 85.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,680 mAh Best value | 4,080 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 12 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.34″ Best value | 6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 415 ppi | 432 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, OLED, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 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 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 n5, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n25, 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 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 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 n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 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 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 3.1 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, eSIM, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.18 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.96 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ANT+, Three Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G1F8F, G4S1M | GD1YQ, GTT9Q, G5NZ6 |
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