Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Google Pixel 6
Comparison between Google Pixel 5a 5G and Google Pixel 6: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 6, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 5a 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 183 g
- against 207 g
Google Pixel 6, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 721,000
- against 379,500
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Google Tensor |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Mali-G78 MP20 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 379,500 | 721,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,365 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,083 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.4 GHz core, one 2.2 GHz core, and six 1.8 GHz cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-X1 cores at 2.80 GHz, 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.25 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Green, Coral |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 158.6 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Best value | 207 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,680 mAh Best value | 4,614 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 21 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 843 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.34″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 415 ppi Best value | 411 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, OLED, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Magnetometer |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 3.1 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.18 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.96 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | 7,350 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | 3,670 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G1F8F, G4S1M | GB7N6, G9S9B16, G9S9B, GR1YH |
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