Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E) vs OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 4a 5G vs OnePlus 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2024 3:26 PM, updated: 9/24/2024 5:57 PM

Compare OnePlus 12 X Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3885
mAh

(Non removable)

29Points OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) Compare Google Pixel 4a 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.82"
AMOLED

1140x3168

50
MP

32mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	vs	29 Advantages OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)12% Thinner	vs	9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+16GB LPDDR5167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (109GB available)	vs	+1TB (968GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
OLED	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1140x3168 pixels43% Higher resolution screen
416 PPI	vs	+494 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"	vs	+6.82"10% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 64MP + 48MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.43" inches78% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.7 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3885 mAh	vs	+5400 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+100W5 times 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-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/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP55 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

Android 14

5G Sub6 / 5G SA/NSA

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
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Model	Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 4a 5G G025E	加 12 (CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583, PJD110)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	China
Brand	Google	OnePlus
Release date	11/5/2020, Announced: 9/30/2020	12/11/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 153.9 millimeters (2.91 x 6.06 in)	75.8 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP55 certified: dust resistant and protection from short-term exposure to water jets
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Display type	OLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.82" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1140x3168 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	416 PPI	494 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display	600nits[typ], 4500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 14 (Global) ColorOS 14 (China)
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)
CPU	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)	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 750
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1812759 (v10) Geekbench: 5124 (v6) GFXBench: 157fps (ES 3.1 offscreen 1080p)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	16GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	1TB (968GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 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	CDMA 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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	LTE Cat20 VoLTE International: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) India, China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)	International: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) India, China: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 VoLTE International: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) India, China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 64MP periscope telephoto f/2.670mm1/2"0.7µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.214mm114°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.43" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm 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	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240/480fps Slow motion Dolby Vision Hasselblad Color Calibration Sony sensor
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	21mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2.74" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
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
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + 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/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3885 mAh	5400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	100W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	50W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
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: Just Black, White • Google Pay • Google Cast	• Colors: Silky Black, Flowy Emerald, Silver (Glacial White)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 0.68W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered