Category Breakdown
Camera
Pixel 5
Main sensor resolution (16 MP)
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Pixel 6a
Battery capacity (4,410 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Pixel 6a
Screen size (6.1")
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Pixel 5
Total weight (151g)
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Specs-per-dollar (server score)
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| Spec | Pixel 5 | Pixel 6a |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6" | 6.1" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| OLED | OLED | |
| 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Google Tensor (5 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 6 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,080 mAh | 4,410 mAh | |
| 18W | 18W | |
| 12W | No | |
Build | ||
| 151g | 178g | |
| 8mm | 8.9mm | |
| Aluminum back and frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back | |
| IP68 | 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 5
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Google Pixel 5
Highest resolution main camera.