Google Pixel 6a vs OnePlus Nord 2T 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 6a and the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 6a | OnePlus Nord 2T 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,410 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 80W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.43 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 178 g | 190 g |
| Released | Jul 2022 | May 2022 |
Summary: Google Pixel 6a is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Google Pixel 6a | OnePlus Nord 2T 5G |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.43 inches, 99.8 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Always-on display, 60Hz refresh rate | — |
Platform
| Google Pixel 6a | OnePlus Nord 2T 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 17 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor (5 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 6a | OnePlus Nord 2T 5G |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR5 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 6a | OnePlus Nord 2T 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 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 | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Night Sight, Face Unblur, Portrait Mode | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX766 sensor); 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, EIS; 2 MP, f/2.2, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 6a | OnePlus Nord 2T 5G |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Google Pixel 6a | OnePlus Nord 2T 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4410 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging | 80W wired, 1-67% in 15 min (advertised) |
Body
| Google Pixel 6a | OnePlus Nord 2T 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7 mm (5.99 x 2.83 x 0.34 in) | 159.1 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 178 g (6.3 oz) | 190 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 rated (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) | — |
Comms
| Google Pixel 6a | OnePlus Nord 2T 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 6a | OnePlus Nord 2T 5G |
|---|
| Announced | May 11, 2022 | May 19, 2022 |
| Status | Released July 21, 2022 | Available. Released May 21, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 6a or OnePlus Nord 2T 5G?
OnePlus Nord 2T 5G — 4,410 mAh for the Google Pixel 6a versus 4,500 mAh for the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 6a or OnePlus Nord 2T 5G?
Google Pixel 6a — 178 g for the Google Pixel 6a versus 190 g for the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 6a or OnePlus Nord 2T 5G?
Google Pixel 6a — Jul 2022 for the Google Pixel 6a versus May 2022 for the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 6a or the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 6a 7/10 and the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G 8/10.
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