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Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB) vs Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Google Pixel 6a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 6a X Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB) 15Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

50
MP

11.1mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5003
mAh

(Non removable)

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02Points Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) Compare Google Pixel 6 Pro X
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)

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Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)} 15 Advantages Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB) vs Pixel 6a (GB62Z)} 2 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR5
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1440x3120 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+513 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs431 PPI
+6.7"10%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.31" inches95%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 11.1MP39%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5003 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4410 mAh
+30W67%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
210 grams (7.35 ounces)vs+178 grams (6.23 ounces)18%
Lighter
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.

42 Common items in both devices
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
AMOLED / OLED
16 million
+35 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
ModelPixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Other model namesPixel 6 Pro G8V0U (5G UW-Ultra Wideband)Pixel 6a UW GB62Z (Verizon)
Country or region availableAustraliaUSA
Australia, USA
USA
USA
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date10/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/20217/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 163.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.45 in)71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)
Weight210 grams (7.35 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Display typeAMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)513 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
505nits[typ], 876nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
System versionAndroid 12Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 585485 (v8), 719815 (v9)
Geekbench: 2831 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 39 fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 40, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP telephoto f/3.5104mm1/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)
1080p@240fps
Sony IMX363 sensor

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Front camera (secondary)11.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4064x2724 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5003 mAh4410 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Stormy Black, Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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