Google Pixel 4a

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Google Pixel 4a

📅 2020 📷 12 MP 🎬 4K30
from $349

📖 Overview

The Pixel 4a leans on a single 12.2MP f/1.7 main camera with a 1/2.55" sensor, OIS and dual-pixel autofocus, letting Google's computational photography carry the imaging rather than a multi-lens array. It captures DNG RAW and shoots up to 4K at 30fps, but there is no ultrawide, telephoto or log-video option. At $349 it earned a reputation as one of the best point-and-shoot phone cameras of its era despite modest hardware.

📸 Browse 787 real-world sample photos taken with this phone by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📷 Camera Specifications

Main camera12MP, 1/2.55", f/1.7
Front camera8MP
Max video4K30
OISYes
RAW captureYes
Log videoNo

📱 Device Specifications

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 730G
RAM6GB
Storage128GB
Display5.81" 60Hz
Weight143g
OSAndroid
ReleasedAugust 2020

Manufacturer page Full specs (GSMArena)

Last updated: June 8, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Google Pixel 4a, sourced from SampleShots.

person holding blue and red paper
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/144s · ISO 45
via Unsplash by Compagnons
Cement texture | white and brown concrete floor
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/50s · ISO 138
via Unsplash by Maxim Simonov
Coral floral | pink flower in tilt shift lens
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/160s · ISO 63
via Unsplash by Bill Nino
green trees on brown soil
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/290s · ISO 56
via Unsplash by Lukasz Szmigiel
brown wooden chairs on beach during daytime
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/7800s · ISO 80
via Unsplash by Aiman Ahmed
Lone black silhouette of a person descending in a vast white expanse.
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/2611s · ISO 89
via Unsplash by Shivansh Sharma
A dark night sky densely populated with stars, featuring a soft blue gradient and a subtle glow toward the center.
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 16s · ISO 573
via Unsplash by Sanket Kumbhar
Cement wall texture | a white and gray wall with a clock on it
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/50s · ISO 110
via Unsplash by Hydra 4x
Bearded dragon perched amidst lush green leaves, showcasing its textured skin and alert demeanor.
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/200s · ISO 57
via Unsplash by Sumeet B
Long-exposure photograph capturing a dense star field with a purple Milky Way–like band across the night sky.
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 16s · ISO 192
via Unsplash by Ikshit Chaudhari
Intricate patterns of frozen water create a mesmerizing texture on a surface, showcasing the beauty of winter's touch.
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/143s · ISO 58
via Unsplash by John Doyle
A vibrant collection of fallen autumn leaves in various shades of red, orange, and yellow covering the ground.
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/50s · ISO 80
via Unsplash by Kadir Celep
Abstract composition of intersecting white architectural elements with soft lighting.
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/25s · ISO 116
via Unsplash by JB
Blurry interior photograph with diagonal bands of window light crossing a wall, creating a geometric pattern.
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/90s · ISO 142
via Unsplash by Sadman Nafis
Wood swing | a wooden swing hanging from the side of a house
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/320s · ISO 48
via Unsplash by Vishwanth Pindiboina
Lonely tree stands on the edge of a tranquil lake, shrouded in fog, creating a serene and introspective atmosphere.
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/240s · ISO 56
via Unsplash by stenedit
A black cat peeks over a table edge, its bright green eyes full of curiosity, set against a softly blurred interior background.
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/210s · ISO 52
via Unsplash by Hexandcube
A pattern of white circles against a black background, creating a striking visual contrast that emphasizes symmetry and repetition.
4.4mm · f/1.7 · 1/100s · ISO 95
via Unsplash by Abdul Mukheem Shaik

View all 787 sample photos on SampleShots →

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