| Google Pixel 4a
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Security Grade
Calculator v1
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Google Pixel 4a
Release Date: 2019-10-19 • Status: In sale
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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Isolated hardware tampering methods for Pixel devices are documented in security research, but no widespread or user-facing tampering attacks are known for this model.
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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Only a limited number of security vulnerabilities affect the Pixel 4a, all addressed in monthly Android security bulletins; no critical unpatched flaws remain publicly exposed.
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| Prior attacks
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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Recorded attacks against Pixel devices are rare and largely targeted, with no mass exploitation campaigns known to target the 4a model specifically.
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| Updatability
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Very common
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🔗 Proof
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Google provides regular monthly security updates and major OS version upgrades for Pixel devices, so firmware and system updates are delivered frequently.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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2. System Security
| Criterion
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Full
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🔗 Proof
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The device fully supports standard authentication protocols for integration with Google accounts, third-party services and connected peripherals.
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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Network traffic uses modern TLS 1.3 encryption for internet connections and WPA3 support for Wi-Fi, adhering to current security standards.
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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On-device storage is protected by file-based encryption with hardware-backed key storage as implemented in modern Android, using current encryption standards.
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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3. User Authentication
| Criterion
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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🔗 Proof
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Android provides complete account management for Google accounts, work profiles and secondary user accounts with full permission controls.
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| Authentication
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Secure
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🔗 Proof
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Secure authentication methods including PIN, pattern, password, biometric fingerprint unlock and hardware-backed key attestation are supported.
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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🔗 Proof
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The operating system enforces escalating time delays and optional device wipe after repeated failed unlock attempts, protecting against brute-force attacks.
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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🔗 Proof
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Unlock attempts, account access and security events are recorded in the system security log for audit purposes.
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup with complexity requirements
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🔗 Proof
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A screen lock credential is required during initial setup, and complexity requirements are enforced for lock screen passwords and linked account credentials.
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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Technical Specifications
| Property
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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Android 10.0 (Companion App: google store)
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon730 • GPU: Adreno 618
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: 6GB • Storage: 128GB
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: 3140mAh • Power: 18W USB-C Power Delivery • Charging: USB-C 18W Adapter
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| Display & Camera
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Display: 5.81inch • Camera: 12.2MP Dual pixel
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Stereo speakers • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac 2×2 MIMO
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 144 x69.4x 8.2mm • Mass: 143g
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This is Google Pixel 4a, a mid-range smartphone running Android 10, equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor and Adreno 618 GPU. It features a Titan M security chip, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5 GHz) 2×2 MIMO connectivity, and supports regular monthly security patches and OS updates via Google’s official update channel. It provides modern network encryption (TLS 1.3, WPA2/WPA3) and file-based full-disk encryption with hardware key protection. User authentication is secured through PIN/password/fingerprint unlock, with complete account management, brute-force lockout protection, security event logging and password complexity enforcement. Public hardware tampering methods are limited, known vulnerabilities are rare and patched timely through monthly security bulletins.
