Google Pixel 9a leads
by 5 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Pixel 9a leads overall versus Pixel 6. Software: 71.4 vs 100.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 6
Best for users who prioritize camera and battery.
Google Pixel 9a
Best for users who prioritize performance and display.
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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 differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePixel Density
Key differencePeak Brightness
Panel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone A leads | 6.4"Better | 6.3" |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2424Better |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Needs more data | Not available | 2700 nits |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 411 ppi | 421 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Needs more data | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
Storage
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 2.8GHz | 3.1GHzBetter |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x2.80GHz + 2x2.25GHz + 4x1.80GHz | 1x3.1GHz + 3x2.6GHz + 4x1.9GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 676831 | 1254417Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 676831 | 1254417Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 2899 | 4527Better |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Phone B leads | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)Better |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceOptical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone A leads | 50MPBetter | 48MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone A leads | 50MP + 12MPBetter | 48MP + 13MP |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.31Better | 1/2 |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.9 | f/1.7Better |
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 Phone B leads | 8MP | 13MPBetter |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/2.0Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fpsBetter |
Camera Features Needs more data | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take |
Generating honest comparison...
Pixel 9a generally outperforms Pixel 6 across key categories. Display Size: 6.4" vs 6.3" This makes Pixel 9a the better choice for most users, though Pixel 6 may excel in specific areas.
Best for photographers and content creators. Pixel 6 offers superior camera capabilities with strong battery.
Best for users who prioritize performance and display. Pixel 9a excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 51,492 | ≈ Rs 93,083 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 9a 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 9a wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Google Pixel 9a is the better choice overall, winning in 3 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Google Pixel 6 advantage), Resolution (Google Pixel 9a advantage), Refresh Rate (Google Pixel 9a advantage), Pixel Density (Google Pixel 9a advantage), CPU Clock (Google Pixel 9a 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 not entered. Google Pixel 9a: non-PTA approximately Rs 93,083; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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