Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 6 Pro comparison
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| Released at Jul, 2022 | Released at Oct, 2021 |
Pros
- Less weight
- Battery with a higher capacity
- Larger display size
- Screen with a higher pixel density
Side-by-side comparison of the Google Pixel 6a and the Google Pixel 6 Pro. The key differences between them: 6.1" vs 6.71" display, 4410mAh vs 5003mAh battery, 6GB vs 12GB RAM and 178g vs 210g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
75.9 mm (2.99″)
163.9 mm (6.45″)
71.8 mm (2.83″)
152.2 mm (5.99″)
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
- Google Pixel 6 Pro
- Google Pixel 6a
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX7AS / GB62Z / G1AZG | GLUOG / G8VOU | ||||||||
| 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 | 75.9 x 163.9 x 8.9mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 178g | 210g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Chalk / Charcoal / Sage | Cloudy White / Sorta Sunny / Stormy Black | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1" | 6.71" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| OLED | LTPO AMOLED | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1080x2400 pixels | 1440x3120 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 429ppi | 512ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | |||||||||
| 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 / 48MP, f/3.5, 104mm (telephoto), 1/2", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 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 | 12GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | 128 / 256 / 512GB | ||||||||
| 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 | 5003mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Po | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
Performance
| GeekBench | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2831 (v5.1) | |||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Pixel 6a and the Pixel 6 Pro?
The main differences are: 6.1" vs 6.71" display, 4410mAh vs 5003mAh battery, 6GB vs 12GB RAM and 178g vs 210g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the Pixel 6a or the Pixel 6 Pro?
The Pixel 6 Pro has the bigger battery: 5003mAh vs 4410mAh.
Which has a larger display, the Pixel 6a or the Pixel 6 Pro?
The Pixel 6 Pro has the larger display: 6.71" vs 6.1".
Which has more RAM, the Pixel 6a or the Pixel 6 Pro?
The Pixel 6 Pro has more RAM: 12GB vs 6GB.
Which is lighter, the Pixel 6a or the Pixel 6 Pro?
The Pixel 6a is lighter: 178g vs 210g.
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