Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 6a

Google Pixel 6
Google
Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6a
Google
Pixel 6a

At a glance

Brand
Google
Google
Release date
October 2021, 4 years 7 months ago
May 2022, 4 years ago
AnTuTu
721.000 Antutu v10 Overall performance better than 79% of devices
827.053 Antutu v10 Overall performance better than 81% of devices

Display

Size
6.4"
6.1"
Resolution
1080 x 2340 px FHD+
1080 x 2400 px FHD+
Type
AMOLED
Oled
Density
403 ppi Very high density
403 ppi Very high density
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
19.5:9
Features
Hole-punch Notch, Refresh rate 90 Hz, 1000000:1 contrast ratio, HDR10+, Scratch resistant, 2.5D curved glass screen, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Capacitive, Multi-touch, Frameless
Hole-punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch resistant, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 2.5D curved glass screen, Capacitive, Multi-touch, Frameless

Performance

Chipset
Google Tensor
Google Tensor
CPU
2x2.8GHz Cortex X1 + 2x2.25GHz Cortex A76 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A55
2x2.8GHz Cortex X1 + 2x2.25GHz Cortex A76 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A55
CPU type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Process
5 nm
5 nm
Frequency
2.8 GHz
2.8 GHz
GPU
ARM Mali-G78
ARM Mali-G78
RAM
8 GB
6 GB
RAM type
RAM LPDDR5
RAM LPDDR5
64-bit
Yes
Yes

Rear camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
12 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.85
ƒ/ 1.7
Sensor
Samsung GN1
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Pixel size
1.20 µm
1.40 µm
Sensor size
1/1.31"
1/2.55"
Flash
Dual LED
LED
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
Slow motion
Yes, 240 fps
Yes, 240 fps
Features
4K Video, Digital zoom, Dual camera, Digital image stabilization, Optical Stabilization (OIS), Autofocus, Touch focus, Manual focus, Phase detection autofocus (PDAF), Laser autofocus (LAF), Continuous shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face detection, White balance settings, ISO settings, Exposure compensation, Scene mode, Self-timer, RAW, Night Mode
4K Video, Digital zoom, Dual camera, Digital image stabilization, Optical Stabilization (OIS), Autofocus, Touch focus, Manual focus, Phase detection autofocus (PDAF), Laser autofocus (LAF), Continuous shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face detection, White balance settings, ISO settings, Exposure compensation, Scene mode, Self-timer, RAW, Night Mode

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.0
Sensor
Sony IMX355
Sony IMX355
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm

Battery

Capacity
4600 mAh
4410 mAh
Type
Li-Polymer
Li-Polymer
Fast charge
Yes , 23.0W
Yes , 18.0W
Wireless charging
Wireless charging 21W
Features
Wireless charging, Non-removable
Non-removable

Storage

Capacity
128 GB
128 GB
Type
UFS Storage 3.1
UFS Storage 3.1
SD slot
No
No

Body

Dimensions
74.8 mm 158.6 mm 8.9 mm Print 3D Model
71.8 mm 152.2 mm 8.7 mm Print 3D Model
Weight
207 g
178 g
Materials
Aluminium alloy , Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Plastic , Aluminium alloy
Colors
Black Green Beige
Black White Green
Water/dust resistance
IP68
IP67
Usable surface
84 %
84 %

Software

Operating system
Android 15 Android 15
Android 15 Android 15
Google services
With Google Mobile Services
With Google Mobile Services
Updates
OS updates: 5 years, Security updates: 5 years

Connectivity

SIM
Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)
Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2 LELow energy consumption
Bluetooth 5.2 LELow energy consumption
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC
Wi-Fi
802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi features
Dual band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Dual band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
USB features
Charging, OTG
Charging, OTG
Navigation
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, Galileo, GLONASS (L1)
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, Galileo, GLONASS (L1)

Networks

5G
n1 (2100), n2 (1900 PCS), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n12 (700), n14 (700), n20 (800), n25 (1900), n28b (700), n28a (700), n30 (2300), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n48 (3500), n66 (1700), n71 (600), n77 (3700), n78 (3500)
n1 (2100), n2 (1900 PCS), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n12 (700), n20 (800), n25 (1900), n28b (700), n28a (700), n30 (2300), n40 (2300), n48 (3500), n66 (1700), n71 (600), n77 (3700), n78 (3500)
4G LTE
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B14 (700), B17 (700), B18 (800), B19 (800), B20 (800), B25 (1900+), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B29 (700), B30 (2300), B32 (1500), B38 (TDD 2600), B39 (TDD 1900), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500), B42 (TDD 3500), B46 (TDD 900), B48 (TDD 3600), B66 (1700/2100), B71 (600)
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B14 (700), B17 (700), B18 (800), B19 (800), B20 (800), B25 (1900+), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B29 (700), B30 (2300), B32 (1500), B38 (TDD 2600), B39 (TDD 1900), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500), B42 (TDD 3500), B48 (TDD 3600), B66 (1700/2100), B71 (600)
3G
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B6 (800), B8 (900), B19 (800)
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B6 (800), B8 (900), B19 (800)
2G
B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)
B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)

Sensors & security

Fingerprint
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Yes
Proximity
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Barometer
Yes
Yes
Cooling system
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
Stereo Speakers

Compared with Google Pixel 6

  • Google
    Pixel 6
    8 GB · 6.4" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6
    Google Pixel 6 Pro
    Google
    Pixel 6 Pro
    12 GB · 6.71" · Google Tensor
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  • Google
    Pixel 6
    8 GB · 6.4" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6
    Google Pixel 5
    Google
    Pixel 5
    8 GB · 6" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
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  • Google
    Pixel 6
    8 GB · 6.4" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6
    Google Pixel 4 XL
    Google
    Pixel 4 XL
    6 GB · 6.3" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
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  • Google
    Pixel 6
    8 GB · 6.4" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6
    Blackview Oscal C20
    Blackview
    Oscal C20
    1 GB · 6.09" · Spreadtrum SC7731E (S513)
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  • Google
    Pixel 6
    8 GB · 6.4" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6
    Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
    Apple
    iPhone 13 Pro Max
    6 GB · 6.7" · Apple A15 Bionic
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  • Google
    Pixel 6
    8 GB · 6.4" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6
    Blackview BV6300
    Blackview
    BV6300
    3 GB · 5.7" · MediaTek Helio A25
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  • Google
    Pixel 6
    8 GB · 6.4" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6
    Blackview BV6900
    Blackview
    BV6900
    4 GB · 5.84" · MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757CD)
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  • Google
    Pixel 6
    8 GB · 6.4" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6
    coolpad Cool 3
    coolpad
    Cool 3
    2 GB · 5.71" · Spreadtrum Unisoc SC9863
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  • Google
    Pixel 6
    8 GB · 6.4" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6
    coolpad Cool 9
    coolpad
    Cool 9
    4 GB · 5.71" · MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761)
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Compared with Google Pixel 6a

  • Google
    Pixel 6a
    6 GB · 6.1" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6a
    Google Pixel 7 Pro
    Google
    Pixel 7 Pro
    12 GB · 6.7" · Google Tensor G2
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  • Google
    Pixel 6a
    6 GB · 6.1" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6a
    Google Pixel 6 Pro
    Google
    Pixel 6 Pro
    12 GB · 6.71" · Google Tensor
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  • Google
    Pixel 6a
    6 GB · 6.1" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6a
    Google Pixel 5
    Google
    Pixel 5
    8 GB · 6" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
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  • Google
    Pixel 6a
    6 GB · 6.1" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6a
    Blackview BV5200
    Blackview
    BV5200
    4 GB · 6.1" · MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761)
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  • Google
    Pixel 6a
    6 GB · 6.1" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6a
    blu B9
    blu
    B9
    4 GB · 6.52" · Spreadtrum Unisoc SC9863
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  • Google
    Pixel 6a
    6 GB · 6.1" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6a
    Apple iPhone 13 Pro
    Apple
    iPhone 13 Pro
    6 GB · 6.1" · Apple A15 Bionic
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  • Google
    Pixel 6a
    6 GB · 6.1" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6a
    Asus Zenfone 8
    Asus
    Zenfone 8
    8 GB · 5.9" · Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
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  • Google
    Pixel 6a
    6 GB · 6.1" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6a
    Blackview BV6300 Pro
    Blackview
    BV6300 Pro
    6 GB · 5.7" · MediaTek Helio P70 (MT6771)
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  • Google
    Pixel 6a
    6 GB · 6.1" · Google Tensor
    Google Pixel 6a
    Blackview BL6000 Pro
    Blackview
    BL6000 Pro
    8 GB · 6.36" · MediaTek Dimensity 800 MT6873
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