Google Pixel 5a 5G
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Google Pixel 6a
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Google Pixel 5a 5G
Google Pixel 6a
Performance
83.589.5
Camera
95.797.6
Display
83.883.8
Battery
31.230.2
Build
76.474.8
Connectivity
88.687.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
71.774.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 5a 5G features a larger 6.34-inch OLED display compared to the 6.1-inch screen of the Pixel 6a, both offering a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 6a is powered by the more advanced Google Tensor chipset, while the Pixel 5a 5G utilizes the Snapdragon 765G.
- Both phones have a dual-camera setup with a 12.2 MP main sensor, but the Pixel 6a includes a slightly wider 12 MP ultrawide lens.
- The Pixel 5a has a larger 4680 mAh battery compared to the 4410 mAh in the Pixel 6a, both supporting 18W charging.
- Build quality is similar with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, but the Pixel 5a has an aluminum back, while the Pixel 6a uses plastic.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 5a launched with Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, while the Pixel 6a comes with Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, offering longer software support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Google Pixel 6a
General
Release Date
2021, August 17
2022, May 11
Announced
2021, August 17
2022, May 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.34"
6.1"
Type
OLED, HDR
OLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Google Tensor (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 620
Mali-G78 MP20
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4680 mAh
4410 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4680 mAh
Li-Po 4410 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired, PD3.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm (6.15 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
183 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Mostly Black
Chalk, Charcoal, Sage
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer