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Google Pixel 5a 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Comparison between Google Pixel 5a 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and OnePlus.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 5a 5G | Nord CE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 5a 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,680 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
- USB Version
- USB 3.1
- against USB 2.0
OnePlus Nord CE 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Nord CE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| 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 | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 379,500 | 385,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 775 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,891 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.4 GHz core, one 2.2 GHz core, and six 1.8 GHz cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 Kryo 570 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 570 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Nord CE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Black, Green, White, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 170 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % | 84.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Nord CE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,680 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Nord CE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 700 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.34″ | 6.43″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 415 ppi Best value | 410 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, AMOLED |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Nord CE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Nord CE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Nord CE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Nord CE 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, 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 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, 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 |
| 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 | Nord CE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Nord CE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G1F8F, G4S1M | EB2101, EB2103 |
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