Pixel 5a 5G vs Pixel 6a

Name: Google Pixel 5a 5G
Brand: Google
SKU: google-pixel-5a-5g
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Google released the Pixel 5a in August 2021, and released the Pixel 6a about a year later, in July 2022. The Pixel 5a arrived with Android 11 and is slated to receive Android version updates and security updates through at least August 2024. The Pixel 6a arrived with Android 12 and is slated to receive Android version updates through at least July 2025 and security updates through at least July 2027.

Price Comparison

Pixel 5a 5G

Low price:

$117

Avg price:

$126

How much does Pixel 5a 5G cost?

Pixel 6a

Low price:

$108

Avg price:

$136

What's the best Pixel 6a price?

Pixel 5a 5G vs Pixel 6a Pricing

The Pixel 5a 5G fetches a higher starting price at $117 compared to the Pixel 6a, which starts at $108.

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Specs Comparison

The Pixel 5a specs include an always-on 6.34-inch FHD+ OLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G with Octa-Core processor, Adreno 620, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, the Titan M security module, and Pixel Imprint. The Pixel 5a specs also include an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, a premium metal unibody design, a 4680 mAh battery, stereo speakers, noise suppression, a 3.5mm audio jack, and USB-C.

To compare, the Pixel 6a specs include an always-on 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display, a Google Tensor processor, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, the Titan M2 security chip, Security Core, and Fingerprint Unlock. The Pixel 6a specs also include a fingerprint-resistant coating, an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, a 4410 mAh battery, stereo speakers, noise suppression, two microphones, and USB-C.

Size

The Pixel 5a measures 6.1” (H) x 2.9” (W) x 0.35” (D), weighs 6.5 ounces and features a 6.3” display size. In comparison, 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 5a 5G vs Pixel 6a
Size	Pixel 5a 5G	Pixel 6a
Width	73 mm 2.9 inches
Height	156 mm 6.2 inches
Depth	9 mm 0.4 inches
Weight	183 g 6.5 ounces

Camera

The Pixel 5a and the Pixel 6a feature an 8MP fixed-focus front camera. The Pixel 5a front camera has an 83-degree field of view and the Pixel 6a front camera has an 84-degree field of view.

The Pixel 5a and the Piel 6a both feature dual rear camera setups. The Pixel 5a has a 12.2MP dual-pixel wide camera and a 16MP ultrawide camera, and the Pixel 6a has a 12.2MP dual-pixel wide camera and a 12MP ultrawide camera.

The Pixel 5a and the Pixel 6a share many of the same camera features, but the Pixel 6a has some extras, including Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, manual white balancing, and Locked Folder. The shared camera features include Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Cinematic Pan, Frequent Faces, Motion Autofocus, Night Sight, Top Shot, and others.

Cameras: Pixel 5a 5G vs Pixel 6a
Camera	Pixel 5a 5G	Pixel 6a
Primary	12.2 MP
Resolution	4032x3024

Screen

The Pixel 5a features a 6.34-inch FHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 at 413 pixels per inch and a contrast ratio of 100,000:1. The Pixel 6a features a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 at 429 pixels per inch and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1

The Pixel 5a and the Pixel 6a displays both feature an aspect ratio of 20:9, HDR support, a now-playing mode, and an always-on display mode and are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass. The Pixel 6a also features a high-brightness mode and an at-a-glance mode.

Screen and Display: Pixel 5a 5G vs Pixel 6a
Display	Pixel 5a 5G	Pixel 6a
Resolution	1080x2400
Screen Size	161 mm 6.3 in
Pixels Per Inch	418 ppi	ppi

Battery

The Pixel 5a is powered by a 4680 mAh battery and the Pixel 6a is powered by a 4410 mAh battery. Both phones support fast wired charging and feature an Extreme Battery Saver mode. The battery-saver mode on the Pixel 5a will allow for up to 48 hours of battery life, and the battery-saver mode on the Pixel 6a will allow for up to 72 hours of battery life.