Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 6 comparison
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| Released at Jul, 2022 | Released at Oct, 2021 |
Pros
- Less weight
- Larger display size
Side-by-side comparison of the Google Pixel 6a and the Google Pixel 6. The key differences between them: 6.1" vs 6.4" display, 4410mAh vs 4614mAh battery, 6GB vs 8GB RAM and 178g vs 207g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
74.8 mm (2.94″)
158.6 mm (6.24″)
71.8 mm (2.83″)
152.2 mm (5.99″)
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
- Google Pixel 6
- Google Pixel 6a
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX7AS / GB62Z / G1AZG | GB7N6 / G9S9B16 | ||||||||
| In the Box | |||||||||
| 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool | |||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 12 | Android 12 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71.8 x 152.2 x 8.9mm | 74.8 x 158.6 x 8.9mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 178g | 207g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Chalk / Charcoal / Sage | Sorta Seafoam / Kinda Coral / Stormy Black | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1" | 6.4" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| OLED | AMOLED | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 429ppi | 411ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 90Hz | |||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | 50MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 8MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | 8MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | ||||||||
Processor
| 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 | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB | 8GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | 128 / 256GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6e | a / b / g / n / ac / 6e | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.2 | 5.2 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO | GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 3.1 | 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4410mAh | 4614mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Po | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 676831 (v9) | |||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 2899 (v5.1) | |||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Pixel 6a and the Pixel 6?
The main differences are: 6.1" vs 6.4" display, 4410mAh vs 4614mAh battery, 6GB vs 8GB RAM and 178g vs 207g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the Pixel 6a or the Pixel 6?
The Pixel 6 has the bigger battery: 4614mAh vs 4410mAh.
Which has a larger display, the Pixel 6a or the Pixel 6?
The Pixel 6 has the larger display: 6.4" vs 6.1".
Which has more RAM, the Pixel 6a or the Pixel 6?
The Pixel 6 has more RAM: 8GB vs 6GB.
Which is lighter, the Pixel 6a or the Pixel 6?
The Pixel 6a is lighter: 178g vs 207g.
