Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 6a vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Comparison between Google Pixel 6a and OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and OnePlus.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 6a, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 6a | Nord CE 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 5.2 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 6a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 827,053
- against 424,800
- 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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 65 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Nord CE 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 827,053 Best value | 424,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,373 Best value | 900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,047 Best value | 2,188 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1, 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Nord CE 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green | Grey, Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 73.2 mm |
| Body Height | 152.2 mm | 160.6 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 173 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Nord CE 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,410 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Nord CE 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 778 nits Best value | 600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.43″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi Best value | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | OLED, HDR, Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Nord CE 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Nord CE 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Nord CE 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years Best value | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Nord CE 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 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 n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 7,350 Mbps Best value | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,670 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Nord CE 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Nord CE 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GX7AS, GB62Z, G1AZG, GB17L | IV2201 |
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