Google Pixel 3a vs OnePlus 6T
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 3a and the OnePlus 6T, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 3a | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Price | $74 | $124 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 20W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.6 in | 6.41 in |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 20 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 147 g | 185 g |
| Released | May 2019 | Nov 2018 |
Summary: Google Pixel 3a is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus 6T is ahead on battery, wired charging, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 6T is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 3a is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 3a | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Type | OLED | Optic AMOLED |
| Size | 5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.41 inches, 100.9 cm2 (~85.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Dragontrail Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 3a | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (10 nm) | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 615 | Adreno 630 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 3a | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1 2-LANE) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 3a | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Single | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Super Res Zoom | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Modules | — | 16 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS; 20 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 3a | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR | Auto-HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 3a | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired | 20W wired (Dash Charge) |
Body
| Google Pixel 3a | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Dimensions | 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm (5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 in) | 157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 147 g (5.19 oz) | 185 g (6.53 oz) |
| Build | Polycarbonate unibody (plastic back) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 3a | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 3a | OnePlus 6T |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, May 07 | 2018, October 29 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, May 15 | Available. Released 2018, November 06 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 3a or OnePlus 6T?
OnePlus 6T — 3,000 mAh for the Google Pixel 3a versus 3,700 mAh for the OnePlus 6T.
Which has more RAM, Google Pixel 3a or OnePlus 6T?
OnePlus 6T — 4 GB for the Google Pixel 3a versus 8 GB for the OnePlus 6T.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 3a or OnePlus 6T?
Google Pixel 3a — 147 g for the Google Pixel 3a versus 185 g for the OnePlus 6T.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 3a or OnePlus 6T?
Google Pixel 3a — May 2019 for the Google Pixel 3a versus Nov 2018 for the OnePlus 6T.
Is the Google Pixel 3a or the OnePlus 6T rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 3a 8/10 and the OnePlus 6T 8/10.
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