Google Pixel 5a vs Google Pixel 6a
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 5a and the Google Pixel 6a, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 5a | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Price | $150 | $2,375 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,680 mAh | 4,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.34 in | 6.1 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 12.2 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 183 g | 178 g |
| Released | Aug 2021 | Jul 2022 |
Summary: Google Pixel 5a is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera. Google Pixel 6a is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 5a is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 5a | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | OLED, HDR |
| Size | 6.34 inches | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | — | Always-on display, 60Hz refresh rate |
Platform
| Google Pixel 5a | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 17 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Google Tensor (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Mali-G78 MP20 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 5a | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 2.1 | 128GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 5a | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Dual | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm | 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 | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Night Sight, Face Unblur, Portrait Mode |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 5a | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 5a | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4680 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4410 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 18W fast charging |
Body
| Google Pixel 5a | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Dimensions | 154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.90 x 0.30 in) | 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7 mm (5.99 x 2.83 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) | 178 g (6.3 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum unibody with a thick plastic coating, Gorilla Glass 3 front | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP67 rated (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 5a | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| 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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| Google Pixel 5a | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Announced | August 17, 2021 | May 11, 2022 |
| Status | Released August 26, 2021 | Released July 21, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 5a or Google Pixel 6a?
Google Pixel 5a — 4,680 mAh for the Google Pixel 5a versus 4,410 mAh for the Google Pixel 6a.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 5a or Google Pixel 6a?
Google Pixel 6a — 183 g for the Google Pixel 5a versus 178 g for the Google Pixel 6a.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 5a or Google Pixel 6a?
Google Pixel 6a — Aug 2021 for the Google Pixel 5a versus Jul 2022 for the Google Pixel 6a.
Is the Google Pixel 5a or the Google Pixel 6a rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 5a 8/10 and the Google Pixel 6a 7/10.
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