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Google Pixel 4a (2020) review

Android OS v10.0
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Adreno 618
6 GB / 128 GB
5.81 inches (1080 x 2280 px)
12 MP, 4032 x 3024 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization

Google announced the launch of the Pixel 4a smartphone in 2020. The manufacturer is offering the Google Pixel 4a phone with 5.81 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

The Google Pixel 4a comes with Android OS v10.0 out of the box, and a Li-Po 3140 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.81 inches phone comes with a high resolution OLED display (1080 x 2280 px).

Google Pixel 4a specifications

BrandGoogle
NamePixel 4a
ModelPIXEL4A
Release date2020

Body

The weight of Google Pixel 4a is about 5.71 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Google phone are average (5.7 x 2.7 x 0.32 inches).

Weight5.71 oz
Dimensions5.7 x 2.7 x 0.32 inches
Colorsblack
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The Google Pixel 4a comes with Android OS v10.0 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v10.0
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 730G
CPUOcta-core, Dual-core 2.2 GHz Kryo, Hexa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo
GPUAdreno 618

Display

The size of Pixel 4a screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.81 inches phone comes with OLED display. The OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) is a display technology based on the use of organic polymers as the semiconductor material in Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The 5.81 inches OLED display of Google Pixel 4a with 1080 x 2280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeOLED
Screen size5.81 inches
Resolution1080 x 2280 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Google Pixel 4a (6 GB) cannot be expanded.

RAM6 GB
Internal storage128 GB
Memory card slotno

Camera

The camera of the Pixel 4a is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of Pixel 4a has optical image stabilization (OIS) to counteract camera shake. Optical image stabilization is a must for anyone shooting without a tripod with a long lens or in low light conditions.

Selfie camera8 MP
Main camera12 MP, 4032 x 3024 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization
FlashDual LED

Connectivity

The Google Pixel 4a supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Pixel 4a comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The Pixel 4a phone doesn't have built-in FM radio.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetoothv5.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCyes
FM radiono
USBUSB Type-C
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 3140 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Pixel 4a isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 3140 mAh, non-removable

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Google phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. This smartphone supports fast charging technology, which comes in handy when you need quick juice on your device.

Sensorsaccelerometer, active edge, barometer, gyroscope, light, magnetometer, motion sense, proximity
SpecialsCorning Gorilla Glass, Fast charging

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Google Pixel 4a, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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