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Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I) vs Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel 4 XL X Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I) 06Points
6.2"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3885
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) Compare Google Pixel 4a 5G X
6.3"
POLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)

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Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)} 6 Advantages Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I) vs Pixel 4 XL (128GB)} 11 Advantages Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3885 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3700 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1440x3040 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
416 PPIvs+534 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"vs+6.3"2%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP4%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

36 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
OLED / P-OLED
HDR8
90Hz
+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
ModelPixel 4a 5G (G025I)Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 4a 5G G025IGoogle Pixel XL4 G020, G020P, GA01180-US, GA01181-US
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date11/5/2020, Announced: 9/30/202010/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/2019
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 153.9 millimeters (2.91 x 6.06 in)75.1 x 160.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.31 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Display typeOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)416 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate90Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR8
Always-On Display
HDR8
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-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 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 426757 (v8)
Geekbench: 2164 (v5.3)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 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)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens22mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
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 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3885 mAh3700 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
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, White
• Google Pay
• Google Cast
• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange
• Google Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025I)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
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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