[ GOOGLE ]
Smartphones
Google Pixel 4a
Overall Score
44/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
207965
Graphics (GPU)
63453
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Google Pixel 4a is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 44/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
18/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
44/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
29/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Capacity | 3140 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 25 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:27 hr |
| Gaming | 04:08 hr |
| Max charge power | 18 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Standby | 90 hr |
| Watching video | 11:24 hr |
| Web browsing | 06:35 hr |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 207965 |
| GPU | 63453 |
| Memory | 79928 |
| Multi-core score | 1816 |
| Single-core score | 680 |
| Total score | 495785 |
| UX | 144439 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM 700 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 / 2300 / 2500 / 5200 / 3500 / 600 |
| 3G network | UMTS 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G network | LTE 700 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 / 2300 / 2500 / 5200 / 3500 / 600 |
| 5G support | No |
| Bluetooth features | LE, A2DP |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 15 |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| eSIM support* | Yes |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, rear |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 144 mm (5.67 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) |
| Width | 69.4 mm (2.73 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Contrast | ∞ Infinity |
| Display features | - Always-On Display |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10 |
| Max rated brightness | 700 nits |
| PPI | 443 ppi |
| PWM | 255 Hz |
| RGB color space | 95.3% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Response time | 6.2 ms |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 82.9% |
| Size | 5.81 inches |
| Type | OLED |
DxOMark main camera tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bokeh | 55 |
| Preview | 47 |
| Samples | Photo samples of Google Pixel 4a from DxOMark |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 4K video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode- RAW support |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Focal length | 27 mm |
| Image resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 12.2 MP |
| Matrix | 12.2 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 1.4 micron |
| Sensor | Sony IMX363 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" (≈ 0.39 inch) |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (1080p) |
| Stabilization | Optical |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | No |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 6 GB |
| Storage size | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | August 2020 |
| Category | Mid-range |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $350 |
| Release date | October 2020 |
| SAR (body) | 1.39 W/kg |
| SAR (head) | 1.37 W/kg |
| Sensors | - Barometer- Proximity sensor- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
| Successor | -Google Pixel 10a |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 470 Silver (Cortex-A55)- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Kryo 470 Gold (Cortex-A76) |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
| FLOPS | ~422.4 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 825 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 256 |
| Graphics | Adreno 618 |
| Lithography process | 8 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | Samsung |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Hexagon 688 |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS size | 15 GB |
| Operating system | Android 10 (Can be upgraded to Android 13) |
| ROM | Stock Android |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).