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Google Pixel 6a vs Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro: Price, Specifications Compared

Google Pixel 6a vs Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro: Price, Specifications Compared

Google Pixel 6a is not yet launched in India, however, the company claims that the smartphone will make its way to India, later this year.

By Apoorva Sinha | Updated: 13 May 2022 18:39 IST

Google Pixel 6a vs Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro: Price, Specifications Compared

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Google Pixel 6a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro (pictured) all three phones run Android 12 OS

Highlights

Google Pixel 6a price starts at $449 (roughly Rs. 34,800)
Pixel 6 Pro offers a triple rear camera setup
Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro come with a USB Type-C port

Google Pixel 6a was launched at Google I/O as a watered-down version of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Unlike the models that were launched last year, the latest smartphone in the Google Pixel 6 series will be available for purchase in India. All three phones are powered by Google's custom Tensor SoC, have a similar design, and will run the latest Android OS. However, they are different from each other in terms of pricing, display, camera, and battery capacity.

In this article, we will compare the price and specifications of the Google Pixel 6a, Pixel 6, and the Pixel 6 Pro.

Google Pixel 6a vs Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro price compared

The Google Pixel 6a launched at $449 (roughly Rs. 34,800) in select regions. The Pixel 6a will be sold in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage colour options and will be available for pre-order in the US starting July 21, as per the company. Google is yet to announce pricing and availability for the Google Pixel 6a in other markets, including India.

In contrast, the Google Pixel 6 was launched at $599 (roughly Rs. 45,000) last year, whereas the Pixel 6 Pro was launched at $899 (roughly Rs. 67,500). Both Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were also not launched in India.

Google Pixel 6a vs Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro specifications compared

The Google Pixel 6a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro, all come with dual-SIM support and are powered by an octa-core Google Tensor SoC. On the software part, phones run on Android 12 and also pack 128GB of inbuilt storage.

The Pixel 6a features a 6.10-inch display with full-HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The Pixel 6, on the other hand, houses a 6.40-inch full-HD+ display with a pixel density of 411 pixels per inch (PPI) and a 90Hz refresh rate. Finally, the Pixel 6 Pro comes with a 6.70-inch Quad HD+ display with a pixel density of 512 pixels per inch (PPI) and a 120Hz refresh rate.

In terms of RAM, the Google Pixel 6a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro offer 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM, and 12GB RAM, respectively.

For optics, the Pixel 6a offers a dual rear camera setup that features a 12.2-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.7 lens and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 lens. The Pixel 6 too comes with a dual rear camera setup, but with a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.85 lens, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 lens.

The Pixel 6 Pro, on the other hand, has a triple rear camera setup that has a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.85 lens, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto camera with an f/3.5 lens.

For selfies and video chats, the Pixel 6a and Pixel 6 come with an 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 lens, whereas the Pixel 6 Pro has a 11.1-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 lens.

Connectivity options on the Google Pixel 6a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC support. All three of them also come with a USB Type-C port.

The Google Pixel 6a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. The three phones also include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor.

Google has provided a 4,410mAh non-removable battery with fast charging support on the Pixel 6a, whereas, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are equipped with 4,614mAh and 5,003mAh battery, respectively. Both these smartphones support wireless charging, as well as proprietary fast charging.

And finally, in terms of measurements, the Pixel 6a measures 152.16x71.8 x8.85mm and weighs 178 grams. The Pixel 6 measures 158.60x74.80x8.90mm and weighs 207 grams, whereas the Pixel 6 Pro measures 163.90x75.90x8.90mm and weighs 210 grams.

Moreover, the Google Pixel 6a features an IP67 rating for dust and water protection, whereas the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro come with a slightly better, IP68 rating.

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Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Google Pixel 6 comparison

	Google Pixel 6a	Google Pixel 6 Pro	Google Pixel 6
Ratings
Overall NDTV Rating		-	-
Design Rating		-	-
Display Rating		-	-
Software Rating		-	-
Performance Rating		-	-
Battery Life Rating		-	-
Camera Rating		-	-
Value for Money Rating		-	-
Key Specs
Display	6.10-inch	6.70-inch	6.40-inch
Processor	Google Tensor	Google Tensor	Google Tensor
Front Camera	8-megapixel	11.1-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	12.2-megapixel + 12-megapixel	50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel	50-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM	6GB	8GB, 12GB	8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity	4410mAh	5003mAh	4614mAh
OS	Android 13	Android 12	Android 12
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1440x3120 pixels	1080x2400 pixels
GENERAL
Brand	Google	Google	Google
Model	Pixel 6a	Pixel 6 Pro	Pixel 6
Release date	May 12, 2022	October 19, 2021	October 19, 2021
Launched in India	No	No	No
IP rating	IP67	IP68	IP68
Battery capacity (mAh)	4410	5003	4614
Removable battery	No	-	-
Colours	Chalk, Charcoal, Sage	Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, Stormy Black	Kinda Coral, Sorta Seafoam, Stormy Black
Dimensions (mm)	-	163.90 x 75.90 x 8.90	158.60 x 74.80 x 8.90
Weight (g)	-	210.00	207.00
Fast charging	-	Proprietary	Proprietary
Wireless charging	-	Yes	Yes
DISPLAY
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz	90 Hz
Resolution Standard	FHD+	-	-
Screen size (inches)	6.10	6.70	6.40
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1440x3120 pixels	1080x2400 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass	-	-
Aspect ratio	20:9	19.5:9	20:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	512	411
HARDWARE
Processor	octa-core	2.8GHz octa-core (2x2.8GHz + 2x2.25GHz)	2.8GHz octa-core (2x2.8GHz + 2x2.25GHz)
Processor make	Google Tensor	Google Tensor	Google Tensor
RAM	6GB	8GB, 12GB	8GB
Internal storage	128GB	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	No	No	No
CAMERA
Rear camera	12.2-megapixel (f/1.7) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2)	50-megapixel (f/1.85, 1.2-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.25-micron) + 48-megapixel (f/3.5, 0.8-micron)	50-megapixel (f/1.85, 1.2-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.25-micron)
No. of Rear Cameras	2	3	2
Front camera	8-megapixel (f/2.0)	11.1-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.22-micron)	8-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.12-micron)
No. of Front Cameras	1	1	1
Rear autofocus	-	Yes	Yes
Rear flash	-	Yes	Yes
Pop-Up Camera	-	No	No
SOFTWARE
Operating system	Android 13	Android 12	Android 12
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.20	Yes, v 5.20	Yes, v 5.20
NFC	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes	Yes
Micro-USB	-	No	No
Lightning	-	No	No
Number of SIMs	-	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	-	-	Yes
SENSORS
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	-	Yes	Yes
SIM 1
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	-	Yes	Yes
5G	-	Yes	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	-	eSIM	eSIM
4G/ LTE	-	Yes	Yes
5G	-	Yes	Yes

Google Pixel 6a

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
IP67-rated design
Impressive cameras for photos
Vibrant OLED display
Stock Android 13 software

Bad
Plastic back is prone to scratches
60Hz display does not feel fluid
Cannot handle heavy gaming
Recorded video needs work
Relatively slow charging, no wireless charging
Battery life could be better

Read detailed Google Pixel 6a review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Google Tensor

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12.2-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4410mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Google Pixel 6 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Google Tensor

Front Camera 11.1-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5003mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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Google Pixel 6

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.40-inch

Processor Google Tensor

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4614mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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