Google Pixel 4a
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- Released 20 August 2020
- OS Android 10
- Display 5.81" IPS LCD
- Camera 12.2MP Single
- RAM 6GB / 128GB
- Battery 3140mAh 18W
PROS
- 1 Same 12.2MP camera as the Pixel 4 flagship
- 2 3.5mm headphone jack
- 3 Light 143g plastic body
- 4 Clean Android (to Android 13)
- 5 Cheapest way into a Pixel camera
CONS
- 1 Snapdragon 730 is slow for 2026
- 2 No IP rating
- 3 No wireless charging
- 4 IPS LCD, not OLED
- 5 3,140mAh battery
- 6 No security updates since August 2023
Specification
Network
| Technology The mobile network technology the phone uses, such as GSM, HSPA or LTE. It determines which types of networks the phone can connect to. | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands The second-generation mobile network bands the phone can use for calls and basic data. Support for more bands means better compatibility with different networks. | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands The third-generation mobile network bands the phone supports for calls and mobile data. More supported bands mean better compatibility with different networks. | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands The fourth-generation (LTE) mobile network bands the phone supports. More supported bands mean better compatibility and coverage on different networks. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 |
| Speed The data speed the phone can support on mobile networks. Higher speeds mean faster downloads and uploads when the network supports them. | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/75 Mbps |
Body
| Dimensions The height, width and thickness of the phone, usually measured in millimetres. Smaller dimensions generally make a phone easier to hold. | 144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight How heavy the phone is, measured in grams. A lower weight generally makes a phone more comfortable to hold for long periods. | 143 g (5.04 oz) |
| Build The materials and construction used for the phone body, such as the front glass, back and frame. | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM The SIM card type and number the phone accepts, such as Nano-SIM or dual SIM. It determines how many mobile connections can be used. | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
Display
| Type The kind of display panel used in the phone. Different panel types affect colour, contrast and power use. | IPS LCD, 16M colors |
| Size The diagonal size of the display, measured in inches from corner to corner. | 5.81 inches, 84.1 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution The number of pixels in the display, shown as width by height. Higher resolution generally means a sharper image. | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density) |
| Protection Protection applied to the display or body, such as strengthened glass or water and dust resistance ratings. | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | Always-on display, HDR |
Platform
| OS The operating system software that runs the phone and its apps. Its version affects features, security and app compatibility. | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 |
| Chipset The main processor platform that powers the device. It controls performance, power efficiency and supported features. | Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm) |
| CPU The central processing unit that runs apps and tasks. More cores and higher clock speeds generally mean faster performance. | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) |
| GPU The graphics processing unit that handles images, video and games. A more capable GPU generally gives smoother graphics and gaming. | Adreno 618 |
Memory
| Card slot A special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory (or in the past these slots have been used to add some missing features such as Wi-Fi connectivity). Memory cards have different capacities and are used to store and transfer files between compatible devices. There are several types of memory cards. The most popular and frequently used by mobile phone manufacturers is microSD; however, up until recently Sony Ericsson exclusively used the Memory Stick Micro (M2) card type developed by Sony. | No |
| Internal Storage The built-in storage space for apps, photos and files, measured in gigabytes. More storage lets you keep more content on the phone. | 128GB 6GB RAM |
| RAM The memory the phone uses to run apps and keep them open in the background, measured in gigabytes. More RAM generally helps multitasking run smoothly. | 6 GB |
| Variant A phone variant is a specific model or version of a phone that differs slightly from other versions of the same phone from the same manufacturer. These differences can include variations in colors, sizes, features, specifications, or other attributes that distinguish one variant from another. For example, smartphones can have different storage capacities and colors, and different iPhone variants can have different cellular bands. | 6 GB/128 GB |
Camera
| Single A camera is a device that captures light and processes it into an image. It does this through a lens, which focuses the light onto a light-sensitive surface where a picture is formed. This could be film in traditional cameras or an electronic sensor in digital cameras. | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video The meaning of VIDEO CAMERA is a camera that records video and usually audio | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera The front-facing camera used for self-portraits and video calls. Higher megapixels can give more detail, along with features such as autofocus or flash. | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
More
| Alert types The ways the phone signals incoming calls and notifications, such as vibration, ringing tones or MP3 ringtones. | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker The built-in speaker used for calls on speakerphone, music and videos. It states whether the phone has one and its type, such as stereo speakers. | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack A round headphone port for wired headphones and audio accessories. If present, wired audio can be used without an adapter. | Yes |
| WLAN The Wi-Fi standards the phone supports for wireless internet. Newer standards generally offer faster speeds and better connections. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth A short-range wireless technology for connecting accessories such as headphones and speakers. A newer version generally offers better range, speed and power efficiency. | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS Satellite positioning used to find the phone location for maps and navigation. Support for more satellite systems can improve accuracy. | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless feature for contactless payments and quick pairing. It works only over very short distances. | Yes |
| FM radio Mobile phones that support FM radio have a dedicated FM radio receiver chip. This chip is responsible for receiving FM radio signals and converting them into audio signals that can be played through the phone's speakers or headphones. | No |
| USB The USB port used for charging and data transfer. Newer USB versions generally offer faster transfer speeds and a reversible connector. | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Infrared port An infrared (IR) port is a port on an electronic device that sends and receives data using infrared light. IR ports were commonly used in wireless devices to allow for fast communication with other devices, such as base stations. IR ports work by allowing two devices to face each other and share data using infrared rays within a range of 10 meters. | |
| Sensors Built-in sensors that detect motion, light, position and other conditions. They enable features such as auto-rotation, face unlock and navigation. | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery Type The kind of battery used in the phone and whether it can be removed. It describes the battery technology and form. | Li-Po |
| Battery Capacity The size of the battery, measured in milliamp-hours (mAh). A higher capacity usually means longer use between charges. | 3140 mAh |
| Charging How the battery is charged, including wired and wireless charging speeds in watts. Higher wattage usually means faster charging. | 18W wired (USB Power Delivery 2.0) |
| Made by The company that makes the device. It names the manufacturer responsible for the phone. | |
| Color The color options in which the phone is available. Color choice does not affect performance or features. | Just Black |
| Models The specific model numbers or variants of the phone sold in different regions. Different models may vary in bands or storage. | G025J |
Disclaimer
We do not guarantee that the information of this page is 100% accurate and up to date. Read more
The Pixel 4a was Google’s 2020 mid-ranger, and it packed the same 12.2MP camera as the Pixel 4 flagship into a cheaper, lighter body. It is the cheapest way into a Pixel camera, and that is still the reason to look at one. Nobody buys it new in 2026. It reaches Pakistan as a used or imported unit, and the price here reflects what a Pakistani retailer lists today — Rs. 23,000 — not a launch price.
Design and Display
The 4a is light and plain: 144 × 69.4 × 8.2 mm and 143 g, with a Gorilla Glass 3 front and a plastic back and frame. The 5.81-inch IPS LCD runs at 1080 × 2340, with a hole-punch selfie camera in the corner and HDR support. There is no IP rating, and buyers should know that up front — this phone was never built to survive a dunk. What it does keep is the 3.5mm headphone jack, which the flagships had already dropped. Anyone who still uses wired earphones will care about that.
Performance
The Snapdragon 730 is modest, and the 4a feels it. Daily use is fine — calls, messaging, browsing, and video all work without drama — but games are limited and heavy apps take their time. 6GB of RAM is the ceiling, and it is not a high one. To put it plainly, the phone is slow for 2026, and buyers who play demanding games should spend more.
Camera
- Main: 12.2MP, f/1.7, with OIS and dual pixel autofocus — the same camera as the Pixel 4 flagship, and the reason to buy this phone.
- Selfie: 8MP front camera — simple, but it benefits from the same Google processing.
There is no telephoto lens and no ultrawide, so the phone does everything with one rear camera, and it does it well. Daylight photos are clean and natural, and Night Sight pulls detail out of dark scenes that other phones at this price cannot match. Video records 4K at 30fps with gyro-EIS. For the money, the camera still punches well above the price.
Battery and Charging
The 3,140mAh battery is modest, and charging is 18W wired over USB Power Delivery 2.0. There is no wireless charging on this phone, so a charging pad on the desk is no help. A used unit’s battery health is the real question — ask for the percentage before paying, and expect a day of light use from a healthy one.
Software
The Pixel 4a launched on Android 10 and was updated to Android 13, which is where it stops. Google ended support in August 2023, and one surprise security patch followed in November 2023, but there have been no security patches since. That matters for banking apps and for safety in general, so buyers who care about updates should look at a newer Pixel instead. What remains is clean Android with no skin and no bloat, which is part of the phone’s appeal.
Price in Pakistan
The expected price of the Google Pixel 4a in Pakistan is Rs. 23,999. That figure comes from the zmobiles.pk listing at Rs. 23,000, rounded up to the nearest ,999 as this site does, and it is the only current Pakistani listing found — mymobile.pk does not list the Pixel 4a. MobileDokan’s BDT figure was not used: its table lists ৳35,000 for the single 6GB/128GB variant, which converts to roughly Rs. 78,000 — more than three times today’s Pakistan retail, and a misleading basis for a buyer in 2026. The phone is sold as a used or imported unit, so the price you actually pay will vary with condition, PTA status, and the seller.
Buying in Pakistan
- Check the exact model number (G025J) and IMEI on DIRBS before paying — PTA status varies from unit to unit.
- Confirm whether the unit is PTA-approved or non-PTA, and what that means for the price quoted.
- Ask for the battery health percentage; a 3,140mAh battery on a used phone is the main risk.
- Buy from a seller who offers a checking warranty, and test the rear camera, the fingerprint sensor, and the headphone jack in the shop.
Final Verdict: Buy it for the Pixel camera at the lowest price
The Pixel 4a is the cheapest way into a Pixel camera, and the camera is the whole point of this phone. It is slow for 2026, it has no IP rating and no wireless charging, and the updates are over — but at Rs. 23,999, nothing else takes photos like this.
All storage options — Expected: Rs. 23,999 (zmobiles.pk listing)
| Model | Google Pixel 4a |
| Price | PKR. 23,999 (Expected) |
| Display | 5.81″ IPS LCD 1080×2340 pixels |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| ROM | 128 GB |
| Released | 20 August 2020 |
