Google Pixel 4a
#1961
OnePlus 6
#2155Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4a
OnePlus 6
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
49.950.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
62.361.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4a features a compact design with a plastic back and frame, weighing 143g, while the OnePlus 6 has a glass back and aluminum frame, weighing 177g, giving it a more premium feel.
- The Pixel 4a's 5.81-inch OLED display offers HDR support and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, whereas the OnePlus 6 has a larger 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED display with a slightly lower resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 4a is powered by the Snapdragon 730G, while the OnePlus 6 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 845, providing better overall performance.
- The Pixel 4a's camera is a single 12.2 MP sensor with excellent software processing, while the OnePlus 6 has a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP main sensor, offering more versatility in photography.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the OnePlus 6 at 3300mAh compared to the Pixel 4a's 3140mAh, and both devices lack wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 4a runs a more recent version of Android with a cleaner experience, while the OnePlus 6 runs OxygenOS based on an older version of Android.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4a
OnePlus 6
General
Release Date
2020, August 03
2018, May 17
Announced
2020, August 03
2018, May 16
Description
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a 5G
For Europe, Asia, North America, China
Display
Size
5.81"
6.28"
Type
OLED, HDR
Optic AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB 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/1.7, 27mm (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), 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
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
3140 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3140 mAh
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
20W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in)
155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
143 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Barely Blue
Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White, Amber Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 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, DLNA
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 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
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