Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 4a Comparison and Differences

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Google Pixel 6a

Google Pixel 6a

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Google Pixel 4a

Google Pixel 4a

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Differences between Google Pixel 6a and Google Pixel 4a - Which to Choose?

Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 6a:

  • Newer model year (2022 vs. 2020)
  • Support for 5G networks for faster internet speeds
  • Higher battery capacity (4410mAh vs. 3140mAh)
  • More advanced chipset (Google Tensor vs. Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G)
  • Higher AnTuTu benchmark score for overall performance (Antutu v10: 820984 vs 275320 for Pixel 4a)
  • Dual rear cameras including an ultra-wide sensor
  • Fingerprint sensor is under the display

Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 4a:

  • More compact and lighter design (143g vs. 178g)
  • 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio
  • Marginally higher screen PPI (443 vs. 424)
  • More affordable price

Google Pixel 6a or Google Pixel 4a Specs Comparison

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Common specs

Brand and model Google Pixel 6a Google Pixel 4a
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Release date 2022, May 11 2020, August 03
Dimensions (HxWxD) 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm | 5.99 x 5.99 x 2.83 in 144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm | 5.67 x 5.67 x 2.73 in
Weight 178 g | 6.28 oz 143 g | 5.04 oz
Body Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
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Colors Chalk, Charcoal, Sage Just Black
Battery 4410 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable 3140 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po
Approximate price $ 400 340 EUR
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Screen

Technology AMOLED OLED
Touchscreen capacitive touchscreen capacitive touchscreen
Display colors 16M 16M
Screen size 6.1" in 5.81" in
Screen area 90.7 cm2 83.2 cm2
Screen format 20:9 (height:width) 19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio 83.0% 83.3%
Screen resolution 1080 x 2400 px 1080 x 2340 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/ 424 PPI 443 PPI
Screen protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Other specs - Always-on display - Always-on display
-HDR
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Camera and Video

Rear camera, main 12 MP, Dual 12.2 MP, Single
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
-12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Functions Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
DxOMark Main Score 130 111
DxOMark Photo 140 122
DxOMark Video 111 98
Front camera, selfie 8 MP, Single 8 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
Video 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system - OS Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 Android 10
Chipset - Google Tensor (5 nm) - Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
CPU - Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU Mali-G78 MP20 Adreno 618
External memory No No
Internal memory 128GB 6GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 10 Total 820984
Antutu 10 CPU 224459
Antutu 10 GPU 261285
Antutu 10 Mem 142559
Antutu 10 UX 224459
Antutu 9 Total 709523
Antutu 8 Total 275320
GeekBench 6 Single Core 1369
GeekBench 6 Multi Core 3038
GeekBench 6 OpenCL 5743
GeekBench 6 Vulkan 6530
GeekBench 5 Single Core 1015 520
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core 2833 1489

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card Nano-SIM and/or eSIM Nano-SIM and/or eSIM
Network GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE
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
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - 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 HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/75 Mbps
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes Yes
USB USB Type-C 3.1 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

Music and Audio

Radio No
Headphone jack No Yes
Others

Other features

Sensors - Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), 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 18W
-USB Power Delivery 2.0

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