Pixel 6 Pro vs Pixel 6a
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Pixel 6 Pro vs Pixel 6a Pricing
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Size
The Pixel 6 Pro measures 6.5” (H) x 3.0” (W) x 0.4” (D), weighs 7.41 ounces, and features a 6.7” display size. To compare, the Pixel 6a measurements are as follows: 6.0” (H) x 2.8” (W) x 0.34” (D), with a weight of 6.3 ounces, and a 6.1” display size.
| Size | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 6a |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 76 mm 3.0 inches | 72 mm 2.8 inches |
| Height | 164 mm 6.5 inches | 152 mm 6.0 inches |
| Depth | 9 mm 0.4 inches | 9 mm 0.4 inches |
| Weight | 210 g 7.4 ounces | 178 g 6.3 ounces |
Camera
The Pixel 6 Pro features an 11.1MP ultra-wide-angle front-facing camera with a 94-degree field of view and a triple-rear camera system with a 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide-angle lens, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle (114-degree field of view) lens, and a 48MP telephoto lens.
In comparison, the Pixel 6a features an 8MP wide-angle front-facing camera with an 84-degree field of view and a dual-rear camera array with a 12.2MP dual-pixel wide-angle lens and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle (114-degree field of view) lens.
The Pixel 6 Pro camera supports Google’s Motion Mode feature. Aside from Motion Mode, the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6a share many of the same camera features, such as Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Night Sight, Top Shot, and more.
| Camera | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 6a |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 50.3 MP | 12.2 MP |
| Resolution | 8192x6144 | 12.2 MP + 12 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.7 | |
| Secondary | 8.0 MP | |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
Screen
The Pixel 6 Pro has a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 at 512 pixels per inch and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Pixel 6 Pro display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass, and it supports refresh rates up to 120Hz using Smooth Display.
The Pixel 6a has a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 at 429 pixels per inch and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The Pixel 6a display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass and supports refresh rates up to 60Hz.
Otherwise, the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6a share some of the same display features, including a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, HDR support, a high-brightness mode, an at-a-glance mode, a now-playing mode, and an always-on display mode.
| Display | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 6a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Tech | None | OLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 2400x1080 |
| Screen Size | 170 mm 6.7 in | 156 mm 6.1 in |
| Pixels Per Inch | 513 ppi | 429 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | - Hz | 60 Hz |
Battery
The Pixel 6 Pro is equipped with a 5003 mAh battery and the Pixel 6a is equipped with a 4410 mAh battery, and both models support fast wired charging and feature an Extreme Battery Saver mode.
The Extreme Battery Saver mode on the Pixel 6 Pro allows for up to 48 hours of battery life, and the Extreme Battery Saver mode on the Pixel 6a allows for up to 72 hours of battery life. Under normal conditions, the battery capacities of the Pixel 6 Pro and the Pixel 6a allow for up to 24 hours of battery life.
The Pixel 6 Pro also supports fast wireless charging and can wirelessly charge other devices using Battery Share.
| Battery | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 6a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5003 mAh | 4410 mAh |
| Longevity | 48 hours | hours |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
Processing
| Processor | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 6a |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Samsung Google Tensor S5P9845 (GS101) | Google Tensor |
| CPU Cores | 8 | |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | |
| GPU Cores | 20 |
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