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Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6a specs comparison
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The Pixel 6a is the latest, and the obvious cheaper option of the two. But it is given the same CPU used on the vanilla Pixel 6. But it comes in a more compact body, rocking 6.1-inches screen, instead of the 6.4-inches screen on the standard version. The Pixel 6a also come with updated camera app and features.
The Pixel 6 on the other hand has better Camera hardware than the 6a. The primary camera sensors is a 50-megapixel lens, while the Pixel 6a is got just 12.2-megapixels. Both phones might have the same CPU, but the standard model is powered by more RAM. There are other notable differences between the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6a as specified in the table below.
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Network Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network Bands |
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - All models |
| 4G Network Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - All models |
| 5G Network Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, {(257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave} only G9S9B model} HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G - All models |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As |
- - - - |
BODY
| Dimensions | 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 207 grams 178 grams |
| Build |
Gorilla Glass Victus on the front, - Gorilla Glass 6 on the back - Aluminum frame - IP68 dust/water resistant Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3) / Plastic back / Aluminum frame - IP67 dust/water resistant |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | AMOLED touchscreen, 16M colors OLED touchscreen / 16M colors / HDR |
| Size | 6.4 inches, (83.4% screen-to-body ratio 6.1 inches, (83.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (410 ppi density) 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (429 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System | Android 12 Android 12 |
| 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 + ROM | 8 GB 6GB + 128GB |
| Card Slot | No No |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Double Lenses Double Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 50MP, F1.9, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ FoV Main: 12.2MP, F1.7, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ FoV |
| Camera Features | Autofocus, Touch focus, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, gyro-EIS, OIS Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Digital zoom / HDR / Touch focus / Face detection / Dual-LED flash / gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Video Resolution | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel front camera 8-megapixel front camera |
| Camera Features | F/2.0 aperture, Auto-HDR, panorama F/2.0 aperture / Auto-HDR / panorama |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Speaker Location | Top and Chin Top and Chin |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C No |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| FM Radio | No No |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity |
Non-removable 4614mAh Li-Ion battery Reverse wireless charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 Non-removable 4410mAh Li-Ion battery charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 21W charging |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable Charging Brick / USB cable |
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