Google Pixel 6a vs OnePlus Nord 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 6a vs OnePlus Nord 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 6aGoogle Pixel 6aGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
OnePlus Nord 2OnePlus Nord 2Global · 8GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 6a
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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OnePlus Nord 2
OnePlus Nord 2
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.6Design & Materials 7.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.5Performance & Hardware 7.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.6Camera 7.8Camera
Connectivity score 8.6 Connectivity 8.0 Connectivity
Battery score 5.8 Battery 6.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
50 reviews
8.7
68 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 6a vs OnePlus Nord 2

Specs Google Pixel 6a prices Google Pixel 6a
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		OnePlus Nord 2 prices OnePlus Nord 2
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.1" 6.43"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 88% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 71.8 mm
152.2 mm
8.7 mm 		73.3 mm
159.1 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 189 g
Micro Tensor
Octa-Core 		Dimensity 1200
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 827.053
v10 		714.400
v10
Battery 4410 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX766
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand Google OnePlus
Aliases G1AZG DN2103

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

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 6a
OnePlus Nord 2
Google Pixel 6a
OnePlus Nord 2
Size
71.8 mm • 152.2 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.3 mm • 159.1 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 178 g 189 g
Usable surface 84 % 88 %
Materials Plastic, Aluminium alloy Plastic, Glass
Resistance IP67 -
Colors
Black

White

Green
Gray

Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 6.1" 6.43"
Type Oled Super AMOLED • Samsung E3
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 180 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
9.1
Is it comfortable?
9.1
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
7.9
Number of reviews
50 reviews
68 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (MT6893)
CPU 2x2.8GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex-A55 1x Cortex-A78 3.0 GHz + 3x Cortex-A78 2.6 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 6 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G78 9x Arm Mali-G77 MC9 886MHz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
827.053
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 87% of devices
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714.400
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 83% 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
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • RGB

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.9
9.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.3
8.5
Number of reviews
50 reviews
68 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Sony IMX766
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sony IMX355
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.25
Pixel size
1.25 µm
1.14 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.9"
1/2.8"
3
Camera type
--

Black & white
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Sony IMX615
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.45
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.74"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
122
Mobile
133
Photo
126
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
8.2
Quality of selfies
8.2
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
8.6
Number of reviews
50 reviews
68 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • 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)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n41 (2500)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
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
  • Nano SIM

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
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

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)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

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

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 2.0

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- --
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.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.9
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.9
And the WiFi?
8.8
9.1
Number of reviews
50 reviews
68 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4410 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
65.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 35%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
50 reviews
68 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
  • OxygenOS 12 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 56%
    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
  • 18%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 83%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
50 reviews
68 reviews
Prices
From $ 244 --
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