Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 6a
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 6 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 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Price | $112 | $2,375 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,614 mAh | 4,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 21W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12.2 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 207 g | 178 g |
| Released | Oct 2021 | Jul 2022 |
Summary: Google Pixel 6 is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max). Google Pixel 6a is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 6 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ | OLED, HDR |
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Always-on display | Always-on display, 60Hz refresh rate |
Platform
| Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 17 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 17 |
| 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
| Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | — |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB UFS 3.1 |
| RAM | — | 6GB LPDDR5 |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | 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; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4614 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4410 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 21W (advertised 50% in 30 min), USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast wireless charging 21W, Reverse wireless charging | 18W fast charging |
Body
| Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.2 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches) | 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7 mm (5.99 x 2.83 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 207 g (7.30 oz) | 178 g (6.3 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP67 rated (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|
| Announced | October 2021 | May 11, 2022 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 28 | Released July 21, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 6 or Google Pixel 6a?
Google Pixel 6 — 4,614 mAh for the Google Pixel 6 versus 4,410 mAh for the Google Pixel 6a.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 6 or Google Pixel 6a?
Google Pixel 6a — 207 g for the Google Pixel 6 versus 178 g for the Google Pixel 6a.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 6 or Google Pixel 6a?
Google Pixel 6a — Oct 2021 for the Google Pixel 6 versus Jul 2022 for the Google Pixel 6a.
Is the Google Pixel 6 or the Google Pixel 6a rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 6 9/10 and the Google Pixel 6a 7/10.
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