Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) vs Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Sony Xperia XA2 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3120
50
MP
MP
11.1mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5003
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
23
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3580
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB)
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30 Advantages 
4 Advantages | 17 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| Model | Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) |
| Other model names | Pixel 6 Pro G8V0U (5G UW-Ultra Wideband) | Sony Xperia XA2+ 4GB RAM |
| Country or region available |   Australia, USA |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Sony | |
| Release date | 10/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021 | 8/1/2018 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 163.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.45 in) | 75 x 157 millimeters (2.95 x 6.18 in) |
| Weight | 210 grams (7.35 ounces) | 204 grams (7.14 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~78.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2160 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 513 PPI | 402 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Google Tensor (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm) |
| CPU | 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) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 585485 (v8), 719815 (v9) Geekbench: 2831 (v5.1) GFXBench: 39 fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 | 32GB (21GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 600/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE 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 Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/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) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE 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 | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| 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 | 23 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 5520x4144 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm lens | 24mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.31" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.2µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 11.1 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4064x2724 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 20mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5003 mAh | 3580 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Stormy Black, Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny | • Colors: Silver, Black, Gold, Green • Aluminum frame • Exmor RS camera • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Stereo Bluetooth headset SBH24 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 256GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |