Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 6a vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
Comparison between Google Pixel 6a and Realme 9 Pro Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme 9 Pro Plus, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 6a | 9 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 6a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 827,053
- against 416,031
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Realme 9 Pro Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6a | 9 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 |
| 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 | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 827,053 Best value | 416,031 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,373 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,047 | — |
| 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 CPU with 2x Cortex-A78 at 2.5 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 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 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6a | 9 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green | Black, Green, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 73.3 mm |
| Body Height | 152.2 mm | 160.2 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 182 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 6a | 9 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,410 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 60 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6a | 9 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 778 nits Best value | 600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 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 | 429 ppi Best value | 411 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 360 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 100,000 :1 |
| Display Features | OLED, HDR, Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 6a | 9 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 6a | 9 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Heart Rate Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 6a | 9 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 6a | 9 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 B13, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| 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, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.73 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,350 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,670 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 6a | 9 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 6a | 9 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GX7AS, GB62Z, G1AZG, GB17L | RMX3392, RMX3393 |
