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Smartphones
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Overall Score
49/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
235764
Graphics (GPU)
68267
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Google Pixel 5a 5G is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 49/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
17/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
49/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
33/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Capacity | 4680 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (42% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:40 hr |
| Gaming | 05:59 hr |
| Max charge power | 18 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Standby | 114 hr |
| Watching video | 14:15 hr |
| Web browsing | 09:17 hr |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 235764 |
| Data manipulation | 7976 |
| GPU | 68267 |
| Graphics score | 446 |
| Graphics test | 2 FPS |
| Memory | 122137 |
| Multi-core score | 2078 |
| Photo editing | 19870 |
| Single-core score | 851 |
| Stability | 99% |
| Total score | 597153 |
| UX | 170985 |
| Video editing | 5699 |
| Web score | 6739 |
| Writing score | 11348 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| 3G network | UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA 1/2/4/5/8 |
| 4G network | LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/32/38/39/40/41/42/46/48/66/71 |
| 5G support | Yes |
| Bluetooth features | LE, A2DP |
| Bluetooth version | 5 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 15 |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 1 |
| 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 MiMO- 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 | Metal |
| Height | 156.2 mm (6.15 inches) |
| Rear material | Metal |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm (0.35 inches) |
| Waterproof | IP67 |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) |
| Width | 73.2 mm (2.88 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Display features | - DCI-P3- Always-On Display |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10 |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits |
| Max rated brightness in HDR | 800 nits |
| PPI | 413 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 86.3% |
| Size | 6.34 inches |
| Type | OLED |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 4K video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Angle of widest lens | 119° |
| Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode- RAW support |
| Flash | LED |
| Focal length | 27 mm |
| Image resolution | 4290 x 2800 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 12.2 MP2) Ultrawide: 16 MP |
| Matrix | 12.2 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 1.4 micron |
| Sensor | Sony IMX363 Exmor RS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" (≈ 0.39 inch) |
| Slow motion | 240 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 2021 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 18 W |
| Category | Mid-range |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $449 |
| Release date | October 2021 |
| 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 475 Silver (Cortex-A55)- 1 core at 2.2 GHz: Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76)- 1 core at 2.4 GHz: Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76) |
| CPU cores | 8 (1 + 1 + 6) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| FLOPS | ~480 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 750 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 384 |
| Graphics | Adreno 620 |
| Lithography process | 7 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | Samsung |
| Max clock | 2400 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Hexagon 696 |
Recent User Tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Benchmark |
| 📘 2025-11-15(Apтём) | AnTuTu |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 14) |
| 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).