Google Pixel 5a 5G
#697
OnePlus 6T McLaren
#1185Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 5a 5G
OnePlus 6T McLaren
Performance
83.593.0
Camera
95.796.1
Display
83.881.6
Battery
31.227.0
Build
76.481.2
Connectivity
88.667.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
71.761.9
Summary
- The Google Pixel 5a 5G features a more modern build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the OnePlus 6T McLaren uses Gorilla Glass 6 and has a glass back, giving it a premium feel.
- The Pixel's 6.34-inch OLED display offers HDR support, whereas the OnePlus has a slightly smaller 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display without HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, which supports 5G, while the OnePlus uses the older Snapdragon 845, lacking 5G capability.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 12.2 MP main sensor and an 8 MP selfie camera, while the OnePlus has a 16 MP main camera and a 16 MP selfie camera, both with OIS and capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pixel at 4680 mAh compared to the OnePlus's 3700 mAh, although the OnePlus supports faster charging at 30W.
- The Pixel runs a more recent version of Android with a cleaner software experience, while the OnePlus is limited to an older version of Android and lacks stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
OnePlus 6T McLaren
General
Release Date
2021, August 17
2018, December 13
Announced
2021, August 17
2018, December 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.34"
6.41"
Type
OLED, HDR
Optic AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 10GB 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
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
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4680 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4680 mAh
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
30W wired, 50% in 20 min
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)
157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)
Weight
183 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Mostly Black
Speed Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) 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, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass