Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Pixel 6a
Battery capacity (4,410 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
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Pixel 4a
AnTuTu benchmark (268,714 pts)
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Pixel 6a
Screen size (6.1")
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Pixel 4a
Total weight (143g)
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Specs-per-dollar (server score)
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| Spec | Pixel 4a | Pixel 6a |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 5.81" | 6.1" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| OLED | OLED | |
| 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Single | Dual | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) | Google Tensor (5 nm) | |
| 268,714 | — | |
| 1,626 | — | |
| 6 GB | 6 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,140 mAh | 4,410 mAh | |
| 18W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 143g | 178g | |
| 8.2mm | 8.9mm | |
| plastic | Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back | |
| none | IP67 | |
| Budget | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Google Pixel 6a
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Google Pixel 6a
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Google Pixel 6a
Highest resolution main camera.