Fairphone 4 (256GB) vs Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)

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Side by side comparison between Fairphone 4 vs Google Pixel 5a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2023 7:22 AM, updated: 9/24/2024 5:57 PM

Compare Google Pixel 5a X Fairphone 4 (256GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3905
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) Compare Fairphone 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.34"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4680
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)

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13 Advantages Fairphone 4 (256GB)	vs	16 Advantages Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)114% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (103GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.7 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+20W11% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
225 grams (7.88 ounces)	vs	+183 grams (6.41 ounces)23% Lighter
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)19% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
409 PPI	vs	+415 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"	vs	+6.34"1% Larger screen
Android 12	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3905 mAh	vs	+4680 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
IP54 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certified	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.1

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Other model names	Fairphone 4 (8GB RAM)	Google Pixel 5a 5G G1F8F (US / FI)
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Global, International), USA
Brand	Fairphone	Google
Release date	10/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/2021	8/26/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)	73.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.88 x 6.15 in)
Weight	225 grams (7.88 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	415 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
System version	Android 11	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 291303 (v8) Geekbench: 1337 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2119°
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.78" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3905 mAh	4680 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Green, Speckled Green • Modular phone with swappable components • iFixit: 10/10	• Colors: Mostly Black • Google Pay • Google Cast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.13W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.49W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.47W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)