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Pixel 4a (5G) vs Pixel 5

9 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

✓Both records verified · latest Aug 20, 2026

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Pixel 5 has advantages in other, design & dimensions; the verified fields are otherwise comparable.

Top Differences

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✓23 registry fields

Ram gb6 → 8
Refresh rateUnknown → 90 Hz
Weight168 g → 151 g
Capacity mah3885 → 4080
Depth mm8.2 → 8

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

Ram gbPixel 5

6 compared with 8

Refresh rateDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with 90 Hz

WeightPixel 5

168 g compared with 151 g

Capacity mahDifferent, with no automatic winner

3885 compared with 4080

Depth mmDifferent, with no automatic winner

8.2 compared with 8

Full Comparison

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✓23 registry fields

FieldPixel 4a (5G)Pixel 5Why it matters
Display sizeMinor difference1 official source6.2 in6 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
Refresh rateMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown90 HzHigher refresh rates make motion and scrolling feel smoother.
FieldPixel 4a (5G)Pixel 5Why it matters
WeightMarginal difference1 official source168 g151 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference1 official source8.28No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference1 official source153.9144.7No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference1 official source7470.4No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 4a (5G)Pixel 5Why it matters
Capacity mahMarginal difference1 official source38854080No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 4a (5G)Pixel 5Why it matters
RatingMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownIP68No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Ram gbMeaningful difference1 official source68No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

ChipSnapdragon 765G
Main camera12.2 MP
Ultra Wide camera16 MP
Front camera8 MP
Storage options128 GB
U.S. SIMNano SIM + eSIM
Cellular5G
WifiWi-Fi 5

Which should you buy?

Pixel 5 leads in Other and Design; the two are otherwise comparable.

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    Category-by-category

    OTHER · Pixel 5

    Leads in other.

    DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · Pixel 5

    Leads in design.

    DISPLAY · Comparable

    Comparable across display.

    BATTERY · Comparable

    Comparable across battery.

    FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

    1 official source

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