Google Pixel 6 leads
by 13 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Pixel 6 leads overall versus Pixel 6a. Camera: 78.6 vs 56.6.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 6
Best for users who prioritize camera and display.
Google Pixel 6a
Best for users who prioritize performance.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceResolution
Peak Brightness
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Google Pixel 6 leads | 6.4"Better | 6.1" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2400 |
Refresh Rate Google Pixel 6 leads | 90HzBetter | 60Hz |
Peak Brightness Needs more data | Not available | 876 nits |
Pixel Density Google Pixel 6a leads | 411 ppi | 431 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | No | Not available |
Display Protection Google Pixel 6 leads | Corning Gorilla Glass VictusBetter | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
RAM
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
Benchmark Score
AnTuTu Score
Geekbench (Multi)
Storage Type
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|---|---|
RAM Google Pixel 6 leads | 8GBBetter | 6GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR5X | Not available |
CPU Clock Close match | 2.8GHz | 2.8GHz |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 8 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Close match | 2x2.80GHz + 2x2.25GHz + 4x1.80GHz | 2x2.80GHz + 2x2.25GHz + 4x1.80GHz |
Benchmark Score Needs more data | 676831 | Not available |
AnTuTu Score Needs more data | 676831 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Needs more data | 2899 | Not available |
Storage Google Pixel 6 leads | 256GBBetter | 128GB |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Close match | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Google Tensor (5 nm) |
GPU Close match | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G78 MP20 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceDigital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Google Pixel 6 leads | 50MPBetter | 12.2MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Google Pixel 6 leads | 50MP + 12MPBetter | 12.2MP + 12MP |
Rear Sensor Size Google Pixel 6 leads | 1/1.31Better | 1/2.55 |
Rear Aperture Google Pixel 6a leads | f/1.9 | f/1.7Better |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 7x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
Front Camera Close match | 8MP | 8MP |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Different | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Pixel 6 generally outperforms Pixel 6a across key categories. Battery Capacity: 4614mAh vs 4410mAh This makes Pixel 6 the better choice for most users, though Pixel 6a may excel in specific areas.
Best for photographers and content creators. Pixel 6 offers superior camera capabilities with strong display.
Best for users who prioritize performance and gaming. Pixel 6a excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 51,492 | ≈ Rs 41,440 |
| PTA | Rs 55,000 | Rs 51,500 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6a can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Google Pixel 6 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Google Pixel 6 is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Google Pixel 6 advantage), Refresh Rate (Google Pixel 6 advantage), Pixel Density (Google Pixel 6a advantage), Display Protection (Google Pixel 6 advantage), RAM (Google Pixel 6 advantage).
Google Pixel 6 has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Google Pixel 6 offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Google Pixel 6: non-PTA approximately Rs 51,492; PTA Rs 55,000. Google Pixel 6a: non-PTA approximately Rs 41,440; PTA Rs 51,500. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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