Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 6 Comparison and Differences

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Google Pixel 6a

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Lighter weight at 178g compared to 207g for the Pixel 6.
Smaller screen size of 6.1 inches may be preferred for users seeking a more compact device.
It is a newer model, released in May 2022.
Lower price point at around $400, making it more affordable.

Higher battery capacity at 4614mAh compared to 4410mAh for the Pixel 6a.
Larger screen size of 6.4 inches with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, offering potentially smoother and more vibrant visuals.
More advanced main camera with a 50 MP sensor compared to the 12.2 MP on the Pixel 6a.
Higher resolution front camera at 12 MP compared to 8 MP on the Pixel 6a.
Better build materials with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and glass back (Gorilla Glass 6).
Higher fast charging support at 30W and includes wireless charging features.

Brand and model	Google Pixel 6a	Google Pixel 6
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2022, May 11	2021, October 19
Dimensions (HxWxD)	152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm \| 5.99 x 5.99 x 2.83 in	158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm \| 6.24 x 6.24 x 2.94 in
Weight	178 g \| 6.28 oz	207 g \| 7.3 oz
Body Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Chalk, Charcoal, Sage	Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
Battery	4410 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable	4614 mAh, Li-Ion, non-removable
Approximate price	$ 400	650 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Technology	AMOLED	AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.1" in	6.4" in
Screen area	90.7 cm²	98.9 cm²
Screen format	20:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	83.0%	83.4%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2400 px	1080 x 2400 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	424 PPI	411 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Other specs	- Always-on display	- Always-on display -90Hz -HDR10+
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Rear camera, main	12 MP, Dual	50 MP, Dual
Camera specs	-12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS -12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm	-50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS -12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm
Functions	Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama	Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
DxOMark Main Score	130	132
DxOMark Photo	140	144
DxOMark Video	111	115
Front camera, selfie	8 MP, Single	12 MP, Single
Specifications	8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm	8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Functions	Auto-HDR, panorama	Auto-HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
DxOMark Selfie Score		97
DxOMark Photo		104
DxOMark Video		87

Operating system - OS	Android 12, upgradable to Android 13	Android 12
Chipset	- Google Tensor (5 nm)	- Google Tensor (5 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)	- Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G78 MP20	Mali-G78 MP20
External memory	No	No
Internal memory	128GB 6GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

SIM card	Nano-SIM and/or eSIM	Nano-SIM and/or eSIM
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - GX7AS, GB62Z (USA/Canada) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - G1AZG (International) -5G - 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GX7AS (USA/Canada) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 40, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GB62Z (USA) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 40, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G1AZG (International)	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE -5G - SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 3.1	USB Type-C 3.1
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

Sensors	- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other extras	- Fast charging 18W -USB Power Delivery 3.0 - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)	- Fast charging 30W, 50% in 30 min -Fast wireless charging 21W -Reverse wireless charging -USB Power Delivery 3.0 - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)