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PHONE APixel 4a
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Pixel 4a vs Pixel 5
13 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.
✓Both records verified · latest Aug 20, 2026
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PHONE BPixel 5
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Pixel 4a has advantages in design & dimensions, while Pixel 5 has advantages in other.
Top Differences
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✓23 registry fields
What Changed
Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.
6 compared with 8
Unknown compared with 90 Hz
Snapdragon 730G compared with Snapdragon 765G
Unknown compared with 16 MP
3140 compared with 4080
Full Comparison
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✓23 registry fields
FieldPixel 4aPixel 5Why it matters
Ultra Wide cameraMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown16 MPHigher resolution can preserve more detail in wide scenes.
FieldPixel 4aPixel 5Why it matters
Display sizeMinor difference1 official source5.81 in6 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
Refresh rateMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown90 HzHigher refresh rates make motion and scrolling feel smoother.
FieldPixel 4aPixel 5Why it matters
ChipMarginal difference1 official sourceSnapdragon 730GSnapdragon 765GNewer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldPixel 4aPixel 5Why it matters
WeightMinor difference1 official source143 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 source144144.7No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference1 official source69.470.4No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 4aPixel 5Why it matters
Capacity mahMarginal difference1 official source31404080No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 4aPixel 5Why it matters
CellularMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown5GNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 4aPixel 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.
FieldPixel 4aPixel 5Why it matters
OsMarginal difference1 official sourceAndroid 10Android 11No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
Which should you buy?
Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 trade strengths: Pixel 4a leads in Design, while Pixel 5 leads in Other.
- Choose Pixel 4a if you prioritize design.
- Choose Pixel 5 if you prioritize other.
Category-by-category
Leads in other.
Leads in design.
Comparable across display.
Comparable across performance.
Comparable across camera.
Comparable across battery.
Comparable across cellular.
Comparable across software.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
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