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Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) vs Google Pixel 4a (G025J)

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

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Compare Google Pixel 4a X Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) 04Points
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Google Pixel 4a (G025J) Compare Sony Xperia Go X
5.81"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4a (G025J)

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Xperia Go (ST27a)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) vs Pixel 4a (G025J)} 26 Advantages Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)30%
Lighter
vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+6GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)20%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+444 PPI169%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.81"66%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12.2MP142%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1305 mAhvs+3140 mAh141%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
ModelXperia Go (ST27a)Pixel 4a (G025J)
Other model namesSony Xperia Advance ST27a, Sony LotusGoogle Pixel 4a G025J, HTC Sunfish
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
USA
USA
BrandSonyGoogle
Release date7/1/20128/20/2020, Announced: 8/3/2020
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)69.4 x 144 millimeters (2.73 x 5.67 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDOLED
Screen size3.5" inches5.81" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI444 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U850064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 268714 (v8)
Geekbench: 6426 (v4.4), 1626 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR26GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps600/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1305 mAh3140 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
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 callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 3D surround sound
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust and water proof
• Java framework
• Colors: Just Black, Barely Blue
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.89W/kg (head)feature not registered
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