Google Pixel 4a (G025N) vs Motorola Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 4a vs Motorola Moto G4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/8/2021 10:08 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:29 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G4 X Google Pixel 4a (G025N) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.81"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Motorola Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB) Compare Google Pixel 4a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4a (G025N)

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26 Advantages Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	vs	5 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)63% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (109GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)20% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+444 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+5.81"6% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3140 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(back) 13MP5% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 4a G025N, HTC Sunfish	Motorola Moto G4 16GB XT1625, Moto G 4th Generation
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA, India
Brand	Google	Motorola
Release date	8/20/2020, Announced: 8/3/2020	6/1/2016
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.4 x 144 millimeters (2.73 x 5.67 in)	76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
Display type	OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.81" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	444 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 7.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 268714 (v8) Geekbench: 6426 (v4.4), 1626 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 Cat12/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2500/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,25,26) TD-LTE 2600 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3140 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 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, Barely Blue • Google Pay • Google Cast	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Moto Maker, Moto Pure • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min • Water repellent nano-coating
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 4a (G025N)	Moto G4 (XT1625 16GB)
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