Google Pixel 6a
#572
Nokia XR21
#1273Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 6a
Nokia XR21
Performance
89.583.4
Camera
97.619.1
Display
83.881.3
Battery
30.231.5
Build
74.873.5
Connectivity
87.487.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.360.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 6a features a more compact design with a glass front and aluminum frame, while the Nokia XR21 has a larger and heavier build with Gorilla Glass Victus and a plastic frame.
- In terms of display, the Pixel 6a offers an OLED panel with HDR support at 60Hz, whereas the XR21 has a 120Hz IPS LCD without HDR.
- Performance-wise, the Pixel 6a is powered by the Google Tensor chipset, providing optimized software integration, while the XR21 uses the Snapdragon 695, which is capable but less specialized for AI tasks.
- The Pixel 6a excels in camera capabilities with a 12.2 MP dual-camera system featuring OIS, compared to the XR21's 64 MP camera without OIS, although the XR21 has a higher resolution.
- The Pixel 6a has a 4410 mAh battery with 18W charging, while the XR21 offers a larger 4800 mAh battery with faster 33W charging.
- Both run Android 12, but the Pixel 6a promises longer software support with upgrades up to Android 15.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 6a
Nokia XR21
General
Release Date
2022, May 11
2023, May 03
Announced
2022, May 11
2023, May 03
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as Nokia XR30
Display
Size
6.1"
6.49"
Type
OLED, HDR
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
Unspecified
Camera
Main Camera
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
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4410 mAh
4800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4410 mAh
Li-Po 4800 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.0
33W wired, PD2.0, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (6.61 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
Weight
178 g
231 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Chalk, Charcoal, Sage
Midnight Black, Pine Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM(max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 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/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer