OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Google Pixel 4a 5G: The one thing that the Pixel 4a 5G and Nord CE 5G have in common is 5G. But there are loads of other exciting features to explore in these devices. One clear difference between these two smartphones is their price. One is more expensive – we’ll get to that in a bit.

So, given the prices and specs of the Nord CE 5G and Pixel 4a 5G, which of these two phones should you buy? Take a look at the key specs of these phones below and lets head to the comparison of these phones.

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G key Specs

• 6.43″ FHD+ AMOLED
• 90Hz refresh
• 8GB / 12GB RAM
• 128GB / 256GB storage
• 64 + 8 + 2MP rear camera
• 16MP selfie
• Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G
• Android 11 with OxygenOS 11.0.2.2
• 4,500 mAh battery (33W)

Google Pixel 4a 5G key Specs

• 6.2″ FHD+ OLED
• 6GB RAM
• 128GB storage
• 12.2 + 8MP rear camera
• 8MP selfie
• Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
• Android 10 (upgradeable to Android 12)
• 3,800 mAh battery (18W)

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Google Pixel 4a 5G

Display & Design

Starting from the display, the Nord CE 5G uses the more expensive and better AMOLED panel. While the Pixel 4a 5G uses the cheaper and good OLED panel. The display 6.43-inch FHD+ display of the Nord CE 5G is bigger than the 6.2-inch FHD+ display on the Pixel 4a 5G.

Aside from the panel, another area where the Nord CE 5G display is better is that it has 90Hz refresh rate. This means the screen response faster compared to the standard display in the Pixel 4a 5G. In the builds, both phones have plastic back, plastic frame and glass front.

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But the advantage of the Pixel 4a 5G is that it come with Gorilla Glass 3 – non is specify for the Nord CE 5G. Overall, the Nord CE 5G is still the device with better display. If you need a wider screen for gaming, watching, movies etc. you’ll prefer the Nord CE 5G.

The Nord CE 5G display also offers better refresh rate which is very good when playing games online and using the screen of the phone. Now, let’s get to camera.

Camera

The Pixel 4a 5G has 12.2MP + 8MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP selfie camera. Nord CE 5G on the other hand has 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear cameras and 16MP selfie camera. It’s very easy to conclude that the bigger sensor wins this one – well not really.

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Google Pixels are among the best camera phones in the world and it’s no gimmick. The quality of photography to offers is top notch. From live tests, the rear camera of the Pixel 4a 5G is better than what the Nord CE is offering.

It’s not like the photo quality of the Nord CE 5G is bad, it’s just that those of Pixel is better. So, if you plan on buying either of this device based on photo quality, then you should buy the Google Pixel 4a 5G.

Performance | Chipset | RAM | 5G

The performance of the Pixel 4a 5G is better than that of the Nord CE 5G. This is because the Pixel phone uses a better chipset from Qualcomm. The Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G – used in the Pixel – is the elder sibling of the Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G – used in the Nord.

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When it comes to RAM and storage, the Nord phone gives you more option. The Nord phone has 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of RAM model with storage option 128GB or 256GB. While the Pixel phone just has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Both phone has 5G network connectivity. If more storage and RAM is your thing, the Nord phone is suitable for you here. But if faster performance with limited storage is what you’ll like then the Pixel phone is suitable for you here.

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Software

The Nord CE 5G runs Android 11 out of the box while the Pixel 4a 5G runs Android 10 out of the box. But as far as Android software goes, there is no OEM that can beat Google Pixel devices in software.

The Pixel 4a 5G will long be getting major Android updates even when the Nord phone has stopped receiving such update. So, there is really no debate here, if you need a phone that can upgrade till Android 15, then you must pick the Pixel phone here.

Battery

OnePlus Nord CE 5G has 4,500mAh battery with support for 33W fast charge. Google Pixel 4a 5G on the other had has 3,800mAh battery with support for 18W fast charge. Usually, the bigger the battery, the longer it lasts.

So, its fair to say that the battery of the Nord phone will last longer. But, considering that Nord phone come with a bigger display with higher refresh rate, its battery might not be better than those of the Pixel phone.

A bigger display coupled with higher refresh rate means the battery will also drain quicker. So we might just decide to call this tie. However, depending on usage, the Pixel 4a 5G will last longer.

Price

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G will cost you about £409 for the 8GB of RAM + 128GB of storage. While the Google Pixel 4a 5G will cost you about £450 for the 6GB of RAM + 128GB storage.

Where to Buy Nord CE 5G and Pixel 4a 5G

You can buy the OnePlus Nord CE 5G from eBay using the link below. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G model below comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB Storage and it cost £409.

You can buy the Google Pixel 4a 5G from eBay using the link below. The Google Pixel 4a 5G model below comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB Storage and it cost £450.

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Conclusion

OnePlus Nord CE 5G is better than the Google Pixel 4a 5G in most areas. The Nord phone has better and bigger display, more RAM and storage option, is cheaper, and also has bigger battery. Which makes it ideal for gamers and movie lovers.

But, the Pixel phone will give you better performance thanks to its superior chipset. It also has better camera, better software update, and arguably has the long lasting battery. And this makes it ideal for gamers and photo lovers.

If I’m to score both smartphones by percentage, the Nord CE 5G gets (41%) while the Pixel 4a 5G gets (51%). However, If you’re on a tight budget, then the Nord CE 5G is the device to buy.