Google Pixel 6a Buyer's Guide
Pixel 6a Release Date: July 2022
Swappasaurus says...
Google announced the Pixel 6a in May 2022 and released it for sale in July 2022. The Google Pixel 6a is part of the A-series of Pixel smartphones, which are lower priced compared to the regular (non-A) Pixel smartphones. The Pixel 6a design is similar to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, and the 6a was introduced with key points such as “exceptional” camera features, along with speech recognition and security “you can trust” which come courtesy of Google Tensor.
Pixel 6a Price
Pixel 6a Specs
Swappasaurus says...
The Google Pixel 6a specs include a 6.1” FHD+ OLED display, Google Tensor processor, Titan M2 security coprocessor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Other highlights include Gorilla Glass 3 to protect the display, 5G mmWave and 5G Sub 6GHz network support, a USB-C port for charging, and dual-SIM (nano SIM and eSIM) support. Google also promises the Pixel 6a will review five years of security updates (from July 2022 when the phone was first released).
Size and Weight
| Size | 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Width | 72 mm 2.8 inches |
| Height | 152 mm 6.0 inches |
| Depth | 9 mm 0.4 inches |
| Weight | 178 g 6.3 ounces |
Measurements for the Google Pixel 6a are as follows: 6.0” (H) x 2.8” (W) x 0.35” (D). The Pixel 6a has a 6.1” display size and weighs 6.3 ounces.
Screen and Display
| Screen Tech | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 |
| Screen Size | 156 mm 6.1 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 429 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| 6.1-inch OLED, 60 Hz, Gorilla Glass 3 | |
The Google Pixel 6a features a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 and a PPI of 429. The display has an aspect ratio of 20:9, a refresh rate of 60 Hz, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Other key details for the display include a high brightness mode, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and HDR support.
Cameras
| Primary | 12.2 MP |
| Resolution | 12.2 MP + 12 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Dual rear: 12.2 MP wide (f/1.7) + 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) | |
| Secondary | 8.0 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Front: 8 MP (f/2.0) | |
The Pixel 6a features an 8MP front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture, fixed focus, and an 84-degree wide field of view. The rear camera includes a 12.2MP dual-pixel wide camera with an f/1.7 aperture and a 77-degree field of view, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 114-degree field of view. Some of the highlight features include Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Night Sight, and Portrait Mode. The front camera can record 1080p video (at 30 fps) and the rear camera can record 1080p video (at 30 or 60 fps) and 4K video (at 30 or 60 fps).
Battery and Charging
| Capacity | 4410 mAh |
| USB | USB-C |
| 4410 mAh | |
| Fast charging up to 18W | |
| No wireless charging | |
The Google Pixel 6a is equipped with a 4,410 mAh battery. This battery capacity will allow for over 24 hours of battery life and up to 72 hours of battery life when using the Extreme Battery Saver mode. The Pixel 6a also supports Fast Charging when using a Google 30W or Google 18W wall power adapter.
More Specs
| CPU | Google Tensor |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 |
| GPU Cores | 20 |
| Google Tensor (5 nm) | |
| RAM | 6.00 GB |
| ROM | 128.00 GB |
| Storage Options | |
| 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage (UFS 3.1) | |
Pixel 6a Storage
Choose from 1 storage option:
Swappasaurus says...
The Google Pixel 6a is available in one storage configuration: 128GB.
Storage Popularity
Which Pixel 6a storage are most people buying?
- 100% of buyers chose 128 GB
Pixel 6a Colors
Swappasaurus says...
The Google Pixel 6a is available in three colors. The Pixel 6a colors include Sage, Chalk, and Charcoal.
Color Popularity
Chalk
Chalk is a unique Pixel 6a color choice, new to this generation of Google Pixel devices, and not found on the previous Pixel 5a 5G.
Shop Chalk Pixel 6aCharcoal
Charcoal is the most popular Pixel 6a color choice, new to this generation of Google Pixel devices, and not found on the previous Pixel 5a 5G.
Shop Charcoal Pixel 6aSage
Sage is a popular Pixel 6a color preference, new to this generation of Google Pixel devices, and not found on the previous Pixel 5a 5G.
Shop Sage Pixel 6aImage Gallery
Swappasaurus says...
Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
Here are real images taken from active Swappa listing under a variety of lighting conditions,
so you can figure out which Pixel 6a color is best for you.
Google Pixel Comparisons
Pixel 6a Family
FAQ
The most popular Pixel 6a storage option is 128 GB, chosen by 100% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the Pixel 6a. In February 2026, the average sale price for the 128 GB option was $118.
The most popular Pixel 6a color is Charcoal, favored by 63% of buyers.
In general, Pixel 6a color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on Pixel 6a prices.
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