Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E) vs Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/22/2021 9:01 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:29 PM

Compare Sony Xperia 1 II X Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3885
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52) Compare Google Pixel 4a 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)

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!

4 Advantages Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	vs	24 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (109GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)111% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
HDR8	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1644x3840 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
416 PPI	vs	+643 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"	vs	+6.5"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP	vs	+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP29% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(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	+4000 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+21W17% 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/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)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 [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

OLED

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.7 (aperture)

(front) 8MP

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
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Model	Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
Other model names	Google Pixel 4a 5G G025E	Xperia 1 Mark II XQAT52/G (256GB+8GB RAM) Dual-SIM
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	Sony
Release date	11/5/2020, Announced: 9/30/2020	2/24/2020
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 153.9 millimeters (2.91 x 6.06 in)	72 x 166 millimeters (2.83 x 6.54 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
Display type	OLED	OLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	416 PPI	643 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
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, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm	(quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.8µm 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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
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)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + 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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3885 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
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: Black, White, Purple, Mirror Lake Green • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered