Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Pixel 6
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Bar | Bar |
| Model | Google Pixel 5a 5G | GB7N6, G9S9B16 |
| Announced | 2021, August | 2021, October |
| Released | 2021, August | 2021, October |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Dimensions | 154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.90 x 0.30 in) | 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) | 207 g (7.30 oz) |
| Protection | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), metal frame, metal back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Colors | Mostly Black | Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black |
| Network | ||
| 2G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 3G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 4G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Network | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Yes, Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.34 inches, 97.0 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Display Colors | 16M colors | 16M colors or more |
| Pixel Density | 415 ppi density | 411 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on display HDR | 120Hz, HDR10+ Always-on display |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Earphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Dual Cameras | Dual Cameras |
| Main Camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, 77˚ (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS |
| 2nd Camera | 16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm |
| Camera Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Selfie Set | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, 83˚ (wide), 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Auto-HDR | Auto-HDR |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | Google Pixel UI | Android |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Google Tensor (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Mali-G78 MP20 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128/256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | 23W Fast wireless charging / Reverse wireless charging |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity | 4680 mAh, Battery | 4614 mAh, Battery |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W / USB Power Delivery 2.0 | Yes, 30W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) / USB Power Delivery |
