Google Pixel 3a
#2169
OnePlus 6
#2155Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 3a
OnePlus 6
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.950.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.661.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 3a features a smaller 5.6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, while the OnePlus 6 has a larger 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED display at 1080 x 2280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 3a is powered by the Snapdragon 670 chipset, whereas the OnePlus 6 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 845.
- The Pixel 3a's rear camera is 12.2 MP with OIS, while the OnePlus 6 has a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP main sensor and OIS, offering more versatility.
- The Pixel 3a has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly less than the OnePlus 6's 3300 mAh, but both lack wireless charging.
- For software, the Pixel 3a runs on a more recent version of Android, offering a cleaner experience, while the OnePlus 6 features OxygenOS, which is known for its customization options.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Pixel 3a using a plastic back and frame, compared to the glass front and back with an aluminum frame of the OnePlus 6.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 3a
OnePlus 6
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2018, May 17
Announced
2019, May 07
2018, May 16
Description
Versions: G020A, G020E, G020B
For Europe, Asia, North America, China
Display
Size
5.6"
6.28"
Type
OLED
Optic AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 615
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS20 MP (16 MP effective), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
20W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm (5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 in)
155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
147 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White, Amber Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes