Category Breakdown
Camera
Pixel 5
Main sensor resolution (16 MP)
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Pixel 5
Battery capacity (4,080 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
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Pixel 4a
AnTuTu benchmark (268,714 pts)
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Pixel 5
Screen size (6")
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Pixel 4a
Total weight (143g)
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Specs-per-dollar (server score)
≈ TieFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pixel 4a | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 5.81" | 6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| OLED | OLED | |
| 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Single | Dual | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | |
| 268,714 | — | |
| 1,626 | — | |
| 6 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,140 mAh | 4,080 mAh | |
| 18W | 18W | |
| No | 12W | |
Build | ||
| 143g | 151g | |
| 8.2mm | 8mm | |
| plastic | Aluminum back and frame | |
| none | IP68 | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Google Pixel 5
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Google Pixel 5
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Google Pixel 5
Highest resolution main camera.