Google Pixel 6
#294
Google Pixel 8a
#117Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 8a
Performance
89.692.0
Camera
97.697.2
Display
85.295.8
Battery
91.890.8
Build
81.974.8
Connectivity
89.788.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
82.389.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 6 features a larger 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Pixel 8a has a slightly smaller 6.1-inch OLED display that supports a higher 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 2000 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 6 is powered by the Google Tensor chipset, whereas the Pixel 8a utilizes the more advanced Tensor G3, offering improved efficiency and processing power.
- The camera system on the Pixel 8a has a higher resolution with a 64 MP main sensor compared to the 50 MP sensor on the Pixel 6, along with an upgraded 13 MP ultrawide lens.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the Pixel 6 at 4614 mAh and the Pixel 8a at 4492 mAh, but the Pixel 6 supports faster charging at 30W compared to the 18W of the Pixel 8a.
- Both phones run on Android, with the Pixel 6 launching on Android 12 and the Pixel 8a on Android 14, with the latter offering more major Android upgrades.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Pixel 6 featuring Gorilla Glass Victus and a glass back, while the Pixel 8a has Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic back, making the Pixel 6 heavier at 207g compared to the 188g of the Pixel 8a.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 8a
General
Release Date
2021, October 19
2024, May 07
Announced
2021, October 19
2024, May 07
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.1"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor (5 nm)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm
64 MP (16 MP eff.), f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4614 mAh
4492 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4614 mAh
Li-Po 4492 mAh
Charging Details
Wired (based on 30W charger), PD3.0, 50% in 30 min21W wirelessReverse wireless
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Weight
207 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / 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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer