Measurements for the Pixel 6 are as follows: 6.2” (H) x 2.9” (W) x 0.4” (D), with a weight of 7.30 ounces and a 6.4” display size. And to compare, the Pixel 6a measures 6.0” (H) x 2.8” (W) x 0.34” (D), weighs 6.3 ounces, and features a 6.1” display size.

Size and Weight: Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6a
Size	Pixel 6	Pixel 6a
Width	75 mm 2.9 inches	72 mm 2.8 inches
Height	159 mm 6.2 inches	152 mm 6.0 inches
Depth	9 mm 0.4 inches	9 mm 0.4 inches
Weight	207 g 7.3 ounces	178 g 6.3 ounces

Camera

The Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6a share a similar camera setup, and a similar feature set, but the Pixel 6 has a few advantages over the Pixel 6a.

The Pixel 6 features an 8MP front-facing camera and a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide-angle lens and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The Pixel 6a features an 8MP front-facing camera and a dual rear camera setup with a 12.2MP dual-pixel wide-angle lens and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens.

An added camera feature found only on the Pixel 6 is Motion Mode. But otherwise, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a camera features include Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Frequent Face, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Top Shot, Night Sight, and more.

Cameras: Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6a
Camera	Pixel 6	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 has a 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 at 411 pixels per inch, supports refresh rates up to 90 Hz with Smooth Display, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass.

To compare, the Pixel 6a has a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 at 429 pixels per inch, supports refresh rates up to 60 Hz, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass.

Otherwise, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a displays both feature a high brightness mode, an at-a-glance mode, a now-playing mode, an always-on mode, an aspect ratio of 20:9, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and support for HDR.

Screen and Display: Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6a
Display	Pixel 6	Pixel 6a
Screen Tech	None	OLED
Resolution	1080x2400	2400x1080
Screen Size	163 mm 6.4 in	156 mm 6.1 in
Pixels Per Inch	411 ppi	429 ppi
Refresh Rate	- Hz	60 Hz

Battery

The Pixel 6 has a 4614 mAh battery and the Pixel 6a has a 4410 mAh battery. These battery capacities will allow both models to get 24 hours of battery life, and both phones support fast wired charging.

The Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6a also feature an Extreme Battery Saver mode, which allows for up to 48 hours of battery life on the Pixel 6 and up to 72 hours of battery life on the Pixel 6a.

The Pixel 6 also supports fast wireless charging and features Battery Share. The Battery Share functionality allows you to wirelessly charge other devices such as a Pixel Watch or Pixel Buds.

Battery and Charging: Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6a
Battery	Pixel 6	Pixel 6a
Capacity	4614 mAh	4410 mAh
Longevity	48 hours	hours
USB	USB-C	USB-C

Processing

Processing: Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6a
Processor	Pixel 6	Pixel 6a
CPU	Samsung Google Tensor S5P9845 (GS101)	Google Tensor
CPU Cores		8
GPU		Mali-G78 MP20
GPU Cores		20

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Color Choices

Pixel 6

Available in 3 colors:

Black
Coral
Seafoam

Pixel 6a

Available in 3 colors:

Chalk
Charcoal
Sage

Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6a Colors

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a have completely different color choices. The Pixel 6 offers three color choices: Seafoam, Black, and Coral. The Pixel 6a sports three different color choices: Charcoal, Sage, and Chalk.

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