Google Pixel 5 has better RAM than Google Pixel 5A. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 5A has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Google Pixel 5 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 5A | Google Pixel 5 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.34 in | 6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4620 mAh | 4080 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP + 12.2 MP Dual | 16 MP + 12.2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 32999 | Rs. 28980 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 17, 2021 . The Expected cost of Google Pixel 5A is Rs. 32999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 17, 2020. The cost of Google Pixel 5 is Rs. 28980.
Google Pixel 5 has screen size of 6 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 5A's 6.34 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Google Pixel 5 has display density of 432 PPI & Google Pixel 5A has only 413 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google Pixel 5 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.9% than Google Pixel 5A's ~ 83.3%. Google Pixel 5A has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 5 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Google Pixel 5's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 5A's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Google Pixel 5A has 16 MP + 12.2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 5's 16 MP + 12.2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 11.
| Name | Google Pixel 5A | Google Pixel 5 |
| General | ||
| Model | 5A | Pixel 5 |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 17, 2021 | October 17, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.2 x 156.2 x 8.8 mm | 70.4 x 144.7 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 151 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.34 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 413 PPI | ~ 432 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.3% | ~ 85.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, AptX, AptX HD, LDAC, AAC | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12.2 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 12.2 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p, 720p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p, 720p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 620 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4620 mAh | 4080 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |