Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 6 Comparison and Differences

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Google Pixel 6a

Google Pixel 6a

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Google Pixel 6

Google Pixel 6

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

Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 6a:

  • 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.

Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 6:

  • 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.

Google Pixel 6a or Google Pixel 6 Specs Comparison

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Common specs

Brand and model Google Pixel 6a Google Pixel 6
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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
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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
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Screen

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+
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Camera and Video

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

Performance

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

Benchmark

Antutu 10 Total 820984 820984
Antutu 10 CPU 224459 224459
Antutu 10 GPU 261285 261285
Antutu 10 Mem 142559 142559
Antutu 10 UX 224459 224459
Antutu 9 Total 709523 678267
GeekBench 6 Single Core 1369 1361
GeekBench 6 Multi Core 3038 3088
GeekBench 6 OpenCL 5743 6359
GeekBench 6 Vulkan 6530 6815
GeekBench 5 Single Core 1015 996
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core 2833 2721

Communication and Connectivity

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

Music and Audio

Radio No No
Headphone jack No No
Others

Other features

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)

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