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Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) vs Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 4 XL vs Google Pixel 7a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 7a X Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) 06Points
6.3"
POLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X) Compare Google Pixel 4 XL X
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4385
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)

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Pixel 4 XL (128GB)} 6 Advantages Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) vs Pixel 7a (GHL1X)} 16 Advantages Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1440x3040 pixels69%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+534 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs431 PPI
+6.3"3%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP173%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.73" inches47%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MPvs+(front) 13MP54%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 13vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3700 mAhvs+4385 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

37 Common items in both devices
128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)
193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
P-OLED / OLED
HDR8
90Hz
16 million
+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
ModelPixel 4 XL (128GB)Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel XL4 G020, G020P, GA01180-US, GA01181-USPixel 7a GHL1X
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date10/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/20195/10/2023
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.1 x 160.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.31 in)72.9 x 152 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Display typeP-OLEDOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR8
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
System versionAndroid 10Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)ARM Mali-G710 MP7
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 426757 (v8)
Geekbench: 2164 (v5.3)
AnTuTu: 766112 (v9)
Geekbench: 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6)
GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF
13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh4385 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange
• Google Pay
• Colors: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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