Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Google Pixel 6a comparison
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| Released at Oct, 2020 | Released at Jul, 2022 |
Pros
- Thiner
- Screen with a higher pixel density
- Battery with a higher capacity
Side-by-side comparison of the Apple iPhone 12 Pro and the Google Pixel 6a. The key differences between them: 2815mAh vs 4410mAh battery and 189g vs 178g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
71.8 mm (2.83″)
152.2 mm (5.99″)
71.5 mm (2.81″)
146.7 mm (5.78″)
8.9 mm
7.4 mm
- Google Pixel 6a
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2407 / A2341 / A2406 / A2408 / iPhone13,3 | GX7AS / GB62Z / G1AZG | ||||||||
| In the Box | |||||||||
| USB‑C to Lightning Cable, Documentation | |||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iOS 14.1 | Android 12 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4mm | 71.8 x 152.2 x 8.9mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 189g | 178g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Silver / Graphite / Gold / Pacific Blue | Chalk / Charcoal / Sage | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1" | 6.1" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1170x2532 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 460ppi | 429ppi | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6" | 12MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 12MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" | 8MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Google Tensor (5 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G78 MP20 | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB | 6GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR4 | LPDDR5 | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 / 256 / 512GB | 128GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | a / b / g / n / ac / 6e | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.0 | 5.2 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO | GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | + | ||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| + | - | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2815mAh | 4410mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion | Li-Po | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | - | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 596244 (v8) | |||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 4056 (v5.1) | |||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the iPhone 12 Pro and the Pixel 6a?
The main differences are: 2815mAh vs 4410mAh battery and 189g vs 178g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the iPhone 12 Pro or the Pixel 6a?
The Pixel 6a has the bigger battery: 4410mAh vs 2815mAh.
Which is lighter, the iPhone 12 Pro or the Pixel 6a?
The Pixel 6a is lighter: 178g vs 189g.
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