Google Pixel 11a vs Google Pixel 4a 5G
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11a leads — 65/100 vs 40/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 48 MP vs 2 MP; the Google Pixel 11a is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
Google Pixel 4a 5G
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3885 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 2MP
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (36/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 19/100)
What makes Google Pixel 4a 5G better?
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Google Pixel 4a 5G, the Google Pixel 11a scores 25 points higher (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (36/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (36/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (54/100 vs 19/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | Google Pixel 4a 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.2" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 3885 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 2 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 3885 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and Google Pixel 4a 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 11a leads Google Pixel 4a 5G by 223.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (83/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (36/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (54/100 vs 19/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Google Pixel 4a 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 25 points (65/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Google Pixel 4a 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Google Pixel 4a 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11a or the Google Pixel 4a 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a leads on camera score (36/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the Google Pixel 4a 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a leads on performance (83/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the Google Pixel 4a 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users.