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Google Pixel 5a vs Google Pixel 6a Specs Comparison

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8.9
Google Pixel 5a
5.4
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 5a Google Pixel 6a
Released · Aug 26, 2021
Released · Jul 21, 2022
6.3-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
6.1-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
12.2 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
12.2 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
6GB · 128GB
6GB · 128GB
4680 mAh
4410 mAh
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Display

Size
6.3-inch 6.1-inch
Resolution
2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 415 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI
Technology
OLED OLED
Refresh rate
60Hz
Screen-to-body
84.93 % 82.14 %
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm) Tensor (5 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475 Prime, 64-bit Hexa-core, 2x 2.80GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x 2.25GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x 1.80GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Adreno 620 Mali-G78 MP20
RAM
6GB 6GB (LPDDR5)
Internal storage
128GB 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable
OS
Android (12, 11) Android (15, 14, 13, 12)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4680 mAh 4410 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 18.0W Wired: 18.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
7h 7min
Browsing
15h 6min
Video
10h 46min
Gaming
10h 46min
Battery Life Estimate
5h 52min
Browsing
13h 51min
Video
8h 51min
Gaming
6h 48min
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Camera

Rear
Dual camera Dual camera
Main camera
12.2 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Focal length: 27 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm 		12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
16 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2 		12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Front
8 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) 8 MP
PhoneArena Camera Tests
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
133
Overall
140
Photo
127
Video
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Design

Dimensions
6.15 x 2.88 x 0.35 inches
(156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm) 		5.99 x 2.83 x 0.35 inches
(152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9mm)
Weight
6.46 oz(183.0 g) 6.28 oz(178.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Frame: Metal 		Back: Glass, Plastic
Frame: Metal
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP67 Water, Dust; IP67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) Optical in-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Mostly Black Chalk, Charcoal, Sage

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n5, n12, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, Sub-6 Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
aptX, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0 5.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 		802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6)
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, Mass storage device Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging
Hearing aid compatible
M3/T4 M4/T4
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC NFC

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 449 $ 449
In The Box
Phone, USB Type-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Papers

Availability

Officially announced
May 11, 2022

Alternative variants

International
5G Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n40, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6
4G (FDD) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600)
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