Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Apple iPhone 12

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2 of 2 devices The best value in a row is marked Best	Change Google Pixel 4a 5G to… Cancel	Apple Apple iPhone 12 View Specs Change
Brand	Google	Apple
Versions	G025E: USA, Canada, TaiwanG6QU3: Verizon (with mmWave)G025I: UK, Europe, Australia, SingaporeG025H: Japan	A2403 (International); A2172 (USA); A2402 (Canada, Japan); A2404 (China, Hong Kong)
Announced	2020, September 30	2020, October 13
Released	2020, November 05	2020, October 23
Availability	Available	Available

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A21721, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2403, A24041, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2402
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 Sub6, mmWave (market dependant)	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A21721, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 Sub6 - A2402, A2403, A2404
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Dimensions	153.9 x 74 x 8.2 mm (Sub-6) or 8.5 mm (Sub-6 and mmWave)	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm(5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
Weight	168 g (5G Sub-6); 171 g ( 5G Sub-6 and mmWave) (5.93 oz)	164 g (5.78 oz) Best
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM	· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Protection / IP Rating	No official IP rating	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Display Type	OLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Display Size	6.2 inches, 95.7 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) Best	6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio	1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Pixel Density	~413 ppi	~460 ppi Best
Refresh Rate	60Hz	120Hz Best
Peak Brightness	638 – 700 nits Best	625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Ceramic Shield glass
Display Features	HDR	HDR10, Dolby Vision

Operating System	Android	iOS
OS Version	11	14.1
Update Support	Upgradable to Android 14	Upgradable to iOS 27
User Interface	Pixel UI	—
Chipset	Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)	Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)	Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU	Adreno 620	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

RAM Options	6GB	4GB
Storage Options	128GB	64GB / 4GB RAM128GB / 4GB RAM256GB / 4GB RAM
Storage Type	UFS 2.1	NVMe
Card Slot	No	No

Cameras	Dual camera	Dual camera
Modules	12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm Best	12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Features	LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.

Cameras	Single camera	Single camera
Modules	8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm	12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) Best
Features	HDR	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack	Yes	No
Audio Codec	AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC	—

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS / Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.1	Lightning, USB 2.0

Fingerprint	Yes (rear-mounted)	—
Face Unlock	No	Face ID
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other Features	Titan M security chip	Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Battery Capacity	3885 mAh Best	2815 mAh (10.78 Wh)
Wired Charging	18W wired, PD2.0 Best	PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging	No	15W (MagSafe)15W (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Reverse Wireless Charging	No	—

Colours	Just Black, Clearly White	Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Models	GD1YQ, G025I, G025E, G025H, G6QU3	A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2
SAR EU	—	0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)