What's the difference between the pixel 4 and 4a? null

The Pixel 4 has a more powerful processor (SD 855 vs SD730G) but less RAM (4 GB vs 6 GB) so apps will load slightly faster and run more smoothly on the Pixel 4, but may not keep the same number of apps in memory (apps are more likely to reload when multitasking). Pixel 4 has a higher refresh display at up to 90hz vs 60hz on the Pixel 4a (scrolling will appear more fluid on the 4). The 4 also has wireless charging, water and dust resistance, Soli radar tech (helps with face unlock and gestures), and a telephoto lens at the back. On the flip side, the 4a has a more modern design with a punch hole display that is also slightly larger (5.81" vs 5.7"), overall lighter footprint, a larger battery, an audio jack for wired audio, a larger storage when compared to Pixel 4 base model (128 GB vs 64 GB), comparable image quality, a fast and accurate fingerprint sensor at the back, and an extra year of software support, all while being significantly cheaper.

The 4a has a slower processor and no separate visual core (hardware to click photos faster). But the camera hardware is same as 4. It does have more RAM than 4. 4a also has a plastic body, no wireless charging, and no face unlock.

Hi Kim, The Pixel 4a has a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack, a fingerprint sensor and a 3140 mAh battery. The best way to compare the Pixel 4a to a previous generation Pixel device is to compare the tech specs here: g.co/pixel/specs

The 4 is older yet with higher specs. The 4a is like the budget-friendly version of the 4. It has low to mid-range specs.

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The Pixel 4 has a more powerful processor (SD 855 vs SD730G) but less RAM (4 GB vs 6 GB) so apps will load slightly faster and run more smoothly on the Pixel 4, but may not keep the same number of apps in memory (apps are more likely to reload when multitasking). Pixel 4 has a higher refresh display at up to 90hz vs 60hz on the Pixel 4a (scrolling will appear more fluid on the 4). The 4 also has wireless charging, water and dust resistance, Soli radar tech (helps with face unlock and gestures), and a telephoto lens at the back. On the flip side, the 4a has a more modern design with a punch hole display that is also slightly larger (5.81" vs 5.7"), overall lighter footprint, a larger battery, an audio jack for wired audio, a larger storage when compared to Pixel 4 base model (128 GB vs 64 GB), comparable image quality, a fast and accurate fingerprint sensor at the back, and an extra year of software support, all while being significantly cheaper.
Answered by Hayashi 5 years ago
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The 4a has a slower processor and no separate visual core (hardware to click photos faster). But the camera hardware is same as 4. It does have more RAM than 4. 4a also has a plastic body, no wireless charging, and no face unlock.
Answered by Khar 5 years ago
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Hi Kim, The Pixel 4a has a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack, a fingerprint sensor and a 3140 mAh battery. The best way to compare the Pixel 4a to a previous generation Pixel device is to compare the tech specs here: g.co/pixel/specs
Answered by Google Team 5 years ago
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The 4 is older yet with higher specs. The 4a is like the budget-friendly version of the 4. It has low to mid-range specs.
Answered by xracer87 5 years ago
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