Google Pixel 6a
#1060
Huawei P20 Pro
#1668Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 6a
Huawei P20 Pro
Performance
70.862.5
Camera
54.452.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
66.363.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 6a features a more modern build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, while the Huawei P20 Pro offers a premium feel with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back.
- Both phones have a 6.1-inch OLED display, but the Pixel 6a supports HDR, enhancing its visual experience compared to the P20 Pro.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 6a is powered by the Google Tensor chipset, providing a more efficient experience than the Kirin 970 in the P20 Pro.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the P20 Pro boasting a 40 MP main sensor and additional telephoto and monochrome lenses, while the Pixel 6a has a dual-camera setup with a 12.2 MP main sensor.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel 6a at 4410 mAh compared to the P20 Pro's 4000 mAh, although the latter supports faster charging at 22.5W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 6a runs Android 12 with extensive upgrade support, while the P20 Pro launched with Android 8.1 and is limited to EMUI 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 6a
Huawei P20 Pro
General
Release Date
2022, May 11
2018, April 06
Announced
2022, May 11
2018, March 27
Description
N/A
Versions: CLT-L09, CLT-L29 (Global), CLT-AL00, CLT-AL01, CLT-TL01 (China, Hong Kong)HUAWEI P20 Pro Leather Limited Edition CLT-AL00L (China)
Display
Size
6.1"
6.1"
Type
OLED, HDR
OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
1080 x 2240 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~408 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
Google Tensor (5 nm)
Kirin 970 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20
Mali-G72 MP12
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
40 MP
Main Camera Details
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
40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom20 MP B/W, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7"
Front Camera
8 MP
24 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4410 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4410 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.0
22.5W wired, 58% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
155 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm (6.10 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight
178 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Chalk, Charcoal, Sage
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 12
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No