Google Pixel 5a 5G
#1239
OnePlus 6T McLaren
#1634Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 5a 5G
OnePlus 6T McLaren
Performance
70.867.0
Camera
50.650.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.048.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
65.263.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
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
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@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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mostly Black
Speed Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No