Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Google Pixel 6a: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Google Pixel 6a. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 6 ProGoogle Pixel 6 ProGlobal · 12GB · 128GB
Google Pixel 6aGoogle Pixel 6aGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Global · 12GB · 128GB
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Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 6a
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.2Design & Materials 6.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.5Performance & Hardware 7.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.6Camera 7.6Camera
Connectivity score 8.9 Connectivity 8.6 Connectivity
Battery score 8.0 Battery 5.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
49 reviews
8.5
51 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Google Pixel 6a

Specs where to buy Google Pixel 6 Pro Google Pixel 6 Pro
Global · 12GB · 128GB 		Google Pixel 6a prices Google Pixel 6a
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6.71" 6.1"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 88% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 75.9 mm
163.9 mm
8.9 mm 		71.8 mm
152.2 mm
8.7 mm
Weight 210 g 178 g
Micro Tensor
Octa-Core 		Tensor
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 721.000
v10 		827.053
v10
Battery 5000 mAh 4410 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.85
GN1
2 3 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Google Google
Aliases GLUOG G1AZG

Release Date
Release date October 2021,
2 years ago 		May 2022,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6a
Size
75.9 mm • 163.9 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.8 mm • 152.2 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 210 g 178 g
Usable surface 88 % 84 %
Materials Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Aluminium Plastic, Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 IP67
Colors
Black

Green

Beige
Black

White

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.71" 6.1"
Type pOLED Oled
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 3120 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 512 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable refresh rate VRR
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.0
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
7.9
Number of reviews
49 reviews
51 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor Google Tensor
CPU 2x2.8GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex-A55 2x2.8GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex-A55
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G78 ARM Mali-G78

RAM
RAM 12 GB 6 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
721.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 83% of devices
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827.053
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 87% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
8.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.5
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
7.2
Number of reviews
49 reviews
51 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Samsung GN1 Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.85 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.20 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.31" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.25 µm
1.25 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.9"
1/2.9"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
48 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 3.5
Pixel size
0.80 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Google Lens
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 12 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX663 Sony IMX355
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.93" 1/2.8"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
134
Mobile
138
Photo
133
Video
138
Selfie
135
Photo
143
Video
122
Mobile
133
Photo
126
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
8.9
8.2
Quality of selfies
8.7
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.0
8.4
Number of reviews
49 reviews
51 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n14 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.990 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
8.8
Quality of the GPS
8.5
8.9
And the WiFi?
8.5
8.9
Number of reviews
49 reviews
51 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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4410 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 18%
    Less than a day
  • 53%
    One day
  • 24%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
49 reviews
51 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 57%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 2%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 57%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 35%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 85%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 83%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
49 reviews
51 reviews
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