Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) vs OnePlus Nord N20 5G

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 5a vs OnePlus Nord N20 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/2/2022 3:51 PM, updated: 9/24/2024 5:57 PM

Compare OnePlus Nord N20 5G X Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.34"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4680
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points OnePlus Nord N20 5G Compare Google Pixel 5a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)

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!

14 Advantages Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	vs	11 Advantages OnePlus Nord N20 5G
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+415 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 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
+4680 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+173 grams (6.06 ounces)6% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner
6.34"	vs	+6.43"1% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 2MP + 2MP141% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+33W83% 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.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

32 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)

OLED / AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
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Model	Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	Nord N20 5G
Other model names	Google Pixel 5a 5G G1F8F (US / FI)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G (T-Mobile)
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	Canada, USA
Brand	Google	OnePlus
Release date	8/26/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021	4/28/2022
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.88 x 6.15 in)	73.2 x 159.9 millimeters (2.88 x 6.3 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.34" inches	6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	415 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display	Always-On Display 2.5D glass Support sRGB Display P3
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
System version	Android 11	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 11
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
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, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 291303 (v8) Geekbench: 1337 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 316974 (v8), 380672 (v9) Geekbench: 1945 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-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 800/1900, 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 Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (2, 25, 41, 66, 71)
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	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 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2119°	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	720p@120fps Sony IMX471 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (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 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
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 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4680 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0	33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
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: Mostly Black • Google Pay • Google Cast	• Colors: Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)	OnePlus Nord N20 5G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.13W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.47W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)	feature not registered